What's the best way to store/carry olive oil for hiking?

Some years ago I had the same problem. But, while shopping at my grocery store I looked at the olive oil options. Several came in small plastic bottles (maybe 3 oz), and since they were 'real' olive oil bottles had the funky no-drip top. After using up the original oil I've just refilled as necessary. Look around at your local supermarket.

posted over 8 years ago

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Jon Custer‭

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The first option that comes to mind is a 20 ounce plastic soda bottle or something similar. Lightweight and well sealed, if you fill it only half full it's relatively easy to pour without spilling down the sides.

There's also a product called the flexible flask that comes with a measuring spout that should prevent any spills, and then you could throw the measuring spout into a ziploc bag when you're not using it to further contain liquids.

https://vapur.us/shop/incognito-flexible-flask/incognito-flexible-flask

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Scott Hillson‭

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I use one of these 250ml Nalgene wide mouth bottles:

They are made out of a soft-ish material, perfectly durable, reusable and don’t drip. Unfortunately I can’t seem to find them on the Nalgene website.

In colder climates (e.g. Scandinavia) I’ve used butter too.

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Michael‭

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Plastic medical bottles for liquids that have been rinsed well ( the 250 ml size is perfect)

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Sam‭

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I go to my local pharmacy and ask for medicine-grade screw-top bottles. These have good seals and only cost pennies.

To be doubly sure I place the bottle in a plastic bag and carry it in an outside pocket of my pack.

All this may seem a bit paranoid, but I once had a nasty experience with butter on my sleeping bag...

posted over 8 years ago

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Tullochgorum‭

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Depending on how much you need you can get a variety of food grade plastic bottles for carrying liquids.

To avoid drips probably the best option is a squeeze type bottle with both a nozzle and a screw top lid. The combination of a screw top and insert squirt nozzle gives a good combination of ease of refilling, seal security and ease of use with minimal dripping.

You can also get these in multiples of 10 or 15ml so they are good for small quantities.

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Chris Johns‭

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You could always get a pour spout that you can use for any liquid. here's an example They sell them almost anywhere they sell kitchen utensils (even some hardware stores). Then you can use the coke bottle, the olive oil bottle, anything.

An alternative, placing chopstick in the bottle so that it sticks out of the mouth where your pouring will create a surface that the oil will follow along better, having the pour extend a bit past the mouth and stopping it from running down the bottle. The more viscous the better this works.

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PV22‭

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The Sea To Summit 'Wilderness Wash' bottles are by far the best. They have a squirt insert so don't drip and easier to control amounts. The insert comes out for filling and cleaning. The cap plugs the hole of the insert as well as cinching down on the bottle itself, so double leakproof. You can jump on it with all your weight and the bottle bursts before the seal fails, I have. They're available in 1.3, 3, 8.5oz and the squirt insert and cap is interchangeable throughout.

I've tried many bottle types and some work fine but nearly all fail with dramatic changes in altitude and temperature. If you fill these about 7/8 full and squeeze the air out before capping they never fail. Normal smaller Nalgene work fine as well but no squirt insert, which I find immensely handy for cleanliness and portioning.

I've put vinegar, oil, honey, tabasco, jellies, even thinner nut butters in them and the squirt insert and bottle always function flawlessly. With the added pouring ease and packability of a thin oblong bottle instead of round

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user14002‭

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Try olive oil capsules. You can find them in many health food stores and sometimes even supermarkets that stock vitamins or have a pharmacy. If no one carries them where you are, you can order them online easy enough. Get the 1000 mg capsules. Depending on the length of your hike, fill up a waterproof match container or two with them (plastic or aluminum type with an o-ring seal). You can find those just about anywhere camping gear is sold.

Kinda slow if you're wanting to whip up pesto, poking each one with a knife, but if you're just flavoring something a bit or needing some on a skillet, it works. Better is just to carry bacon. Bacon doesn't leak. And bacon grease makes everything taste great. On the other hand, I use olive oil on my knife blades, instead of petroleum based oils. And bacon grease on your blade...that's like crack for ants or something.

posted over 8 years ago

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Sean Wilson‭

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