Water Storage Blog

Understanding Hydration LayersDefining the ConceptYour body sheds heat 25 times faster in water than in air, yet the water you carry rarely receives the same thermal consideration! I have watched hikers in the Cederberg ignore this relationship. A water storage jacket...

The Architecture of Train Water SystemsLocomotive vs Passenger Car TanksA long-haul locomotive can swallow 4,000 litres of water daily, and its tank hugs the frame low to the rails. That low ride uses gravity for feed and keeps the mass stable on sharp South African...

The Current State of Water Resources in Southern Africa's BreadbasketClimate Variability and Erratic Rainfall PatternsRainfall across Southern Africa's breadbasket has declined by roughly 10% in key growing zones over the past two decades. The rains that do arrive...

Assessing Your Household Water Storage NeedsDaily Water Consumption Estimates per PersonCape Town’s “Day Zero” taught us that municipal water is a fickle friend. Estimating your household needs starts with daily consumption per person, which hovers between 15 and 25...

Selecting the Ideal Six-Gallon Water Storage ContainerDurable Materials for Long-Term UseEveryone has witnessed the heartbreak of a flimsy bucket surrendering at the worst possible moment. In South Africa, where water interruptions arrive without a shred of courtesy,...

The Myth of the Hump: What Camels Really StoreThe Hump Is Fat, Not WaterA camel's hump can weigh up to 35 kilograms, yet it holds zero water. That weight is pure fat, a reserve that fuels long treks across arid terrain. So where camel storage water occurs is a more...