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Old 09-08-2006, 07:02 PM
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The J-Sink

As my main water source in camp, I usually carry a Nalgene Canteen. For a long time, I have been hanging it from a low tree branch with nylon straps and then tilting it with my hand to make the water come out: almost like a sink. This proved to be very convenient since it had a large capacity, weighed little, and rolled up for compact storage.

Eventually, I found that the addition of a splash guard in the mouth focused the flow and controlled it so I didn’t waste so much water; ho NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-08-2006, 08:57 PM
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Jason - that's actually quite clever. NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-09-2006, 06:16 AM
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You need to change the last half of your online name to "Class" - That's a great setup!NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-09-2006, 10:53 AM
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