Re: [Paddlewise] Water Carrier

Let's try that again...

Rob Baran asked: Hello, I'm new to the list. I was wondering if anyone knows 
of a reliable and affordable collapsible water carrier in the 2-5 gallon 
range. I'm considering a Baja trip next month.

3 ranges I like:

Ultra cheap and fun to make are the 5 liter wine skins from boxed wine. REI 
sells a similar skin for 2.50 ea and a cloth bag for ease of carrying and 
abrasion
 resistance. The skin they sell does not appear as tough as the 
one you gotta swill all that cheap wine down for, though.

(1 litre equals a quart = 1/4 cup)

I like the MSR Dromedary bags in the 10 litre size. They are very expensive, 
about thirty bucks, but are tough as nails and hold 10 litres. I like to 
supplement those with 2-4 litre nalgene or platypus bags (8 bucks ea) as they 
can be distributed around the kayak better.

Two things I don't do: A.) is not rely on those folding water carriers of 
incredibly light and unreliable plastic. They hold 2 to 5 gallons and are 
sold very inexpensively. Had to cut a trip short once. B.) rely on the seal 
of those 1 gallon plastic containers of water found at most stores.

Rob G

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