[pct-l] Water filters/purification

[Phil Baily]

I too remember hanging my Sierra Cup from my belt and drinking 
whenever I passed a stream. I also still have my cup but don't carry 
it and don't do that any. Anyway, without going into the need for 
purification which has been debated ad nauseum here, a pump is not 
necessary if you carry chemicals. I am not familiar with Aqua Mira, 
but most chemicals require some wait for them to act before you can 
drink. Therefore, I choose to use a pump (also a Hiker) which gives 
me safe drinkable water as fast as I can pump, but is heavier. I also 
have a silt filter on it which helps in cartridge life if you pump 
anywhere where there is sand, etc. in the water. Those are my 
thoughts, but HYOH and have fun.

Pieces



At 12:56 PM 1/4/07, Ziggy Bean wrote:
>I may have missed this discussion somewhere but what is the consensus (Ha!
>Is there ever a consensus on this listserv?) on water
>purification/filtration methods for the PCT.  I have a Katadyn Hiker filter
>and Aquamira.  Is a filter necessary?
>
>Thanks,
>Greta
>
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