[pct-l] Water treatment (revisited)

[Ron Dye]

Also, those who added beverage powder to their camelbacks found that the
tube quickly became a breeding ground for bacteria.  Best to use something
else.

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Gary Wright
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 12:02 PM
To: Mike Chapman
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net; Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Water treatment (revisited)


On Dec 28, 2010, at 11:59 AM, Mike Chapman wrote:

> I dont tell others how to live,but my filter is
> lightweight and takes any gamble out of the decision,to me water is
> one of the musts to not skimp on. I do keep a bottle of iodine tabs on
> my person,just incase something takes my pack(water flow,off a
> cliff,bear,other human). Good luck and if you happen to need my
> filter,no problem.

If you are *not* using chemical treatment on a regular basis it is
important to spend some time in town thoroughly cleaning your water
systems (i.e. soap and water).  Adding filtered water to a
contaminated water bladder or bottle isn't helpful.

If you are using chemicals, be sure to swish the treated water
around with a loose cap so that the treated water gets in the threads
of the bottle/bladder top.

Radar
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