Sometimes I force a little extra water down, but overall I have never been on board with the water all day long group. Once you’re hydrated you’re hydrated. Drinking more water doesn’t do anything extra except you pee more. Although, it is good to flush the kidneys, but even that can be overkill. Overloading the body with water too fast all at once is dangerous and can even cause death. But, I doubt we are talking about chugalugging a gallon on this Q.
My husband and I both are fascinating by how much people can drink at once. From water to alcohol.
I mostly drink water when I drink something, but it doesn’t matter if you drink water, tea, coffee, soda, juice, they all hydrate you. If hydration is the concern.
I drink a glass with my pill in the morning. More when I exercise. Some more with meals. A little more if I take some vitamins. I pretty much never carry it around, unless I am out in the heat for an extended period.