[pct-l] water and walking

[be hope]

For a couple of years (including Campo to KM this year) the  SteriPen always
has worked for me, according to the instructions.    I carry an extra set of
batteries and have the SteriPen "pre filter" and bottle.  When operating the
system, I'm careful that the top edge of the water SteriPen bottle is not
touched with untreated water.
Barney

On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 8:25 AM, Abigail Wilson <abiwlsn at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all!
>
> I'm planning my first thru-hike and wanted to feel you out on a couple of
> things.  I orginally planned to do the AT, but have become increasingly
> more
> obsessed with the PCT and am trying to figure out how much my assumptions
> should change.  I'm trying to go as ultralight as possible.
>
> First off, do most PCT hikers wear boots?  Trailrunners are more popular on
> the eastern trail, but it seems that all the snow and rockier terrain (esp
> the Sierras) would require more support.  Is it reasonable to start in
> boots
> and switch to lighter footwear after the Sierras?
>
> Also, I'm looking into water purification options.  Has anybody used a
> Steripen for a thru-hike?  They seem like a great, but unreliable, idea.
> What's given you the most success?
>
> This list has been really informative already - thanks for all the sharing!
> If you have any other general advice, don't hold back!  You can email me
> directly too, if you want.
>
> Abi, NC
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