[pct-l] purifying water

[Scott Bryce]

On 10/7/2010 4:03 PM, kristen grund wrote:
>
> Hello Backpackers!
>
> I am hiking the PCT with my boyfriend in 2011. We are getting all our
> gear together and have noticed that water purification methods have
> no been talked about much. I have been researching a bunch, but there
> is a lot of mixed reviews. We are not very partial to bringing along
> tablets to drop into our water (although lighter) are not wanting to
> drink chemicals for 4 in a half to six months (we have very clean
> water in Oregon and Finland and have been spolied). Any feedback or
> recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

If you are determined to filter your water, the MSR Hyperflow is a good
choice. You will want to practice back flushing it at home before you
take it out on the trail, and you will want to carry a chemical backup.