Water storage in hot car

[LGirl07]

Does anyone know if it safe to keep bottles of water for a GHB in the car where temperatures here can range to upper 90’s and 100’s. Not counting humidity. I heard heat can make the plastic leach into the water source? Advice ?


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[Brent S]

My advice would be to rotate it out often. I believe having water on hand is really wise, both for the car and for you. There is no doubt that things leach into the water from the plastic, but compared to all the chemicals we ingest on a daily basis from our foods in this country I don’t think it will be the thing that will take you out. Looking into better grades of plastic or other forms of storage for it isn’t a bad idea though. I like to keep things in context though. You’re so much more likely to be killed while driving your car than from plastics so it makes sense to put more thought into driving safely.

 

[Maverick]

I use stainless steel water bottles with stainless lid using silicon gasket for storing in the vehicles, you can look for the surplus stainless steel canteens that used a cork washer for the seal.

 

[DrHenley]

I use stainless steel water bottles with stainless lid using silicon gasket for storing in the vehicles, you can look for the surplus stainless steel canteens that used a cork washer for the seal.

Ditto. Thermos brand stainless steel hydration bottles.

 

[Silent Earth]

I keep 10 x 1 litre SIG bottles in an insulated cooler box in my van, rotate it out every three months simply to improve the taste.

 

[Kevin L]

There is actually canned water sold in places that deal in emergency stuff. Blue Can pure water is sold at Brownell's. It supposedly has a shelf life of fifty years, so leaving it in the car for a year without rotating it shouldn't be a problem, as long as you don't get freezing temperatures in winter.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I usually carry water in a couple plastic quart bottles that are supposedly made from "safe" plastic. Most roads in my area follow creeks or rivers so if SHTF I'm never very far from water.
Anytime I go anywhere during the summer months I have a cooler full of ice and liquid refreshments in the vehicle.
I think storing water in a vehicle is a good idea for those who travel a lot, or who work more than a few miles from home. Just not in the cheep plastic bottles.

 

[DrHenley]

There is actually canned water sold in places that deal in emergency stuff. Blue Can pure water is sold at Brownell's. It supposedly has a shelf life of fifty years, so leaving it in the car for a year without rotating it shouldn't be a problem, as long as you don't get freezing temperatures in winter.

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With canned water you need to pay attention to the lining. If the cans are lined with BPA, then you still have the same problem as with plastic bottles. Blue Can claims they use non-BPA epoxy however.

 

[Brent S]

So far I liked the stainless containers listed above the best. They are tough, don’t leach anything and last for a really long time. Arctics mention of a cooler is a good idea too. Not only good for emergencies but having cool drinks along with you at all times just makes life more comfortable anyways.

 

[Silent Earth]

The more single use plastic bottles are expost to light and heat such as in vehicles the more chemicals can possibly leach from the plastic into the water, some of these chemicals mimic hormones. Steel or alloy SIG type bottles are usually the best for long term storage in conditions where heat can be an issue. It also is prudent to try and store your potable water in insulated containers.

 

[Kevin L]

As for myself, I generally don't store water anymore unless we have a pending hurricane, as I have several different types of water filters, and the means to make solar stills.

I live in Florida where there's surface water all over the place.

If I lived in an arid area like Utah, Nevada, Texas, or New Mexico....I might feel different.

My favorite filter is the Katadyn Pocket Filter, which is supposedly good for up to 13,000 gallons or so.....if it's used correctly.

 

[Brent S]

My favorite filters are the gravity feed ones. Less parts to break or wear out. I have two Berkey ones, the big Berkey and the travel one.

 

[KateMTx]

I use the plastic bottles, but I drink them all the time so they aren't in there for a long time because I keep them up to date. With the newer BPA free plastics it's not quite as big of a deal though, and the chemicals from the water aren't that much worse than what you're exposed to every day. I still try to be careful about it though and I always want to have water on hand.