Datrex Emergency Water Packet - 3 Day/72 Hour Supply(12packets)

Handy packets, sturdy packaging that stands up to abuse. I split them between my first aid kits in case I need sterile water to flush out wounds (no syringe? just a pinprick and squeeze) or cover a wound with a moist dressing. Additionally, it always helps to have extra drinking water in an emergency

I've bought these Emergency Water Packets multiple times now, from different sellers and deals, and they've always arrived in perfect condition, no leaks. These 4.227 oz packets are great for emergencies. They're compact, easy to store, and individually packaged, so there's no waste. The water tastes clean, and the packets are durable. Plus, they have a 5-year shelf life and are approved by multiple agencies. I highly recommend them for any emergency kit. This review represents my personal opinion and experience with this product. I am not affiliated with the manufacturer or seller, and this review should not be interpreted as an endorsement or professional advice. Any reliance on the information provided is at your own risk.

Perfect size for my tote.

You pay for the convenient packaging really that gives you the ability to have a bit of water with you in small convenient portions. One sachet contains about 125 ml (half a glass), meaning you get approximately 6 glasses or 1.5 quarts of water for a bit below 8 dollars. I think that's a steep price for water and a bit steep for the packaging as well (hence 4 stars, not 5). Also, one person needs about 2 quarts/day (a lot more, like 1 gallon is recommended usually), but that's in normal conditions. Should someone need these in hot summer or in a very dry climate, or was exposed to the elements, this would not be enough even for a single day. However, not enough to fully hydrate somebody does not mean it's not enough for survival. In "good conditions", I can imagine that 0.5 quarts may sustain somebody for a day and 1.5 would be enough for 3 days, though the person would be more or less severely dehydrated depending on conditions. Dehydrated is not dead however, and if I happened to find myself in a situation like that, I'd be extremely happy to have spent 8 bucks on these packets (and possibly kicking myself for not getting a bit more). Personally, I supplement these with another quart of water in a soda bottle in an easily reachable pocket of my bag. Money-wise, it is much much cheaper to get a few soda bottles and fill them up with tap water and add a few drops of unscented bleach. However it is a lot less of a pain to put many smal sachets in a bag and they seem to be very sturdy and good for many years (unlike the bleach-treated water which you'll have to remember to change regularly). No matter how much water you put in your bag, it will only be a temporary solution before you can secure access to more water, so the function of these little packets really is to help you get to a water source. Don't try to lug around enough water for a week or you won't be able to put anything else in your backpack. In a bag you need just enough to get you to more water, thus you have to think about ways of getting, storing (your palm will not suffice) and treating whatever water you find to make it safe for drinking. If you are in a very dry area, you'll need more water in your backpack, if you're in a wet one, then you'll find water faster - and will need less in your bag. Don't think however that you can exchange a good water filter for more water packets in your bag or vice versa, you'll need both if suddenly there is no potable water around you. Also, if you want to have water "for home" or "bug-in", this is NOT the product you need. For that purpose think along the lines: 2L soda bottles, large mason jars, 1-5 gallon containers, a barrel or maybe a water-bob, some bleach and gravity-fed filters like a Berkey filter. These water packets are for your bag that you can take with you, but if you think you may need more water, don't lean back satisfied after buying these - you still need a water container (a bottle or cup, you can't reuse these, even a ziploc bag is more useable to get and store more water on the go) and a way to treat water.

Thank goodness we've not had to use these yet. But I'm confident that they would be a significant emergency save if ever the event happens that we would need. So far there have been zero leaks. I just can't tell you how they taste.

I think it's worth the money to just keep a 12 pack in your car you don't have to worry about. I tried one, it taste like water, so nothing crazy going on there. Shelf life for years, they've been bouncing around in a pack in the back of my car for awhile now and nothing has leaked. They do come in a sealed bag, of which you could just leave them in should something leak eventually, but these are pretty sturdy little packs that I feel could take a lot of abuse. Anyway, worth grabbing, a bit pricey maybe since it's just water but it's money well spent should you need 'em.

Great tasting water if you ever need in any emergency.

A lot in the pack a worthy buy will buy again