[pct-l] Aqua Mira

[Lisa Freathy]

Thinking about water for my 2011 thru hike. I have heard great things about aqua 
mira and it seems many use this option. I do plan on carrying a filter as I 
don't like the idea of anything chemical on a regualr basis, but I am 
considering have some other method of treatment as back up to my filter (and 
perhaps to allow me to bounce my filter ahead in certain areas). Just a couple 
of questions...

~I see that aqua mira comes in liquid and tablets, any experience with or 
pros/cons of either? I am considering the tablets as of right now.

~I thought I had heard that you can't purchase this in CA and that is where I 
live. I didn't see this on their website, but I do have the option of having out 
of state family order for me. Do you know if the aqua mira company will/can ship 
to CA?

~If indeed this is banned for sale in CA does anybody know why?

~Are there other lightweight options that I should consider instead? 

Thank you!
Lisa 


"Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb 
a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."
~ John Muir