These bags, from way back in the early 1900s to the '60s, were the lifeline on those long, dusty road trips, especially out in the desert where the sun beat down like it had a personal grudge. The trick was simple—soak the bag, fill it with water, then hang it off the car's hood ornament or bumper like some makeshift relic. As the water bled out, it didn’t just drip; it evaporated, cooling itself down about a dozen degrees below the scorching air.

It wasn’t just a drink in the middle of nowhere; it was survival. No air conditioning, no coolers for your beer—just the hot wind and that canvas bag trying its damnedest to keep you alive. Drivers carried these things on everything from automobiles to tractors, just in case the radiator got thirsty too. Hot days, rough roads, and a bag of water hanging off the front like a last-ditch prayer—somehow, it all worked out.

Material
Canvas / Metal 

Conditions
Item is used.  It shows some wear due to age. Dirt stains all over the surface. One of the metal seals on top is missing.

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