[pct-l] How do you measure up?

[Bob Bankhead]

Marks? I don't need no stinking marks!

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.

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.

Let's not over-engineer things, folks.

Wandering Bob


      -----Original Message----- 
      From: stewjohns at comcast.net 
      Sent: Jan 13, 2008 8:20 AM 
      To: PCT-L list 
      Subject: [pct-l] How do you measure up? 


      I always seem to have a problem measuring liquids when I am back-packing. 
      I have a titanium pot and cup, and when I need to re-hydrate a meal, the directions
      say add a cup of water, or a cup and a half etc.  I tried to mark my cup with a 
      felt tip marker at home before I go out, but the mark doesn't last but a couple of
      days before it fades away. I know there is a good trick out there for measuring
      on the trail, but I never heard anyone mention it.  I know no one carries a measuring
      cup with them, so what's the trick?  How do you measure liquids on the trail?

      Doc Holiday


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