Water storage in bags

Still having problems with my camera. Video on making water ration bags/ice packs with the food vacuume sealer.

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[fallinguphill7]

If you really want frozen water in bags, I think breast milk storage bags would be better and more cost efficient than this. You can squeeze all the air out and have a zipper seal. If you want it for emergencies, then just buy a couple gallons of water from the store. MUCH EASIER. I DO however like the ice cube idea, to know if the power has gone out without anyone knowing. But as far as using this method for storing drinking water, it just doesn't seem practical to me.

[watuwaitn4]

@fallinguphill7 ... These bags are used mainly for "ice", not as my water storage. We use them all the time to keep as ice for camping trips or if the electricity goes out. And when the ice melts, being able to use the water is a bonus or if shtf you could hand them out to needy people and tell them that is all you have (saving the better water for yourself and not letting them know about your other water storage) You can't do that with store bought "ice packs". ;)

[sc00b3rt]

Easier way.. Put ice cubes in the bag, vacuum seal them. Double seal all sides. Then you don't have to worry about the water spilling.

[watuwaitn4]

@sc00b3rt ... I was thinking about that also. I ended up using water so that I knew exactly how much water was in each bag. But, I guess you could measue out your ice cube tray before hand, Vacuum Seal, then if you wanted an easier shape... let the ice melt and refreeze. Thanks for watching.

[Dryadwoods]

for how long can you store the water in this way (healthy to consume) ? in solid (ice) state ? and in liquid state? 6 months, 1 year, more?

[watuwaitn4]

@Dryadwoods ... I used bottled water to fill them so at least as long as the experation date. I would think freezing them might prolong that. If that was all I had, and it "expired", you could still treat the water and use it. I have a few that I packed about a year ago, I'll have to defrost and let you'll know how it tastes. You could always open the 2 cup bags and refill with 1 cup of "new" water... that way you can use the bags 2 times (after I clean and disinfect of course)

[LandCanoe]

@Dryadwoods Water that is safe to drink will remain safe to drink indefinitely if it is left out of light and is hermetically sealed(air tight) In light algae will begin to grow in the water. Like any source you can boil it to kill biological pathogens.

[Indygoguy]

those bags ALWAYS lose their seal over time. Double sealing won't prevent that.

[reviveliberty]

@Dryadwoods I know this is old, but water doesn't expire/spoil as long as you keep it in a cool area. If it did don't you think we'd all be drinking spoiled water by now? I personally store bottled water on shelves in a closet, as long as it's not exposed to the sun you don't have to worry about the plastic breaking down and contaminating the water. After awhile (years) water may get an old/stale taste but it's still safe to drink.

[savida34e]

Thank you for this good idea!

[watuwaitn4]

@wbequet ... I do have some "pop" bottles in my freezer right now, they are also great to take up the extra space in the freezer to make it more effeciant (I never said I was a good speller) I like the water/ice bags a little more because I can freeze them flat and they are easier to use if I need to throw them in a cooler. But I agree, those "pop" bottles are useful. Unfortunately for my family, we only drink sodas when company comes or if they were on special :)