canteen

A small bottle used to carry water, especially by soldiers or campers.

It is usually fitted with a shoulder strap or means for fastening it to a belt, and may be covered with a cloth bag and padding to protect the bottle and insulate the contents. It may have a nested canteen cup.

Examples

See also

• hip flask
• waterskin
• water bottle
• holding canteen

External links

• Wikipedia: Canteen (bottle)