In the USA, REI sells similar water carriers in nylon bags with carry handles. They're so cheap, there's no reason to make your own. When they are empty, they take up hardly any space at all. I've used nothing else for nearly 20 years. Chuck Holst -----Original Message----- From: Alex Ferguson [SMTP:a.ferguson_at_chem.canterbury.ac.nz] >I was wondering if anyone knows of a reliable and affordable collapsible >water carrier in the 2-5 gallon range. >Rob Baran Do you get wine in cardboard boxes in the States (I can't remember as we didn't buy any last year). If so and especially if they have the rubber "lift-up" taps, use them, they carry 3 or 4 litres. To fill, pull the rubber tap off with your teeth (I find it easier that way). Make up nylon bags to put them in, to save them from abrasion. As they will conform to any shape they are the most effective way of carrying water, will fit where nothing else will. Alex . *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Mar 21 2002 - 14:37:58 PST
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