Best Mini/Small Kit 'Bag' for Water Storage? ? ?

Marion David Poff

Marion David Poff

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Good Day,

I plan on building a neck knife kit, and Pict mentions in his great video, that he uses a breast milk bag, and that he has had oven bags burst on him...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BwUydd2JKo



So, what are the options for a bag to be used as a water receptacle in this application?

I know of breast milk bags, over bags, and the Aqua Pouch from Survival Resources...

What have you used, what do you like, what can you tell us?

Best,
Marion
 
Hey Marion, I've had great luck with the Aqua Pouch (first one on the page)...I've heard their emergency 1 liter pouch roles up quite compact as well. I really like the Aqua Pouch...it folds up nicely, stout material and two grommets to attach some 550 cord to serve as a sling. It opens completely up (like a Ziplock) which makes it easy to fill and has the 1 liter mark to make purification calculations easy. Another good option, depending on your kits size, are the Platypus collapsible bottles; I have a few of the .5 and 1 liter bottles which roll up pretty compactly. The added benefit is the attachment of Aqua Mira's Frontier Pro water filter (with as a gravity set up or pressure filtered directly from the bag).

ROCK6
 
Check out "98.6 degrees, the Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive". Here's Cody's suggested neck knife kit:

Mora Blade (os similar sized high carbon blade. Moras seem to be his choice).
Ex Lg unlubed Condom (water container) He also suggests wearing a bandana on your person, (brightly colored, of course, as a sling for the condom)
cheapy lighter
Duct Tape wrapped around the sheath
bright colored Surveyor's tape (for a trail of crumbs)
All hung around the neck by a braided length of 550 Paracord


Seems to cover all the bare bones basics. Also all hooked to the knife w/ only adding a few oz. while barely increasing the size of the sheath.
 
After reading about them on Doug Ritter's site, I tried the Gerber Breast Milk bags and they are pretty durable, and fairly cheap compared to some other bags.
 
I have a hard time drinking water out of rubbers or breast milk bags. I've had decent success with the oven bags but I can't remember the last time I went hiking without a proper water bottle.
 
CSG said:
I have a hard time drinking water out of rubbers or breast milk bags. I've had decent success with the oven bags but I can't remember the last time I went hiking without a proper water bottle.
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I would agree. But, the purpose of my question is to find this sort of product, for a specific application.

Best,
Marion
 
MSR has some good bladders. New one's that provide no foul smell and taste... Can have hang up to use as shower bladder, drink out of, add tube or filter to...
 
Condoms seem to be weak. Aqua bags and breast milk bags seem to be overkill for a mini/small. Oven bags. :thumbup: -DT
 
paleojoe said:
MSR has some good bladders. New one's that provide no foul smell and taste... Can have hang up to use as shower bladder, drink out of, add tube or filter to...
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+1

also dont forget about the Camelback military water bladders (pakteen). Very tough
 
Condoms work very well. Can't remember where I saw the picture, think it was Ranger Rick's old site, but the thing will carry several GALLONS without breaking. Try it in your bath tub, you'll be surprised.

They are somewhat more difficult to use, however. Ranger Rick shows how to fill one and recommends a sock or sleeve to give it some rigidity. http://www.survivaloutdoorskills.com/purifying_water.htm

Besides, there are other uses for a condom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffRIQdENpdI&feature=related As they said in Lethal Weapon, she makes me want to buy rubbers.
 
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Marion did I mention in that other thread my preference for normal ziplok bags? They fold down ok but the main thing is they're cheap. I would rather four of those shoved in various pockets filled than one larger one I have to use a hand with.
Carl
 
warrigal said:
Marion did I mention in that other thread my preference for normal ziplok bags? They fold down ok but the main thing is they're cheap. I would rather four of those shoved in various pockets filled than one larger one I have to use a hand with.
Carl
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I think that is a good point.

Though for this application, folding the zipper and then storing it for awhile could be a recipe for failure.

M
 
If the can leak sperm, then getting a little water out can't be 'hard' either. Seroiusly, if you're using it right, you should use the bandana to carry it. Tie it to the cord aroud the back neck, and it doubles as a cooling rag, sweat guard and cusion for the cord to boot.
Bonus, it's compact!
 
I use the Poly-Lina Pour & Store Self Standing Resealable Pouches, which are made to store liquids which are then frozen, and microwave defrosted and reheated.

These bags are extremely strong and have excellent seals.

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the 1 qt survival bags sold on survival resources are small and fold up compactly- the are pretty sturdy

for a neck knife kit your going to have to stay small

one alternative (not as nice as the above, but a little smaller) is the MRE hot beverage bag- pretty sturdy in my experience
 
warrigal said:
Marion did I mention in that other thread my preference for normal ziplok bags? They fold down ok but the main thing is they're cheap. I would rather four of those shoved in various pockets filled than one larger one I have to use a hand with.
Carl
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I always carried these as waterproof bags to carry a notepad, wallet, or whatever, but they didn't last long in the field. I would guess maybe a week at the most. Eventually, they got holes in them.
 
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