I have a very old 5l water container and the top is starting to leak.
What do others use for carrying there water these days.
Many Thanks
What do others use for carrying there water these days.
Many Thanks
In reply to Post #1
I use a carrier bag.
I use a carrier bag.
In reply to Post #2
I buy a 5l bottle of water for around 1.50
Then fill it from the tap afterwards
I throw it around a bit in the mud to camo it up a bit
Then replace when it's knackered with another
Fits in my fox barrow a treat👍🏻😂
I buy a 5l bottle of water for around 1.50
Then fill it from the tap afterwards
I throw it around a bit in the mud to camo it up a bit
Then replace when it's knackered with another
Fits in my fox barrow a treat👍🏻😂
In reply to Post #3
Carrier bag flipping hell that's carpy😂
Carrier bag flipping hell that's carpy😂
In reply to Post #2
Must be expensive ones as all the ones I seem to get have holes in them
Must be expensive ones as all the ones I seem to get have holes in them
In reply to Post #5
Ha ha me too
Ha ha me too
In reply to Post #1
I have a couple:
A 5l container that I got from work. It contained glass washer concentrate and when it ran out I washed it out and took it home. The other is a 5l water container from Sainsbury's that cost a £1. This gets used until the handle splits and breaks then I put it in the recycle bin and buy a new one when I need it.
I have a couple:
A 5l container that I got from work. It contained glass washer concentrate and when it ran out I washed it out and took it home. The other is a 5l water container from Sainsbury's that cost a £1. This gets used until the handle splits and breaks then I put it in the recycle bin and buy a new one when I need it.
In reply to Post #1
Aldi 5L screen wash £2 use then wash out.
Aldi 5L screen wash £2 use then wash out.
In reply to Post #9
Bloody hell!!
You'll be drinking antifreeze next because it's cold out!!
Bloody hell!!
You'll be drinking antifreeze next because it's cold out!!
In reply to Post #1
My mate takes his water in a sponge, soak it up before you go.
Stupid bloody question, I really question where humanity is going when grown men have to ask what to use to take a bit of water to a lake.
My mate takes his water in a sponge, soak it up before you go.
Stupid bloody question, I really question where humanity is going when grown men have to ask what to use to take a bit of water to a lake.
To be fair I'd be looking at the container in question and asking if it's suiatable for water transport, not all are especially if they haven't been used for water purposes originally. You might also wish to make sure it's BPA free if that interests you.
Having said that I read today the average disposable coffee cup sheds 25000 micro plastic particles over the average 15 minutes taken to consume the product, and those particles act as transporters for heavy metals into the body
Go back to glass I say.
When I was fishing with a group of mates water was a problem as we drank our supply dry with copious amounts of tea ☕️
And rather than carry it I bought an Aquaroll which caravaners use .
45 litres the jobs a goodun and never run out .
Plus side you wheel it along so no carrying 👍
And rather than carry it I bought an Aquaroll which caravaners use .
45 litres the jobs a goodun and never run out .
Plus side you wheel it along so no carrying 👍
In reply to Post #1
Sainsbury's Caledonian Still Water 5L cost just £1.10p
as its a squarish shape it fits the fox barrow water carrier perfect
Sainsbury's Caledonian Still Water 5L cost just £1.10p
as its a squarish shape it fits the fox barrow water carrier perfect
Got given a ridgemonkey bottle does the job, same as the Sainsbury's ones I've used prior
In reply to Post #14
My point exactly, and first time you buy one you get free water
My point exactly, and first time you buy one you get free water
Camping shops sell the opaque white ones for a couple of quid. A bit of spray paint or camo duct tape & jobs a good one if you don't want to carry a white non-carpy bottle. They fit in the side wheel panniers of Nash, Fox, etc barrows as well without any issues. Carp Porter supply them with their water bottle panniers as well. I have probably twenty or so different water containers that accumulated over the years in my shed yet only use the same one (an old Atomic carrier) as its already out & maybe have a 10l Ridgemonkey one left in the car with spare water should I be fishing a venue that has no fresh water facility (thankfully the main syndicate I fish has a drinking water tap connected directly to the mains supply behind one of the swims).
In reply to Post #17
Thanks for all the ideas think ill be going to my local sansbos
Thanks for all the ideas think ill be going to my local sansbos
In reply to Post #17
I've got a 10 it one of those which my dad used to take camping so many years ago I can't remember how old it is. Still as good as new and used regularly.
I've got a 10 it one of those which my dad used to take camping so many years ago I can't remember how old it is. Still as good as new and used regularly.
The problem with these Carpy containers is if not stored dry get a torch and look inside at the green algae as after time they all get it .
Clean mine with baby sterilising tablets when going green inside .
Might explain why when you have had a cup of tea at your mates swim you end up with the trots .
Clean mine with baby sterilising tablets when going green inside .
Might explain why when you have had a cup of tea at your mates swim you end up with the trots .
In reply to Post #20
Basic hygiene. My dad taught me to sterilize everything after use , and before taking it out again. Common sense, unfortunately not everyone has any of that.
Basic hygiene. My dad taught me to sterilize everything after use , and before taking it out again. Common sense, unfortunately not everyone has any of that.
In reply to Post #21
Don't do it every time but probably once a month or if they've not been used in a while I fill em with water and drop a few Milton tablets in and leave overnight. Then empty and flush a couple of times and it's as clean as a baby's bottle.
I've still got a couple of the original tracker 5L jobbies. We throw away a couple of 5L white water bottles each month. We buy the distilled water from Halfords for the iron. They're only about £3 ....can't see why you couldn't use them ....unless it has to be green.
Don't do it every time but probably once a month or if they've not been used in a while I fill em with water and drop a few Milton tablets in and leave overnight. Then empty and flush a couple of times and it's as clean as a baby's bottle.
I've still got a couple of the original tracker 5L jobbies. We throw away a couple of 5L white water bottles each month. We buy the distilled water from Halfords for the iron. They're only about £3 ....can't see why you couldn't use them ....unless it has to be green.
In reply to Post #22
Avoid carpy colours and go for clear or white containers then you'll get a better idea if it's getting dirty.
Not that exposure to a few germs is bad for you, it builds up the immune system, if you overly worried about such things maybe it's best you don't go fishing and take up a more hygienic hobby
Avoid carpy colours and go for clear or white containers then you'll get a better idea if it's getting dirty.
Not that exposure to a few germs is bad for you, it builds up the immune system, if you overly worried about such things maybe it's best you don't go fishing and take up a more hygienic hobby
In reply to Post #23
Brains 🧠 of britain strikes again .
Good luck with that 😂😂😂😂😂
Brains 🧠 of britain strikes again .
Good luck with that 😂😂😂😂😂
In reply to Post #23
YES that makes good sense
YES that makes good sense
In reply to Post #24
Luck with what
I've never had the trots when fishing 
Luck with what
I've never had the trots when fishing
In reply to Post #24
Starting with your old silly self i see... you never heard of the 3 second rule? Or is it 5?
Starting with your old silly self i see... you never heard of the 3 second rule? Or is it 5?
In reply to Post #23
I think it was Dave Lane who got a case of food poisoning after drinking water (tea) that had algae growing in it from someones water bottle.
I clean my containers between each trip, at the very least a shake round with hot soapy water, rinse and dry properly, sometimes a wash and soak with bicarbonate of soda, then rinse and dry.
I think it was Dave Lane who got a case of food poisoning after drinking water (tea) that had algae growing in it from someones water bottle.
I clean my containers between each trip, at the very least a shake round with hot soapy water, rinse and dry properly, sometimes a wash and soak with bicarbonate of soda, then rinse and dry.
In reply to Post #1
...after using standard Caledonian mineral water bottles for years I had a moment of madness and bought the small ridgemonkey 5l as it was on a deal....the shape works well on the barrow however the tap mechanism on mine (primary reason for buying it) is poor and dribbles out making it a mild pain in reality...
...after using standard Caledonian mineral water bottles for years I had a moment of madness and bought the small ridgemonkey 5l as it was on a deal....the shape works well on the barrow however the tap mechanism on mine (primary reason for buying it) is poor and dribbles out making it a mild pain in reality...
When I got the Fox barrow I purchased 2 black food grade bottles with taps that were the perfect fit
but they are a bit of a faff as the tap although fast is stiff so you need to hold the bottle to turn the tap on and off and then there is the kettle to hold not enough hands
so dont use them any more Sainsburys water 5 litre of lovely drinking water £1.10 with free bottle
but they are a bit of a faff as the tap although fast is stiff so you need to hold the bottle to turn the tap on and off and then there is the kettle to hold not enough hands
so dont use them any more Sainsburys water 5 litre of lovely drinking water £1.10 with free bottle
In reply to Post #27
You seem to be uptight about something as per usual you chirp up with another silly comment 🤡
You seem to be uptight about something as per usual you chirp up with another silly comment 🤡
In reply to Post #29
Had the same trouble with mine until I realised the on/ off tap bit was riding up in its holder. Pushed it back down and it worked fine.
Had the same trouble with mine until I realised the on/ off tap bit was riding up in its holder. Pushed it back down and it worked fine.
In reply to Post #28
I believe it was Terry Hearns water bottle if I remember my reading correctly. The water apparently was very green.
I believe it was Terry Hearns water bottle if I remember my reading correctly. The water apparently was very green.
In reply to Post #1
I'm using 2 of these with the caps. Perfect fit for the Fox barrow
https://oipps.co.uk/5-l-plastic-black-stackable-un-approved-jerry-can
I'm using 2 of these with the caps. Perfect fit for the Fox barrow
https://oipps.co.uk/5-l-plastic-black-stackable-un-approved-jerry-can
In reply to Post #34
they are like the ones I bought and bought the taps for them too but dont use them anymore
as the sainsburys 5 litre are squarish fit perfect and can see how much water is left thats a bonus much prefer them
they are like the ones I bought and bought the taps for them too but dont use them anymore
as the sainsburys 5 litre are squarish fit perfect and can see how much water is left thats a bonus much prefer them
In reply to Post #35
But Sainsburys clear ones are just not "carpy" Gerry
But Sainsburys clear ones are just not "carpy" Gerry
In reply to Post #36
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