[cdt-l] Water Filters and use of Heet

[joseph beals]

I'm sure it must be dangerous, since I haven't heard
it mentioned.  Has anyone tried white gas in a pepsi
can stove -Joe
--- Melanie Simmerman <jennylind50 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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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