Alex wrote: "MSR bags leak at spigots, agreed. They leak through the thread of this smaller cap, even new ones, very often. At least those sold in last 2 years :-). This is a shame, with the price that they charge. 3 out of 3 leaked (replacement didn't help, but plumbers tape did). With plumbers tape in the thread you can't open the small cap (without re-applying the tape again), and have to use the spigot, - well, it helps to conserve water. Optional cap with built-in tap doesn't leak and has all features of spigot, even better. There is some risk that the tap might open accidentally, but small nylon cap keeps it closed, even when you open the tap. I wouldn't take this tap to long Baja trip, though - too risky. But here in BC the one with a tap is my favorite." The Platypus water bags give an unpleasant taste to the water - not notable when using it for cooking, but sure does make them less than perfect. The water in our Ortlieb water bag is truely tasteless, but the bag leaks at the spigot, just as the MSRs! I'll try plumber's tape next time out! Thanks for the tip, Tord *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
At a meeting yesterday, the catered coffee from Panera Bread Co. came in boxes lined with 10 liter mylar bags, like the ones in wine boxes. Sturdy screw caps, no spout, and the mylar felt at least as heavy as wine box version. Guess who volunteered to clean up the coffee table? -- Steve Cramer Athens, GA *************************************************************************** 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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