[pct-l] Water treatment (revisited)

[albert at survivalcrafters.com]

I ordered it online and didn't have any problem. I do seem to remember a
discussion about this awhile back and that there's nothing particularly
wrong with the product that makes it dangerous to the environment or
anything like that. I think the consensus was that us Californians are just
considered too stupid to be able to figure out the number of drops to put in
a given amount of water to make it safe to drink. That's why it's ok in the
other 49 states.

Thanks for the heads up about being careful thinking I'll be able to wander
into any store along the way to resupply if necessary. From what I've read I
may refill the bottles with bleach if I empty the AM bottles but then I
don't know what I'd do with the other 30ozs left in the newly bought bleach
bottle.

-Albert 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes
[mailto:diane at santabarbarahikes.com] 
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 11:50 AM
To: albert at survivalcrafters.com
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Water treatment (revisited)

Be advised you cannot purchase Aquamira in California. So you might want to
purchase enough for the full distance you plan to hike or plan to order
online. Online is the only way to get it in California.  
It may be hard to find in Oregon and Washington because there are few
outfitters near the trail.

Diane

On Dec 23, 2010, at 4:52 PM, <albert at survivalcrafters.com> wrote:

>
>
> Good point and 30 gallons is an ample amount to work with out the  
> gate. I
> can see wanting to purify a liter now and then and then doing 4  
> liters or
> more at once if setting up camp for a day so I'm happy with the  
> drops.  -
> Albert
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l- 
> bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes
> Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 2:12 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Water treatment (revisited)
>
> I calculated the AM bottles will treat 30 gallons.
> It's nice to be able to adjust the dose and the strength and not be  
> stuck
> with a set amount as a tablet will do.
> Diane
> (aka Piper - named myself so as not to get an annoying name like  
> "Hazmat" or
> "Quarter-full" which could have been my trail names.)
>
> On Dec 23, 2010, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
>>
>> Albert,
>>
>> I have yet to use a chemical treatment but plan on carrying some next
>> year through?certain areas. I initially ordered the liquid aqua mira
>> as I liked the fact?you could adjust "dosage" for the amount of water
>> you are treating vs the tablets which are for a specific amount.
>> However after receiving my first order of the drops?I am now
>> considering the tablets as they weigh less.
>> The two liquid
>> bottles weigh 3 oz while 24 tablets weigh .7oz. I am not sure how  
>> much
>> water the?full bottles of liquid will treat compared to the 24 liters
>> the
>> 24 tabs will
>> treat. I'm going to give them both a try and decide which I like
>> better. I will also be using my filter in SoCal and perhaps  
>> nothing in
>> certain areas.
>>
>> I'm sure you will find what works best for you, happy hiking!
>> Lisa
>
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