[Paddlewise] FW: box wines/bladder

From: Chuck Holst <CHUCK_at_multitech.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 11:34:10 -0500
>>
I realize this has been hashed out before but I would like to ask just a
couple of questions..

I have just purchased my 1st wine "box", 5 liters, fine red wine"it
says".

How do I refill the bladder when empty? Is it via the same flip up spout?

Can I use the thing without keeping the box or is the bladder too
fragile?

What do I do with the foul stuff that is in it? I picked out what I
figured would be a good red wine(hey, it said it was). It should have
been(paid $11.95 for 5 liters). Now I've tasted some bad stuff but this
is too much!
Is this normal for the box stuff? My normal wine(when I buy it) is only
98 cents a bottle(750ml?), and is much better.

I'm looking forward to trying out this bladder, but got to honestly say
that it isn't worth the fuss!!

James, back to empty coke bottles.., maybe!?
>>

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You can buy ready-made waterbags that use bladders and spigots very
similar to those in wine boxes from REI and other outdoors stores. The
bladders come in a nylon bag with a convenient carrying handle. Because
the outer bag is slightly smaller than the bladder, the bladder is less
likely to puncture. As I recall, the entire product costs less than one
wine box.

I have used these water bags for many years. When you hang one from a
tree, you have one-handed operation of the spigot, and when one is
empty, it folds to the size of a large bandana.

Chuck Holst   
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