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Carrying and Storing Water

Carrying and Storing Water

2009-12-30

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Water is the key to life — having a way to carry and store water is the key to your survival. Check out the following list of common water containers and find the ones that will fit your needs.

Plastic Water Bottles

 

 
Plastic Water Bottle Pros
  • Strong & Durable
  • Great for storing gear in while empty
  • Comes in a wide variety of sizes
  • Cheap and easy to find

Cons

  • Can leach dangerous chemicals like bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalates
  • Not good for cooking or boiling water.

Tips

  • Look for opaque color bottles which may help to stop algae growth
  • Look for Bottles that are 100% free of bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalates
Metal Water Bottles
 
metal water bottles Pros
  • Generally considered to be stronger than Plastic
  • Great for boiling water – (make sure that your bottle is not coated with a plastic material)

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Will Corrode over time
  • Reflective material easily seen if trying to hide.

Tips

  • We recommend the Klean Kanteen It’s light weight, strong and can be used to boil water in a pinch

 





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