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The Lounge => Historical Discussion => Historical Reenactment => Topic started by: Akko on May 11, 2015, 09:52:49 am

Title: Dangers of using a Vietnam era Dutch military surplus canteen?
Post by: Akko on May 11, 2015, 09:52:49 am

I bought a Dutch military canteen a while back (plastic). It's from the Vietnam era. (60's-70's) and I was wondering if there was any danger if I decided to use it. I'm currently washing it with soap and very hot water. I thought I might find some help on this area of the forum because I figure y'all use surplus for some reenactments.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Dangers of using a Vietnam era Dutch military surplus canteen?
Post by: Tharan on May 11, 2015, 12:06:08 pm

I would say to sterilise it as well

Title: Re: Dangers of using a Vietnam era Dutch military surplus canteen?
Post by: Akko on May 11, 2015, 10:40:37 pm

Quote from: Tharan on May 11, 2015, 12:06:08 pm

I would say to sterilise it as well

That's what I was thinking, but I wasnt sure if it would damage it. Just dousing something that is 50 or so years old in rubbing alcohol just didnt feel right to me. lol

Title: Re: Dangers of using a Vietnam era Dutch military surplus canteen?
Post by: Bondd on May 16, 2015, 05:13:14 pm

Clean it with bleach. Make sure to leave the bleach in when you use it though.