Mainstay Emergency Drinking Water (60 Pack)
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Description of Mainstay Emergency Drinking Water (60 Pack)
Each case contains 60 (4.224 ounce) packs.Sports reviews of Mainstay Emergency Drinking Water (60 Pack)
Customer Review: Excellent for Intended Purpose
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I purchased a case in order to test for suitability for emergency kits for cars. Each pouch is made from a heavy foil/mylar(?) material and contains 4.225-oz. I placed 15 pouches into a 1-gallon resealable freezer bag. I put the bag of pouches outdoors for several days in below-freezing weather (~25 deg. F daytime and ~10 deg. F at night). A few of the pouches froze but most did not.
I drank a pouch so that I could check the taste. The water is from the Oxnard city source. I did not experience any unpleasant taste.
Since this is shipped directly by Amazon, you can get the free "Super Saving Shipping." This make the cost per pouch less than some other merchants since they will charge shipping and water is heavy (about 17-lbs for the 60 pouches). I didn't have any problem with broken pouches that another reviewer complained about.
Yes, this is an expensive way to purchase water. However, for keeping a minimum supply of potable water in an environment with temperature extremes (like inside a car), this is a good idea. You could buy a couple of gallon jugs of water for much less money, but I wouldn't want to try to melt a gallon block of ice in an actual life-threatening emergency. Also, if one pouch develops a leak that is not such big problem compared to a gallon or liter bottle leaking.
The manufacturing recommends 2 pouches per person per day but would be if you weren't exerting yourself at all. I think 15 pouches per person per day (that's almost a half gallon) would be more realistic.
Customer Review: Shelf life might be greater than five(5) shop rating: 5 Stars
I've had a supply of these for many many years. In the early 1970's they came in soda sized steel gray cans.Except for foods like milk and certain organics that obviously decay and putrify, certain freeze dried foods, MRE's and especially emergency water packets like theys have a much longer usable shelf life that the expiration date. Crackers stored in the mid 1960's, as I recall, for Cold War "fallout" shelters, if not exposed to water, are edible, today. Much of the original flavor might have been lost, but they still supply nourishment in an emergency.
I would not hesitate drinking this water 15 or even 20 years from now, if I were surrounded by sewage or chemically tainted water around me. I'd have to pour it into a cup and sniff it befors taking a sip. If there is no smell of decay or poor taste, I'd go ahead and drink it.
Certain canned foods from the turn of the 20th century, that did not swell up or contained chemicals that would react with the metal or the soldered seams , have been analized and found to be completely "eatable" and not harmful by scientist over a century later. Canned foods or even meat and crackers left by both the Scott and the Shackleton Expeditions in the early 1900's have been tested to be not harmful, if consumed.
So, I wouldn't throw them out, if the date is expired.
Customer Review: A necessity - just in case
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
If they are good enough for the US Coast Guard, they are good enough for my family! I like that they have a shelf life for 5 years. I have an emergency supply kit by the front door and it is stocked with these. I have four people in my family, plus two dogs. These are great because they are so packable! I also have ten pouches in each car (in a Zip Lock bag) in case one of the cars break down (they haven't ever, but just in case) and we need water on hand. It makes me have peace of mind that I'll have water on hand in case of an emergency (in my case; probably an earthquake.) They packaging is a very strong aluminum type pouch. I've thrown them around a bit and no water has spilled out so far...
Customer Review: Great product to have around
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have not tried this product because I am reserving it for an emergency.
However, I love the way it is packaged. I love that I can keep some packages in my car without having to worry about whether the temperature in my car gets warm. I love the fact that it has a 5 year shelf life.
I may or may not need to ever use this product but for the price, it is going to give me some peace of mind knowing that I have emergency water
in my car, at my workplace and at home and I have plenty if I have to share it with others. Everyone should have this product especially because bottled water should not be stored in an automobile.
Customer Review: Great water supply!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I mainly brought this water because of the temp range, I didn't want my water spoiling or bursting in extreme temps.So far I've had it in my "OMG" bag in my truck in as cold as 1 degree and it wasn't even frozen?? I'm not saying this is typical results but I unzipped the bag and the pouch wasn't frozen! Yes three days of water is a lot to carry around but it'll be worth it during a situation.They say 1 pouch (8oz) is one days worth,but I go with atleast 16oz and that's because anymore would be crazy heavy! Other companies have kind'a the same stuff but without the temp guarantee.For my money I'll go with this as well as their 3600 cal bars.