Identification

• Desert water bags usually have shoulder straps for portability. The upper corners of these bags generally have aluminum or plastic caps. Desert water bags are usually made out of canvas, as canvas material helps maintain the cool and refreshing qualities of water.
  
  

Warning

• Even though desert water bags used to be commonly used for Marines and solders working in desert operations, they are not practical for use in chemical or biological warfare atmospheres because they are highly porous and they also lack gas-mask drinking tube attachments. In these situations, traditional military canteens are used for water storage.
  
  

Significance

• A lot of people attach desert water bags on the front bumpers of their vehicles while traveling. Some people, however, place them on the front of the radiators. The handles of canvas desert water bags will often be seen hanging from radiator ornaments towards the front of vehicles. This is because during driving, the air that passes will keep the water nice and cool.
  
  

Theories/Speculation

• If you are interesting in purchasing a desert water bag of your own, there are several places on the Internet to find them. They are often available for sale on the Internet auction websites eBay and Yahoo! Auctions. Many of the desert water bags are canvas bags that were made in the 1950s. They are generally sold cheaply, anywhere between $5 and $30.
  
  

Benefits

• Desert water bags are effective because they effectively keep water cool and appetizing to drink, especially on a hot day in the dry desert. Water kept in canteens will be warm or hot, and definitely won't quench your thirst in the same way. Desert water bags consists of skins that evaporate and cold water to keep the inner body core cool.