[pct-l] Water treatment (revisited)

[Gerry Zamora]

I find it best to use my camelback for water only.  I used gatoraid in my
old one and that got nasty fast my current one never gets gross and it goes
weeks in between cleanings but I only use water in it.
Gerry
On Dec 28, 2010 1:58 PM, "Ron Dye" <chiefcowboy at verizon.net> wrote:
> Also, those who added beverage powder to their camelbacks found that the
> tube quickly became a breeding ground for bacteria. Best to use something
> else.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Gary Wright
> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 12:02 PM
> To: Mike Chapman
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net; Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Water treatment (revisited)
>
>
> On Dec 28, 2010, at 11:59 AM, Mike Chapman wrote:
>
>> I dont tell others how to live,but my filter is
>> lightweight and takes any gamble out of the decision,to me water is
>> one of the musts to not skimp on. I do keep a bottle of iodine tabs on
>> my person,just incase something takes my pack(water flow,off a
>> cliff,bear,other human). Good luck and if you happen to need my
>> filter,no problem.
>
> If you are *not* using chemical treatment on a regular basis it is
> important to spend some time in town thoroughly cleaning your water
> systems (i.e. soap and water). Adding filtered water to a
> contaminated water bladder or bottle isn't helpful.
>
> If you are using chemicals, be sure to swish the treated water
> around with a loose cap so that the treated water gets in the threads
> of the bottle/bladder top.
>
> Radar
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