>> 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!? >> ************************************************************************** * 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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
> 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. > Campmor sells them for $6US. They're really great 'cause you can let a little water out of them and squish them into a smaller area. I've squished a full one (2 1/2 gal) down behind my seat with no problem. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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