[cdt-l] Water Filters and use of Heet

[Melanie Simmerman]

Heet is GAS Line Antifreeze, or methyl alchohol, and
is used for alcohol stoves. Usually available in small
convenience stores, and any place that sells basic
auto supplies/hardware stores.
Melanie
--- Linda and Gene <mountainbliss at alltel.net> wrote:

> Here are a couple questions out to all my CDT
> mentors:  What sections of the CDT can one expect
> the need for water filters.  I do recall reading the
> debate of "to treat or not to treat water," and the
> use of germicidal type tablets.  I am trying to cut
> weight out of my pack (who isn't?) for a sobo this
> June.  Are water sources in Montana similar to the
> higher elevations on the PCT?  Those higher areas on
> the PCT, as I recall, I used about 3 drops of
> bleach, or 6 drops of iodine and a 1/4 vit C tablet
> in a 22 oz Gator Aide bottle (Please correct me if I
> am wrong about the amount of drops needed).  I used
> a filter in S. Calf. and a few other places along
> the lower elevations on the PCT.  Knowing those
> areas along the CDT that would require a filter
> would help plan where to keep sending the filter
> ahead. 
> The second part of my subject is the use of "Heet." 
> I hate assuming anything, but I will go out on a
> limb on this one -  In Yogi's "CDT Handbook"
> (extremely helpful) she refers to a product called
> Heet, which is available at certain resupply
> locations.  Is Heet an additive for vehicles?  I
> have in the past used a product call "Magic Heat,"
> however, it cooks food too slow.  So, I am
> "assuming" Heet is used as a substitute for
> denatured alcohol stoves and not in gas type stoves.
> Looking forward to your responses.
> Happy Trails, 
> Flat Feet>
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