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<DIV><FONT size=3>Marks? I don't need no stinking marks!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>The only time I need to "measure" water is for re-hydrating my
freeze-dried dinners. I've memorized the approximate level at which that amount
of water fits into my cup. If I ever want more or less water, I just use my
Mark-1 Eyeball and make the adjustment, up or down. Works every time. Prescision
to the nearest 1/4 ounce is not needed.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>You say you need increments of one cup (8 US fluid ounces)?
Either carry a container that holds just that amount or memorize how full it is
with one cup of water in it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Let's not over-engineer things, folks.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Wandering Bob</DIV>
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Message----- <BR>From: stewjohns@comcast.net <BR>Sent: Jan 13, 2008 8:20
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<DIV>I always seem to have a problem measuring liquids when I am
back-packing. </DIV>
<DIV>I have a titanium pot and cup, and when I need to re-hydrate a meal,
the directions</DIV>
<DIV>say add a cup of water, or a cup and a half etc. I tried to
mark my cup with a </DIV>
<DIV>felt tip marker at home before I go out, but the mark doesn't last
but a couple of</DIV>
<DIV>days before it fades away. I know there is a good trick out there for
measuring</DIV>
<DIV>on the trail, but I never heard anyone mention it. I know no
one carries a measuring</DIV>
<DIV>cup with them, so what's the trick? How do you measure liquids
on the trail?</DIV>
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