[pct-l] hydration question!

[Steel-Eye]

Good afternoon, Krikor,

In the hot sections I noted that I got an average of 10 miles per gallon, 
however I don't remember carrying more than 8-9 liters at a time, and I 
didn't drink a liter in every 2.5-mile increment.  The cool early-morning 
hours, when I really like to book the miles, requires less.  Plus there us 
usually a water resupply point somewhere during the day, and the best plan 
is -- provided the water availability is reliable -- to arrive thirsty and 
tank-up both you and your bottles.  My most common load starting a dry 
section was two full 2.5 liter sacks plus a one-liter bottle.

Steel-Eye

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "krikor yeremian" <kyeremian at gmail.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 2:51 PM
Subject: [pct-l] hydration question!


> hello again everybody! thank you all for submissions pertaining to 
> questions
> that i have had in the past. here is another...i am currently considering
> hydration options for my upcoming hike on the pct from tuolumne meadows to
> ashland, oregon. I have encountered sections that are waterless for around
> 15 miles. is 2 litres of water enough for that? or do you all think that i
> would need more? i am 6'1 190lbs and my partner 5'9 215lbs, both in
> good cardiovascular shape. i am leaning towards 3 litres of water total 
> for
> such days. what does everyone else think? peace!
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