[pct-l] Water for first 20 miles

[sbryce at scottbryce.com]

> I am starting the trail on Saturday and, according to the water report,
> water availability looks pretty iffy for the first 20 miles. Any advice on
> how much to bring for that section? My rule of thumb is 1 liter per 5
> miles but that is 4 liters. Ouch.


I carried one liter for every 3 miles. That means I stared the trail with
7 liters. It is not as bad as it sounds. You use it up as you hike, and
most of the first half of that 20 miles is relatively flat.