Water

[Irving]

We've got a bunch of 2 liter bottles that we rinsed out and filled with water. Should we put a drop of bleech in each one before closing them up? Then maybe another drop before drinking them?

[2008f450]

When i was in CA I used to store water in 55 gal plastic barrels. I used a product called stabilized oxygen in the water for long term storage. As an experiment I let one sit for 3 years with out changing the water and it tasted fine when I sampled it.

Now I carry 2 1.5 liter bottles of water in my B.O.B./ hiking pack. I also carry a MIOX water purifying system just incase I have to refill from a source other than a tap. The arizona bottles are working good in my vehicles. Checked them both this morning. Mostly frozen but better than the old arrowhead bottles that would have cracked by now.

[StagLefty]

We've got a bunch of 2 liter bottles that we rinsed out and filled with water. Should we put a drop of bleech in each one before closing them up? Then maybe another drop before drinking them?

Shouldn't have to since your filling the bottles with water that's already been treated-at least that's what I've read before on this subject.

[Asmodiar]

So what's a great water filter/pump you guys would suggest for backpacking/drinking from ponds/lakes/streams... been looking around lately for a couple.

[DeusExMachina]

I've been thinking I should start storing water in my storage room. Probably going to buy bottled water by the case as I like having it in the fridge. I should rotate these every 6 months then?

[jerrymrc]

I've been thinking I should start storing water in my storage room. Probably going to buy bottled water by the case as I like having it in the fridge. I should rotate these every 6 months then?

I would not worry about that. Bottled water should be good for at least a couple of years if not longer.

I read somewhere a long time ago that they put the same EXP dates on it as soda just to get you to buy more. I keep a few cases on hand but rotate it out just going to the range/camping. I do not drink it daily as I think it is a waste since it is water and most bottled comes from a tap.

[StagLefty]

So what's a great water filter/pump you guys would suggest for backpacking/drinking from ponds/lakes/streams... been looking around lately for a couple.

I have a Katadyn Hiker in my gear. I haven't used it a lot but it gets good reviews and is easy to use.Also has a Nalgene bottle adapter. Picked it up at REI on sale.

[2008f450]

So what's a great water filter/pump you guys would suggest for backpacking/drinking from ponds/lakes/streams... been looking around lately for a couple.

I have a couple of the Katadin units that work good. There are a few different schools of thought on when and how to use them. I generally look for as clear a water source as I can to use them. There are also tons of suggestion on the web about different pre filters and what not. When i go out for a 2 or 3 day hike by myself I take my MIOX. its small works great and the water comes out just fine.