This is the first time I have used one in earnest as it’s the first time I’ve had to deal with dirty water. I always take it with me though just in case and it worked a treat.
That's a great tip Alex, I've not heard of those bags before & could have done with one when we visited that area. It's been the only silty river we've had to draw water from which wasn't the most enjoyable of experiences haha.
I bought a pair of Millbank bags from a surpluser a few years ago. Haven't used them much. I used one once to filter some rainwater from off my roof. And still, I boiled that. I was thinking -- what if I made a Staged Filter: fill the toe with sand, the ankle with charcoal, and the calf with shredded dry grass. Even then, I'd want to boil it.
Certainly worth a try and I have seen that as a way to filter water if you don't have the ready-made filter equipment. I am generally pretty conservative about water treatment myself and would probably still boil it or put it through a filter.
I haven’t ever used one of these, so it was really interesting to see one in action. Thanks for sharing, Alex
This is the first time I have used one in earnest as it’s the first time I’ve had to deal with dirty water. I always take it with me though just in case and it worked a treat.
That's a great tip Alex, I've not heard of those bags before & could have done with one when we visited that area. It's been the only silty river we've had to draw water from which wasn't the most enjoyable of experiences haha.
@@bigskyadventures I always carry the Browns bag but this was the only time I have ever had to use it.
good job Alex, heard about these but never seen one in action. Murky rivers are the norm out this way, might have to get myself one ✌🏻
@@outandabout_oz They do a good job of protecting your filters
They're great. Simple to use and they extend the life of your good filter by not allowing all the crud to get in. 😁
@@BlackshacksBushcraft Indeed. Very effective
I bought a pair of Millbank bags from a surpluser a few years ago. Haven't used them much. I used one once to filter some rainwater from off my roof. And still, I boiled that.
I was thinking -- what if I made a Staged Filter: fill the toe with sand, the ankle with charcoal, and the calf with shredded dry grass. Even then, I'd want to boil it.
Certainly worth a try and I have seen that as a way to filter water if you don't have the ready-made filter equipment. I am generally pretty conservative about water treatment myself and would probably still boil it or put it through a filter.
Very educational! Where can we purchase a Browns Bag in Aus?
@@k777-q4z I bought it directly from the UK. I have not seen it on an Australian site. Maybe Survival Supplies Australia It’s their sort of thing