There is a lot of disscussion on how to use a condom or similar carrier. I would like to offer some insight as to how I've experimented carrying water in a condom. firstly, I filled one 3/4 full folded over the top and rubber banded the top. I put the filled condom inside a bandana tied the four corners and this helped to extend condom life.Worked well for 4 days.(Lost the rubber band!!) and in hot climates like the desert/jungle rubber perrishes. With care they work but, long term survival situations this would be ineffective. Secondly, I used a condon to keep my fine tinder dry and this definitely was a better use for the condom. Remeber, use non-spermicid condoms!
Happy Adventures, and stay safe.
Remember"SURVIVAL IS A DYING ART"
Rhysl

It isn't very likely that people will carry the filled condom from home to the desert. They are carried (I presume) to fill on-site when needed.

Sooo..... how do YOU fill it ?

Sue

Susan,
Good point, and the hidden humor is appreciated.
Rhys <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I don't think any humor was intended. How do you fill it with water?

What kind of scenario do you have in mind?

If you have a pool of water a couple of inches deep, you can do it in stages. First blow air into it to stretch the rubber a bit. Then hold the mouth open and pull it through the water. That gets you a little water. Squeeze it down to the bottom, and keep squeezing to stretch the rubber more and make room at the top. Hold it in the middle with one hand, keeping the pressure on the bottom half, while holding the mouth open with the other, and pull it through the water again. This will collect some more water in the top. Squeeze it down to the bottom. Repeat.

A condom isn't part of my EDC partly because it is too bulky for me, partly because I haven't found a local source of non-lubricated ones, and partly because I don't want to have to explain what it is to any children that I show my kit to. The above seemed to work when I just experimented in the kitchen. I couldn't get as much water as I could from a tap under pressure, but it was better than nothing. I should think the main benefit of carrying a condom is recreational, but that's not to be sniffed at. Anything that makes sure the kit is with you and not left at home when you need it.

If you have something like a slow drip, you probably need to use two condoms. When the first fills up, transfer the water to the second, using the same staged technique.

Please go to Doug's evaluation on water containers in the gear section. We had a lengthy discussion of condoms and options in an archived thread. You will be able to link to it from the article.

Your method is the same I use, and it isn't too bad. The magnums of course hold more, and are more convenient for me as well, since I have a already have to stock a regular supply. <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />