Does anyone know if and where I can get hold of some kind of large jerry can type of thing that will collapse for easy transportation? It's not the kind of thing I've seen around very often, but if anyone has any information then I'd be really grateful to hear it!
Collapsible water containers
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Polypins used for home brewing ?
In fact, you can get homebrew kit's in them - just add water, so you get the pleasure of cheap beer before reusing them...
In fact, you can get homebrew kit's in them - just add water, so you get the pleasure of cheap beer before reusing them...
Thanks a lot, miyakoboy; those look just the job. I'll look around for a similar thing from a UK vendor.
innocent: Hah, the only thing I've ever brewed is mead, and if I'm ever to brew again then I'll only make... MORE MEAD! Although I might very well be able to use some polypins if I could get them cheap/free from someone I know. I'll look into it, thanks.
innocent: Hah, the only thing I've ever brewed is mead, and if I'm ever to brew again then I'll only make... MORE MEAD! Although I might very well be able to use some polypins if I could get them cheap/free from someone I know. I'll look into it, thanks.
There's a wonderful thing that Norrona used to make that was called a "water bag" - it was just that, a bag that had handles and was completely waterproof. It held about 20 litres and packed down like a small towel. They don't make it any more, and they sell for fortunes second hand - because everyone wants one. Apparently some Scandinavian sports shops sell a cheaper version, so that might be an avenue worth looking down.
I've seen those in our local Touchwood sports camping shopmiyakoboy said:
Here's the link
It's not a brilliant site but the catalogue isn't bad at all...
Cheers
Mark
innocent bystander said:
I was thinking of the bag, for bag-in-box wine.
The flexible pouch with a tap used in these is commonly available in 3litre, 5litre and 10litre capacities.
I expect you can buy empty, refillable pouches from home-brew shops.
Keith.
Match, you beat me to it!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=16036&item=5209635758&rd=1
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Keith_Beef said:
Had a look:
http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/item1212.htm
The law of economics i think. Be cheaper to get the katadyn i reckon..
innocent bystander said:
Haha, and the actual Home Brew Shop is only down the road in Farnborough, too; It's where I got the stuff to make my mead!
I might look at that, but I'm pretty sure that that type of thing wouldn't really be strong enough for what I want to use it for.
Rhapsody said:
I have used these:
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/cat_id/EQUICAMPWATE/product-Platypus-2.5-Ltr-Water-Bottle-22588.htm
I have jumped on it... to check they wont burst in my sack. They are indestructible!!!
The only thing, do not use water purifier tablets (iodine), did make it taste bad, and discolored the plastic.
Definitely a pruduct to recomand. Buy the 2.5L, they are better.
2.5l isn't enough for what I want it for. Anyway, I popped into Millets in the end and got something similar to those on the ebay links that've been posted. It was a fiver and apparently holds 15l, but it looks nearer to 10 to me. Either way, I intend to get another one to hold water that hasn't been treated yet.
bambodoggy
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Rhapsody said:
Twelve of us used this one between us for the week in Sweden (obviously it got filled up a few times a day but for one or two it would be ideal). It worked perfectly and was easy to use. At 10litres it's a good size. Charlie B.C (who brought it) had made a small mod to the top to let air in and it was great not to have to live from water bottles for the week....nice one Charlie B.C.
Bigger water bag - with tap type function
Hope that helps,
Bam.
I've used the roll up ones in the Air Cadets and the Venture Scouts and they seemed to be pretty indestructable and pack down very small as well
I noticed that there are collapsible water carriers in Asda at the minute. About £3 complete with a spout and a carry handle. Should have got one now I'm thinking about it...
