[Cdt-l] Water on the cdt

[Paul Healy]

Hi Frost,

I generally plan to carry one liter of water for every ten miles of
waterless trail.  I fully hydrate at the last water stop, and also plan to
carry an extra three or so liters if I plan to dry camp.  That has worked
well for me over the years.

On the choice of routes north of Silver City, I would, as others have,
 recommend the Gila river route, I think it is a highlight of this section
of the trail.

Enjoy your hike!

Paul


Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2015 08:57:25 -0800
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Good morning everyone.
I plan on hiking the cdt 2015, my question is about water north of silver
city.  One stretch is a possible 50 miles.  I would like to be able to
carry my water.

So I just checked my notes at Hat creek rim. PCT   I carried 5 quart for
the 30 miles. But and a big But.. Mile 22 had a cashe.  There was poor
quality and I used 2 quarts  thus.. 7 quarts to 30 miles thus...

.23 q per mile in the hot sun
So I would need .23 X 50= 11.65 quarts. For 50 miles.  That's 2.91 gallons
or 24.25 pounds of water at 8.34 pounds per gallon

Does this sound reasonable?  To those of you who have hiked the trail?
Frost
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