Campers organising shared food and drinks
Keep larger bottles at the tent for shared use and smaller ones for carrying around the festival. Tesco Groceries lists still-water formats ranging from 500ml multipacks to larger bottles.
Who is this for?
Shoppers avoiding added sugar in flavoured drinks
Check the claim and nutrition panel on the exact flavour. Volvic UK lists different sugars per 100ml for its standard and Sugar Free Strawberry products, so the range name alone is not enough.
Campers who prefer flavoured water
Decide whether you want still or sparkling water, then check the ingredients and after-opening instructions. The cited Volvic and Sainsbury’s flavoured examples contain sweeteners.
What matters when choosing?
Plain still water
Choose it: For an unflavoured drink or water to keep beside shared campsite food.
Consider: Separate small bottles for carrying from larger bottles intended to stay at the tent.
Still flavoured water
Choose it: If you prefer flavour and the exact product carries the no-added-sugar or sugar-free claim you want.
Consider: The cited Volvic and Sainsbury’s examples contain sweeteners, and Sainsbury’s instructs refrigeration after opening.
Sparkling flavoured water
Choose it: If carbonation matters to you and the particular flavour meets your label requirements.
Consider: Sainsbury’s Apple & Elderflower bottle is pressurised and carries instructions for careful handling.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar claim | Read the claim, ingredients and sugars per 100ml on the exact flavour. Volvic UK lists 0g sugars per 100ml for Sugar Free Strawberry 750ml, but 2.3g per 100ml for its standard Strawberry 500ml. | I want a flavoured drink that meets my no-added-sugar or sugar-free requirement, without assuming every flavour in a range has the same formulation. |
| Outdoor drinking | Plan what you will carry during a long day and what stays at camp. NHS guidance notes that more fluid may be needed in hot conditions or during prolonged physical activity. | Will I have a drink to hand while I am away from the tent, as well as water for the campsite? |
| Opened-bottle storage | Read the specific storage directions before packing. Sainsbury’s cited still flavoured waters say to refrigerate after opening and use within 3 days; check sparkling-bottle handling instructions too. | If I cannot refrigerate an opened bottle, I would rather choose a size I can finish promptly or check another product’s instructions. |
| Bottle format | Compare bottle count and volume with how far you will carry them. Tesco Groceries lists still-water 500ml multipacks alongside 1.5L, 2L, 5L and 10L formats. | Individual bottles would be easier to hand out, while a larger bottle could stay at our tent if we can carry and store it. |
What should you avoid?
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Assuming every flavoured water is sugar-free
Volvic UK lists 2.3g sugars per 100ml for standard Touch of Fruit Strawberry 500ml, compared with 0g per 100ml for the separately labelled Sugar Free Strawberry 750ml.
Check the precise flavour and label claim, then compare the nutrition information per 100ml.
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Reading ‘no added sugar’ as ‘no sweeteners’
Volvic’s cited Sugar Free Strawberry and Sainsbury’s cited no-added-sugar flavoured waters list sweeteners.
If ingredients matter to your choice, read the full list or choose plain water instead of relying on the front-of-pack claim.
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Opening bottles without a storage plan
Sainsbury’s cited flavoured waters instruct buyers to refrigerate after opening and use within 3 days, which matters at a campsite without a fridge.
Check the instructions before choosing a large bottle; consider smaller bottles that can be finished promptly.
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Handling sparkling bottles like still ones
Sainsbury’s Apple & Elderflower sparkling flavoured water is supplied in a pressurised bottle with a warning against cap or bottle damage.
Protect the bottle in transit and follow its instructions to open carefully, covering the cap and pointing it away from your face.
Relevant brand references
Highland Spring
A reference point for plain still-water formats when planning a shared campsite supply.
- Tesco Groceries lists Highland Spring still water in 12 × 500ml, 6 × 1.5L and 10L formats.
- Choose a format according to what must be carried around the site and what can remain at camp.
Volvic
Its flavoured-water labels illustrate why the exact variant matters.
- Volvic UK lists 0g sugars per 100ml for Sugar Free Strawberry 750ml.
- That product lists acesulfame K and sucralose; standard Touch of Fruit Strawberry 500ml lists 2.3g sugars per 100ml.
Sainsbury’s
Its cited own-brand products provide still and sparkling no-added-sugar flavoured-water examples.
- Sainsbury’s lists still Lemon & Lime and Strawberry & Kiwi in 4 × 500ml packs, plus sparkling Apple & Elderflower in 1L.
- The cited products contain sweeteners; check their refrigeration instructions after opening and the sparkling bottle’s handling warning.
Tesco
Its grocery listings offer examples of bottle sizes for carrying or keeping at camp.
- Tesco Groceries lists own-brand still water in 5L and 6 × 2L formats alongside smaller branded multipacks.
- Check the individual product listing when deciding on a particular format or flavoured drink.
Buxton
A plain natural-mineral-water reference for shoppers deciding whether they want still water or fizz without choosing a flavour.
- Buxton describes a sparkling natural mineral water range.
- Plain sparkling water does not provide a fruit flavour; check the precise product if flavour is part of your choice.
Evian
A plain still-water option for comparing individual bottles with a shared supply.
- Tesco Groceries lists Evian still water in 500ml, 1L, 1.5L and 6 × 1.5L formats.
- These plain-water formats are a different choice from flavoured water; select the bottle size for its intended use at camp.
Joybuy flavoured-water options
These still flavoured-water options suit shoppers considering individual bottles or larger drinks to share at camp. Check each variant’s label and opened-bottle instructions before packing.
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Highland Spring Sugar Free Strawberry Still Flavoured Water, 6 × 1.25L
Six 1.25L bottles provide a format for sharing at camp. Check the listed sucralose and sulphites against your requirements; opened bottles need chilling and use within 3 days.
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Volvic Touch of Fruit Cherry, 1.5L
A 1.5L still flavoured-water bottle for sharing at camp; the listing describes this cherry variant as sugar-free. Check its sucralose and acesulfame-K ingredients and plan to refrigerate it after opening.
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Highland Spring Sugar Free Strawberry Still Flavoured Water, 1.25L
This single 1.25L bottle is an alternative to the multipack for a campsite drink. Check the listed sucralose and sulphites; keep it chilled once opened and use within 3 days.
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Highland Spring Apple & Blackcurrant Still Flavoured Water, 1.25L
A single 1.25L still flavoured-water bottle for taking along or keeping at camp; its listing describes this variant as no added sugar. Check the sucralose ingredient and refrigerate after opening, using within 3 days.
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Volvic Touch of Strawberry Sugar Free Flavoured Water, 6 × 500ml
Six 500ml bottles provide individual portions to carry around the festival. Check the listed sucralose and acesulfame K; refrigerate bottles after opening.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘no added sugar’ mean zero sugars?
No. Sainsbury’s lists less than 0.5g sugars per 100ml for its cited no-added-sugar still flavoured waters, whereas Volvic UK lists 0g per 100ml for Sugar Free Strawberry 750ml. Read the nutrition panel on the exact drink.
Can no-added-sugar flavoured water contain sweeteners?
Yes. The cited Volvic Sugar Free Strawberry and Sainsbury’s no-added-sugar flavoured waters list sweeteners. If you want to avoid them, check the full ingredient list or choose plain water.
Should I bring still or sparkling water to camp?
Choose still water if you do not want carbonation; sparkling water is an option if you do. Sainsbury’s cited sparkling Apple & Elderflower bottle is pressurised, so protect its cap and bottle and follow its opening instructions.
Which bottle sizes work for a shared campsite?
Smaller bottles can be handed out and carried, while larger ones can stay at the tent if their weight and storage are manageable. Tesco Groceries lists still water in 500ml multipacks as well as 1.5L, 2L, 5L and 10L formats.
How should opened flavoured water be stored?
Follow the particular bottle’s instructions. Sainsbury’s cited no-added-sugar still and sparkling flavoured waters say to refrigerate after opening and use within 3 days; if you cannot refrigerate drinks at camp, consider bottles you can finish promptly.