Waterskin
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A waterskin is a receptacle used to hold water. Normally made of a sheep or goat skin, it retains water naturally and therefore was very useful in desert crossings until the invention of the canteen,
Skin bottle made of goat leather
A leather waterskin from the Judean desert, dating back to 132–135 CE.
Depiction of a waterskin bearer in Persepolis
Canteen (bottle)
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A canteen is a reusable drinking water bottle designed to be used by hikers, campers, soldiers, bush firefighters, and workers in the field. It is usually fitted with a shoulder strap or means for fas
Waterskin
…water. Normally made of a sheep or goat skin, it retains water naturally and therefore was very useful in desert crossings until the invention of the canteen, though waterskins are still used in some parts of the world. Though it may have been used over 5,000 years ago by tribal peoples, the first pictures…
A Norwegian army canteen with plastic cup
Wooden canteen from Oberflacht, Germany (7th century)