Glass containers

[BGreen]

I often take glass bottles in coolers when we go camping because it's easy to take the lids off and on, and I'm not fond of reusing plastic bottles. I have recently heard that campgrounds do not want you to have any glass at your campsite. Is this true? We are very responsible and have never broken anything or left glass behind in a campsite.

[IndianaHiker]

True for many campsites. Have to check with where you are going. However I am no expert as I almost never stay in campsites as I tend to backpack into the back county and not car camp.

[carmen]

Leave the glass at home, its safer that way for everyone involved. I can not count the number of times we have seen random glass bottles shattered near campsites.

[Grandpa]

Originally Posted by BGreen

I often take glass bottles in coolers when we go camping because it's easy to take the lids off and on, and I'm not fond of reusing plastic bottles. I have recently heard that campgrounds do not want you to have any glass at your campsite. Is this true? We are very responsible and have never broken anything or left glass behind in a campsite.

Check the code on the bottom of the plastic bottles you would like to use to see which are safe from chemical leaching. I use lab quality nalgene (code 5)and also use empty 1 liter pop bottles. The pop bottles are code 2, and both are completely safe from leaching. Check each bottle though because most empty pop bottles are code 1's.

http://www.plasticfreebottles.com/pd...stic-Codes.pdf

[Grandpa]

I now have to chuckle. I just checked the sports drink bottle that I am sipping ice water out of. It is a code 1. Guess who gave us this bottle? Grandma works for Public Health as a WIC administrator and this is a WIC, GROWING HEALTHY FAMILIES bottle. Can't wait until she gets home to raz her a bit.


(Be careful with products labeled No. 1.
Designed for single use only. Extended use
increases risk of leaching and bacterial growth.)

[Michael]

Originally Posted by Grandpa

I now have to chuckle. I just checked the sports drink bottle that I am sipping ice water out of. It is a code 1. Guess who gave us this bottle? Grandma works for Public Health as a WIC administrator and this is a WIC, GROWING HEALTHY FAMILIES bottle. Can't wait until she gets home to raz her a bit.


(Be careful with products labeled No. 1.
Designed for single use only. Extended use
increases risk of leaching and bacterial growth.)

It's funny. 1 is polyethylene terephthalate. This is the stuff that you use for SODIS, because it allows UV through (unlike some other plastics) and it isn't easily broken (like glass).

[Judy Ann]

Originally Posted by Grandpa

I now have to chuckle. I just checked the sports drink bottle that I am sipping ice water out of. It is a code 1. Guess who gave us this bottle? Grandma works for Public Health as a WIC administrator and this is a WIC, GROWING HEALTHY FAMILIES bottle. Can't wait until she gets home to raz her a bit.


(Be careful with products labeled No. 1.
Designed for single use only. Extended use
increases risk of leaching and bacterial growth.)

LOL Grandpa! I have been switching over to platypus softsided containers. I wonder if they are much better?

[ppine]

I prefer cans especially on boat trips of several days. They can't break and cut bare feet, they weigh much less and can be compressed. For wine, bring a box. The cardboard can be burned leaving a tiny mylar bladder. The same is true for general camping. After a week away from a trash can, these things add up.

[rayne]

I have learned several things here today. The most important being the numbers on plastic bottles. I'm going to check as soon as I get off here. I would leave the glass at home though. Whereas you,BGreen, may be responsible, there are others they would not be as careful.

[BGreen]

This is definitely a thread where I have learned a lot. I'll be checking my plastic bottles, too. At least there are a few kinds we use that I could substitute for the glass.