What type of container do you use to carry water to camp.

[hurryinghoosier]

I cant find a water bladder for retriving camp water. I would like something around a gallon or two. Suggestions

[Phreak]

Make a homemade silnylon water bucket. Only a few ounces and cheap & easy to make.

[JERMM]

I like this system, if it gets knocked over it won't spill, as long as I remember to put the cap on

http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=86

[garlic08]

I never found the need for more water than a 2 liter platypus could carry.

[sheepdog]

I use a collapsable bucket. It holds about 1 and a half gallons. It is great for two people, especially when the water source is a long ways away.

[NICKTHEGREEK]

I like this system, if it gets knocked over it won't spill, as long as I remember to put the cap on

http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=86

I use a 96 oz canteen for collecting water, letting sediment settle and filter from it. I've used another for a washing machine, sox, skivvies t's and bandannas go in with some water and bio-soap. Hike 5 miles, pour out (LNT) wring, add water hike more to rinse and drain, wring, and dry. Handy devices, they make a top with tube and bite valve for them too.

[Toolshed]

I use a Seattle Sports Pocket bucket - about 4 ozs and very handy. I like that it stands up on its own when partially or even almost completely full.
I scoop my weater out of this to use for cooking (boiling) and washing mostly. I pump with my filter out of it on occasion, but not much.

[Pedaling Fool]

Folds up to very small profile and has a capacity of 210 oz. http://www.amazon.com/Platypus-7646-.../dp/B000J2H8EU

[Jack Tarlin]

I use a 4-quart bag from MSR called the Dromedary.

It has more than 10 years on it and I've had it for around 20,000 miles or so.

Good product.

[Feral Bill]

I use a 2 liter aluminum kettle with bail. It's good for cooking, too.

[Bearpaw]

I second the MSR Dromedary Bag. I've used the lighter Dromlite, but the extra strapping of the Dromedary makes it MUCH easier to carry and hang in camp. And just about indestructible. I've been using the same one since my '99 thru-hike.

[briarpatch]

1 gallon heavy duty zip loc bags. I carry several spares, since they can rip, but they weigh next to nothing.

[KG4FAM]

I use a trash compactor bag to line my pack and the water is a ways off I carry some in it

[g8trh8tr]

I 2nd the Seattle Sports Pocket Bucket...Light, handy and extremely versatile.

[Mrs Baggins]

2 liter Platypus fetch bag when I'm on my own, 4 liter bag when it's me and hubby.

[dmax]

I use a 2 liter, plastic, soda bottle. Works good for showers too! Just use a different lid that is poked full of holes.

[bigcranky]

6 liter Platypus Big Zip bag. I use it to treat all my water with Aqua Mira, too. I usually collect about 4 liters, which is enough for dinner, breakfast, and starting out with a full water bottle.

[kayak karl]

i use a nylon bag from walmart (the 3pc set) put a cap on the bottom. holds 4 liters

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...857#post679857

[Tagless]

Same as bigcranky. It's called the Platypus Water Tank - very lightweight and folds up nicely. With a Platypus attachment, also works as a great camping shower. We (my wife and I) use the 6L. One load of water will support cleaning up, dinner, hot drinks, breakfast, and water to start the next day. We too treat our water in this big container.

[Summit]

I've been using one of these for about 25 years:

http://www.rei.com/product/402099

The handle is great for carrying for any distance. The spout is handy for pouring. It collapses and packs to very little space, and only weighs 7.3 oz. They do eventually develop a leak after folding over and over (maybe every 5 years) but at $7-8, I just buy another one. Not a real problem when the leak develops on a hike as its always just in one corner so you can position it so it doesn't leak until you finish and get a new one for the next time. Capacity is double the largest Platypus Water Tanks. Seldom need 2 1/2 gal, but you have the option if you're say planning a zero day.