Author Topic: How Do You Carry Your Drinking WATER??? (Read 810 times)

Nala · « **on:** November 04, 2009, 07:55:00 PM »

Hey all,

What do you all use to carry your water when you're hunting? I would rather not use one of the CamelBack type things if possible.

I have been looking at the metal type water bottles but cannot find anything to carry them on a belt.

Any ideas? What do you all do?

Nalajr

wingnut · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2009, 08:00:00 PM »

metal is a bad thing. Ask anyone that was in southeast asia on holiday back in the "60s and 70s what it sounds like when water moves in a half empty cantene.

That being said, I use a plastic 24 oz bottle or two when carrying a pack.

If you get good quality they will last you a lifetime.

Mike

lpcjon2 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2009, 08:03:00 PM »

Colemans military surplus you can get a plastic canteen and a canteen cover very cheap.

snag · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2009, 08:18:00 PM »

Why don't you like the bladders? That's all I use. They are a light weight container and will conform to your pack. Some of the newer ones don't make the water taste like plastic either. I bring a small filtration system and can fill up anytime during the hunt.

Outwest · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2009, 08:19:00 PM »

I like a bota bag. They are quiet and they reduce in size as the water is used.

John

CallMaker · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2009, 08:23:00 PM »

I use a plastic bottle I bought at the hiking/climbing supple store. Some kind of bullet proof material..lexan maybe? Works well and is very durable.

Amen to what was said about the metal canteens.

Ed

high mountain · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2009, 08:44:00 PM »

Nala, I use these here.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/315%2C74458_Fieldline-Water-Bottle-with-Camo-Carry-Pouch.html

Standard plastic sports water bottle..but the pouch is great. It clips onto my pack straps with the buddy lock system...but it also has a wide strap down the back that will fasten around my belt(velcro)

Low cost, simple, and effective.
Only dislike I have is that it only has a snap close lid. Its never been a problem for me...but would prefer a lid that closes more securely...something with threads maybe.

VTer · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2009, 08:51:00 PM »

I use a gatorade bottle.

high mountain · « **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2009, 08:55:00 PM »

VTer..now that you mention it, Ill bet one of the smaller gatorade bottles would fit Perfectly in the Fieldline pouch.
Theres the screw cap lid I was looking for!

Dave Bulla · « **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2009, 08:58:00 PM »

You can also get the gatorade with the squeeze top lid.

Problem Child · « **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:05:00 PM »

A few years ago there was a product called a "Flexiflask" which was a laminated plastic flask with a neoprene pouch. It held about 1 liter. I had one but like a dummy I left it in my truck with water in it during some really cold weather and it bust.The company went out of business,but I found a "1/2 Liter Platypus" flask at Campmor that's pretty much the same thing and fits in my neoprene pouch. They're about $7.The good thing is they're flexible so you can loosen the top a little and squeeze the air out and you have a quiet no sloshing water bottle.You could make your own pouch out of neoprene or something.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___55333

non-typical · « **Reply #11 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:20:00 PM »

Leftover 16oz Sprite bottle....same one for the last 6 years...yeah...I'm cheap.

Bill Tell · « **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:25:00 PM »

US of A GI Canteen with pouch.

Red Beastmaster · « **Reply #13 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:26:00 PM »

Left over pop bottle. I'm cheap too.

Bill Tell · « **Reply #14 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:31:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Bill Tell:
US of A GI Canteen with pouch.

Hey Wingnut they must know your right because they are plastic now.

Dave Lay · « **Reply #15 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:31:00 PM »

me to... 20 oz Mt. Dew bottle...

Roughcountry · « **Reply #16 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:58:00 PM »

I like the platypuss water containers. They are cheap, don't make the water taste, can be froze, can be filled with very hot water, come in a couple sizes. And most important they collapes as you use the water, if you keep the air bubble out they are silent.
The pop lid is easy to use with one hand. My original one is going on 6 years old now. The small ones fit nicely in my packs side pockets.

woodchucker · « **Reply #17 on:** November 04, 2009, 10:12:00 PM »

If I take water with me,(actualy most times I don't) I usualy just throw a small bottle of spring water in my fanny pack.

Jock Whisky · « **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2009, 10:47:00 PM »

Guess I'm lucky living on the west coast. I just find the nearest stream.

JW

Dave Bulla · « **Reply #19 on:** November 05, 2009, 01:12:00 AM »

Mil surplus green plastic canteen with pouch and shoulder strap.

Speaking of which, they have a port in the top of the lid that looks like it's for a tube like a camelback has. Anybody know if that's what it's for? Where to get the tube?


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