Peter Veng-Pedersen wrote: >On my last trip to the Target store I found a less expensive replacement for >the 2L platypus flexible container. It is made by TFO Inc. > http://www.tfoinc.com/tfo5.shtml ) and is called the FlexiFlask. At $3.99 >it is considerably less expensive than the platypus 2L equivalent. For >example REI >(http://www.rei.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=30070&prmenbr= >8000) is charging $6.00 for the platypus. The screw on fittings are >identical, only the bottle shape is a bit different. If you need to stock up >for a long trip the total saving can be quite a bit. (PS I have no >association with TFO) > >Peter What we use for our multi-day outings are those water bags consisting of a nylon bag with a plastic bladder that fits inside. You can get them through REI, Campmoor, and other places. They are inexpensive, hold a lot (I think 2 1/2 gallons), are easy to carry, and -- best of all -- fit flat on the bottom of your kayak and don't shift around. I put mine under my knees, where it provides some nice cushioning and adds additional stability by lowering your center of gravity. Also, if they start to leak, you can replace the spigot/cap with one from a box of Peter Vella wine which fits perfectly! (There are probably other wines that would fit as well). Our experience is that on average, one bag supplies enough water for three paddlers for one day (including cooking). Evan Woodinville, Washington *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
One of my favorite *cheap* h2o containers is the 2 or 3 liter plastic POP bottles. In Oregon they cost exactly $.05 each <deposit> and last for many trips. When you are outfitting a trip for a dozen folks you need a lot of h2o! Steve (cheapy) Scherrer Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr Portland, OR 97217 Phone: 503.285.0464 Fax: 503.285.0106 Web site: http://www.aldercreek.com Email: acks_at_teleport.com ______________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Evan Dallas" <Evan_Dallas_at_notes.ntrs.com> To: "PaddleWise" <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net> Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 2:08 PM Subject: [Paddlewise] Water containers > Peter Veng-Pedersen wrote: > > >On my last trip to the Target store I found a less expensive replacement for > >the 2L platypus flexible container. It is made by TFO Inc. > > http://www.tfoinc.com/tfo5.shtml ) and is called the FlexiFlask. At $3.99 > >it is considerably less expensive than the platypus 2L equivalent. For > >example REI > >(http://www.rei.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=30070&prmenbr= > >8000) is charging $6.00 for the platypus. The screw on fittings are > >identical, only the bottle shape is a bit different. If you need to stock up > >for a long trip the total saving can be quite a bit. (PS I have no > >association with TFO) > > > >Peter > > What we use for our multi-day outings are those water bags consisting of a nylon > bag with a plastic bladder that fits inside. You can get them through REI, > Campmoor, and other places. They are inexpensive, hold a lot (I think 2 1/2 > gallons), are easy to carry, and -- best of all -- fit flat on the bottom of > your kayak and don't shift around. I put mine under my knees, where it provides > some nice cushioning and adds additional stability by lowering your center of > gravity. Also, if they start to leak, you can replace the spigot/cap with one > from a box of Peter Vella wine which fits perfectly! (There are probably other > wines that would fit as well). Our experience is that on average, one bag > supplies enough water for three paddlers for one day (including cooking). > > Evan > Woodinville, Washington > > > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not > to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > *************************************************************************** > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>One of my favorite *cheap* h2o containers is the 2 or 3 liter plastic POP bottles. In Oregon they cost exactly $.05 each <deposit> and last for many trips. When you are outfitting a trip for a dozen folks you need a lot of h2o! What I also like are some of the wide-mouthed liter or 20 oz. soda bottles. They are good for storing things like rice, and it will stay dry. I also like the wine bladders from those 5 liter boxes. It's easy to remove the valve for cleaning. That mylar is very strong. I have also shaped it around things and frozen the water within to keep things cold. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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