Flasks with noble garb

[Rowan MacD]

   The goblet I carry with my noble garb holds about 8 oz and I like to keep it filled with water during hot weather.
I need to find a way to carry a reasonable amount of hydration along with me, without having to trot back to the tent every hour.
    I have never noticed ladies carrying flasks or bottles, (I don't like the frog bottles, BTW)  and very few men. Is there someplace you are all hiding the fluid refreshments-or am I seeing excellent camouflage in action?
   Suggestions please!

[isabelladangelo]

I just buy the water or get it for free in front of the First Aid tent.   I don't want to have something else I'll need to handwash to carry home.  (I don't have a dishwasher, despite the dog's claims that she is a dishwasher.)  If I bring water, I just hide it in my basket.  Probably not helpful but I think the lack of seeing flasks is simply because most people don't bother with them.

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

I carry a 16 oz. stemmed Goblet I bought at Janesville last  year in my Garb colors.  We are also members of our Faire's Friends of Faire group that has a nice Glade  where we have Private Privies, water, Gatorade, snacks, and shade. Well located near Entertainment and shops. We seldom go dry.

For staying hydrated is key at all times.

[LadyStitch]

I've seen some people use wine bottle holders to hold bottles of water that way, but I don't know how 'noble' you want to look. 

[Rowan MacD]

   I've tasked hubby with carrying a small ceramic flask that only holds about 12 oz, but I'm thinking that perhaps I can get another velvet drawstring pouch similar to what I carry my camera in.  I could make it a little longer to hold a smaller (12 oz.)  plastic water bottle, and keep that filled. 
Last weekend I drank at least 2 cups of water per hour during a 6 hour period and it wasn't enough to stay hydrated. 

[gem]

Make sure you're drinking about that much in the days leading up to fair, and if necessary you might think about supplementing with electrolyte solutions (like Gatorade). Also remember that for every ounce of alcohol/caffeinated drinks you consume, you need an equivalent amount of water to make up for the dehydrating effects.

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

Make sure you're drinking about that much in the days leading up to fair, and if necessary you might think about supplementing with electrolyte solutions (like Gatorade). Also remember that for every ounce of alcohol/caffeinated drinks you consume, you need an equivalent amount of water to make up for the dehydrating effects.

I drink plenty of ale prior to get ready for faire  (also, it already has water in it  ).  Just kidding of course! (well some of it)

[Marietta Graziella]

If you are going noble, why not construct a concealed pocket for under the over skirt (or in the side seam) and carry water there.

I am also a member of our Fest Friends where I make frequent stops to refill on water, news of the realm, and meet up with friends.

[Rowan MacD]

  Good idea Gem.  Best to start out 'fully charged' so to speak!
  I have given serious thought to a pocket, the only thing I'm concerned about is how heavy a 12oz. bottle is, and how much it would weigh the skirt down on that side.  I can try it, and if it doesn't work, I can always use the pocket for something lighter, like paper money, cell phone or a handkerchief.
  I am relying on the cast tent to get water right now, since non of the fair grounds we use has water fountains.
    I'm starting to think that a basket might be the only logical option.