Been reading up on this the past few days. Seems that polycarbonates have a chemical that is very similiar to synthetic Estrogen that can leach out into the food or water. The only article I could find that refutes the claim, doesn't say the chemical is not present but that the body gets rid of the toxin quickly... not sure I like that: Nalgene Water Bottles Appear to be Unsafe: http://www.esc.mtu.edu/EarthWeek2006/nalgene_water.htm UA prof refutes bottle toxicity: http://wc.arizona.edu/papers/98/14/01_1.html more reading: lexan unsafe water - Google Search I have an AquaRain gravity filter in Stainless, I just ordered one of these and am having some second thoughts right now: http://www.berkeylight.com/BerkeyLight/BerkeyLight.html
Most plastics can and will absorb some things, and degrade with others. SS is best, and glass ain't bad, especially Pyrex or equal. Can't speak for Nalgene products, but betting that different products use different formula plastics.
Dunno BRONZ. Just got a Berkey Light as a backup to my Aquarain and was now concerned. Be interested in that Hot only thing... Might be something. BRONZ, You should hook up with a NE guy to ride down tfor that ATV campout.... I know of 2 your way who are making the trip
Oklahoma July 1, 2, 3 Halffast is heading it up.... A few other guys I know from ARF are going as well... http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=123&t=450417 How many ATVs you have EL? I just have the boys Warrior. Not really a Utility load my shit vehicle....
I have two, a 360 4x4 and a 650 4x4. I read through the posts, but what exactly are they going to be doing? Shooting drills, camping out and ATV riding? It sounds really interesting. Maybe we can hook up. I can't commit right now though, but I should know something in the near future.
Not really sure. I think ATVing to the camp site. A few seem do want to do shooting drills from them. I'll find out tomorrow when I call Tj
What he said and will add that UV rays breakdown just about all plastics, which would probably help faciltate leeching of plastic into your water or food.
I've been using brunton and sigg aluminum flasks. Probably better than plastic? The ones made by brunton is coated inside, but I'm not sure if the coating is harmful...
Would like to say that I would like to go camping in Oklahoma, but I would be LYING!!! We are packing today to get the hell out of this state. If someone says that the Lawton area would be cool, and we should really stay in these really cool looking spanish barracks, run! Really, run!