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**SUNTZU** · 06-26-2009, 10:39 PM

Well, how much are you planning on drinking on a daily basis? If you're planning on storing water long term, a canteen isn't the way to go, IMO.

For long term storage, you're better off with water barrels. Factory water bottles will store for awhile as long as they are kept out of light and heat. They never were meant for long term storage. Water stored in barrels will last awhile, but may start to taste funny as it becomes deoxygenated. Stir it with something clean to help with the taste and avoid purchasing an aerator, unless you just have the money. With power loss, your back to running a pump by hand, if you've bought one, or stirring by hand. Take a look at Aqua Paks.

Reliance Aqua-Pak 2.5 & 5 gallon Water Container

or

Reliance Aqua Tainer Water Jug

Drums

Water Storage and Water Filtration

Gravity filter

Monolithic Marketplace - Just Water, Ceramic Drip-Filter

Here is a link to some info by Dr. David Manz on sand filtration of water in developing countries

Manz Water Info | David Manz

The bottom of that link has manuals and guides on how to build one.

I have also seen rain barrels for sale at Ace Hardware stores.

06-26-2009, 10:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
SUNTZU Faugh a Ballagh Joined: Dec 2007 Where: at the old spot by the river Age: 32 Posts: 4,067 Blog Entries: 5	Well, how much are you planning on drinking on a daily basis? If you're planning on storing water long term, a canteen isn't the way to go, IMO. For long term storage, you're better off with water barrels. Factory water bottles will store for awhile as long as they are kept out of light and heat. They never were meant for long term storage. Water stored in barrels will last awhile, but may start to taste funny as it becomes deoxygenated. Stir it with something clean to help with the taste and avoid purchasing an aerator, unless you just have the money. With power loss, your back to running a pump by hand, if you've bought one, or stirring by hand. Take a look at Aqua Paks. Reliance Aqua-Pak 2.5 & 5 gallon Water Container or Reliance Aqua Tainer Water Jug Drums Water Storage and Water Filtration Gravity filter Monolithic Marketplace - Just Water, Ceramic Drip-Filter Here is a link to some info by Dr. David Manz on sand filtration of water in developing countries Manz Water Info \| David Manz The bottom of that link has manuals and guides on how to build one. I have also seen rain barrels for sale at Ace Hardware stores. __________________ "An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of government itself... A murderer is less to fear." --Marcus Tullius Cicero REMEMBER FORT HOOD.