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Rowdy Yates
06-28-2018, 11:56
Several years ago I purchased a water storage bag that had the word BACKPACKER across the front of it. The outside of the bag was canvas with a plastic bladder encased inside. This gad had a single loop handle for carrying and on the outside bottom right was an outlet that had a rubber plug that enabled one to let water out of the bag by simply lifting the extruding tab. It is a great camp bag and I have used it for many years. Does anyone know if this bag is still available and if it is, where can it be purchased? Thanks!
Mine, similar, is 2.5 or 3 gallons, nylon outer covering and Wine in a Box type inner bladder. Dates back to the 70s. Also doubles as an air pillow.
Liberty and Seattle USA are the only identifiable markings on the nylon shell.
If I were backpacking with a small group it would definitely go with me.
I think that these water bags went away with the dinosaurs.
Wayne
Slo-go'en
06-28-2018, 14:35
Mine, similar, is 2.5 or 3 gallons, nylon outer covering and Wine in a Box type inner bladder. Dates back to the 70s. Also doubles as an air pillow. Wayne
I also carried one of those for years. Then one winter I froze 2 gallons of water in the plastic bag and had to cut it open to remove the ice so I could carry the remains out of the woods! Then I just started using a gallon zip lock in the nylon carrying shell.
Haven't seen one for sale in a long time. Maybe when water bladders started becoming popular the demand for a water bag like that tanked.
I had a couple of 1 gallon bladders in nylon bags with a handle and valves, sadly they are gone. They were from a boating supply place. Can't find them anymore.
I now use a 3 liter platypus bladder with a push pull valve for clean water and a CNOC 2 Liter bag for dirty water. both have a loop to attach some cord for carry handles.
The Snowman
07-02-2018, 19:58
LL Bean has had them in the past not sure when I last saw them
trailmercury
07-03-2018, 11:50
https://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_MSR-Dromedary-Bag_1
https://www.msrgear.com/water/water-storage/dromedary-bags
trailmercury
07-03-2018, 11:53
1st link is busted, sorry
2nd one works, this is prolly not what you remember, but close?
1st link is busted, sorry
2nd one works, this is prolly not what you remember, but close?
Define close?
Heavier. More expensive. Readily available. I currently have a 2 liter Hoser and a 2 liter Seeker. Works for me.
Wayne
trailmercury
07-05-2018, 15:49
close?
Like...umm....when he described what he was looking for these came to my mind.
OP can either use my suggestion or not.
Rowdy Yates
07-05-2018, 21:32
Here is a picture of the actual water bag.
43062
Yep. Mine is similar.
Wayne
I realize this thread is a couple of months old so here goes...do you like boxed wine enough to make a purchase? If so, consume the wine and clean out the bag for future use. I used a water/bleach mix to eliminate the wine taste and it seems to be fine. While the wine bag seems a bit flimsy, you could make your own outer bag (like what's in your photo) if you're so inclined. Just a suggestion. Take it for what it's worth.
That's all for now. Take care and until next time....be well.
snapper
Alligator
09-06-2018, 15:43
Slightly different alternatives if you don't mind the top being open.
I use this one
10l bucket (https://www.rei.com/product/782973/sea-to-summit-folding-bucket-10-liters)
and there's a lighter version
Ultra-sil folding bucket (https://www.rei.com/product/847589/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-folding-bucket?CAWELAID=120217890000877481&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=15877492480&CATCI=pla-450891212319&cm_mmc=PLA_Google|404_172957|8475890001|none|b6266 a72-3540-4726-a3f8-b80ae3afd143|pla-450891212319&lsft=cm_mmc:PLA_Google_LIA|404_172957|8475890001|n one|b6266a72-3540-4726-a3f8-b80ae3afd143&kclid=b6266a72-3540-4726-a3f8-b80ae3afd143&gclid=CjwKCAjwoMPcBRAWEiwAiAqZh_UJN6m3MZqoC7-ZFAQ1D15fABK6XzgmUy_Wwwb0mOqVaLERjsOw5hoCrC0QAvD_B wE).
I usually just hang it as that is much easier than finding the perfect flat spot to rest it.
capt. photon
09-10-2018, 15:56
Here is a picture of the actual water bag.
43062
I have something similar and have also been looking for a replacement. I ended up with the MSR bag, but had to buy the larger spigot extra. The new MSR contains lead, if you read the warning under the description. Why?
HooKooDooKu
09-10-2018, 16:11
The new MSR contains lead, if you read the warning under the description. Why?
The grommets of the MSR Dromedary Bag are made of brass. Brass is often made with a 2% lead content to enhance its machinability.
So unless you plan to suck on the grommets, you shouldn't have to worry about the lead content in your MSR water bag.