> From: "Jim Tynan" <jim.tynan_at_home.com> > Subject: [Paddlewise] Water bladder > > Looking for a lead on a 5-gallon water bladder that will fit nicely on the > floor of a kayak. Searched the web and have come up empty-handed. Would be > nice if it had some gromets for hanging and a pour spout opposite the end > with the filler cap. The biggest I know of that's commonly available is MSR's 10-liter Dromedary bag, which otherwise fits your requirements (about $30). But two of those should do, I would think. -- mike --------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Edelman mje_at_spamcop.net http://www.foldingkayaks.org (nomadics) http://www.findascope.com (choosing a telescope) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Edelman" <mje_at_spamcop.net> > The biggest I know of that's commonly available is MSR's 10-liter > Dromedary bag, which otherwise fits your requirements (about $30). But > two of those should do, I would think. I never have liked the taste of water coming out of the Dromedary bag. I had several and have wound up throwing them away or they are buried in back of a closet (I had them both before and after the recall they had x years ago...but found no difference in what I feel is a bad taste they give to water). The best container for taste and versatile use are those REI or Campmor pillow type bags that cost around $7 and hold about 3 gallons. The spouts work well and they resist puncturing. ralph diaz *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>I never have liked the taste of water coming out of the Dromedary bag. >ralph diaz Dear Ralph and Paddlewisers, As always, great to get information from those who have the experience. Ralph did you try airing out the inside of the bags for a bit then soaking the MSR bladders with baking soda in water for a day or two after. I've never been able to use any bladder, even Gregory's mylar lined one, without that process. I usually find things much better with this stuff after a couple of baking soda baths. If I had plunked down real money I might even try soaking their insides with activated charcoal in water. Jim, if I decided to go with the MSR Dromedary bags, I would buy from REI or LL Bean and use their satisfaction guarantee. All the Best, Peter Kalanzis *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
ralph diaz wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael Edelman" <mje_at_spamcop.net> > > The biggest I know of that's commonly available is MSR's 10-liter > > Dromedary bag, which otherwise fits your requirements (about $30). > I never have liked the taste of water coming out of the Dromedary bag. I > had several and have wound up throwing them away or they are buried in back > of a closet (I had them both before and after the recall they had x years > ago... I have had that experience with the Dromedary bags, also, but discovered that truly "fresh" water with __no chlorine__ does not cause that problem. The problem was much worse before the recall. I think it is an interaction between the chlorine and something in the waterproof layer inside the bag. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: "P.or.N. K." <peak_at_gis.net> > As always, great to get information from those who have the > experience. Ralph did you try airing out the inside of the bags for > a bit then soaking the MSR bladders with baking soda in water for a > day or two after I did several times following whatever instruction they gave. Maybe I should have done so more. The REI/Campmor simple pillow sacks don't need any of that...the water tastes good right away and surprisingly okay even after being left with some in it for a few weeks. I have not had puncture or leaks with the valve in mine. They are from Campmor, if that makes a difference...I suspect they are from the same source with different house logos. ralph diaz *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
ralph diaz wrote: > // I never have liked the taste of water coming out of the Dromedary bag. // Try cleaning with vinegar solution. Wayne Smith *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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