Duck tape canteen!

 by TSC
barnhill123 says: Jun 24, 2012. 9:01 PM
use ziploc bag liner for safe water then wrap in duct tape
TSC (author) in reply to barnhill123Jun 25, 2012. 5:31 AM
Ready did something like that.But thanks any way!
blingblingdog says: Apr 1, 2012. 5:55 PM
what a rip off it doesnt show how to make it
TSC (author) in reply to blingblingdogApr 5, 2012. 1:01 PM
Sorry I don't have it any more so can't make a instructable on it! If I get ducttape any time soon I might make other one then I maybe post instructable on it.
bobert610 says: Jul 2, 2011. 11:48 PM
water not safe to drink after being exposed to duct tape i think
TSC (author) in reply to bobert610Jul 5, 2011. 5:51 AM
Your right it problly is not.
bobert610 in reply to TSCJul 5, 2011. 12:33 PM
per haps taking a water bladder and coating it in duct tape would work. i did a similar ible here
http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Hydration-pack-on-the-cheap/
Air_Assassin says: Feb 13, 2011. 7:21 AM
Please tell us how to make it! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! :)
TSC (author) in reply to Air_AssassinFeb 14, 2011. 9:22 AM
Its all ready gone but I meat make a other one thats food safe!
Air_Assassin in reply to TSCFeb 14, 2011. 6:35 PM
ok
TSC (author) in reply to Air_AssassinFeb 15, 2011. 3:25 PM
=D
affitfather says: Feb 4, 2011. 10:34 PM
It is Duck tape. Yes it is a duck on the label
TSC (author) in reply to affitfatherFeb 5, 2011. 9:03 AM
?????
AngryRedhead says: Aug 17, 2010. 7:28 AM
I don't think duct tape is food safe.
Saturn V in reply to AngryRedheadAug 29, 2010. 8:27 AM
Canteens are for water, not food. And it'll be fine if you wash it out and have no sticky on the inside. It was made for waterproofing ammunition crates in WWII, and would work absolutely fine as a canteen.
AngryRedhead in reply to Saturn VSep 8, 2010. 3:21 PM
I know what canteens are, and "food safe" is a general term. The USDA defines food as "a raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient used or intended for use or for sale in whole or in part for human consumption, or chewing gum" when discussing food safety. The bit that separates one side of the tape from the other is the adhesive, and the factories producing duct tape are doubtfully concerned about contaminants in the product since it was not intended to be used as a food or water container or to come in continual contact with the body. Waterproofing ammunition crates in WWII is not proof of food safety.

The canteen would make for a good prop or costume accessory, but it would be irresponsible to say that it was a safe container for drinking water.
Saturn V in reply to AngryRedheadSep 8, 2010. 3:40 PM
You have a point, but I have a few sayings for you.
1.) I reject your reality and substitute my own.
2.) Live dangerously.
Also, when I was talking about Ammunition crates, I was talking about the fact it's waterproof, not that it's food safe (no implicaton implied). And any contaminates from the Duct Tape would be washed out by water. I know it's probably not a good idea to use it repeatedly over a long period of time, but just to show it off every now and then, along with thourough washings and replacment every now and then, it would be fine for you. There are few problems in life a liberal ammount of duct tape can't solve, and this isn't one of them.
AngryRedhead in reply to Saturn VSep 8, 2010. 4:02 PM
Some contaminants get leeched out slowly over time and not just from quick rinses which is partially why you use glass in chemistry experiments rather than plastic, and disregarding the health risks, I really don't think anything coming out of a duct tape container would taste good. You'd be suffering one way or another for a little bit of glory/fame when there are many other things you can do with duct tape for a similar amount of prestige. Best to buy a metal canteen and cover the outside with duct tape for cushioning, insulation, and customization since duct tape comes in a lot of colors and patterns.
Saturn V in reply to AngryRedheadSep 11, 2010. 6:53 AM
You have a point about that, but I think it should maybe used in worst-case scenarios and for show.  And I'm sure a few drinks from a duct tape canteen won't kill you.
TSC (author) in reply to Saturn VNov 30, 2010. 5:09 AM
No I do not think it will kill you!
TSC (author) in reply to AngryRedheadAug 18, 2010. 6:33 PM
OK!!!!
Mr. Potato Head says: Nov 29, 2010. 11:48 AM
I bet you get some mighty good tasting water out of that canteen.
TSC (author) in reply to Mr. Potato HeadNov 30, 2010. 5:05 AM
Oh yay it good!LOL!
AntMan232 says: Aug 31, 2010. 8:36 AM
How waterproof is it around the neck?
TSC (author) in reply to AntMan232Aug 31, 2010. 12:35 PM
Pretty water proof!
~KGB~ says: Aug 17, 2010. 7:57 AM
nice
TSC (author) in reply to ~KGB~Aug 18, 2010. 6:33 PM
Thanks!
~KGB~ in reply to TSCAug 19, 2010. 9:54 AM
np
TSC (author) in reply to ~KGB~Aug 19, 2010. 3:56 PM
=D
~KGB~ in reply to TSCAug 23, 2010. 3:57 PM
=D
SpeedStrikerXLR says: Aug 17, 2010. 6:41 AM
I think its call duct tape not duck tape or the brand Is Duck Tape...
TSC (author) in reply to SpeedStrikerXLRAug 18, 2010. 6:34 PM
Yes the brand is duck tape I think!
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