[pct-l] Water

[Lisa Freathy]

Another water question which I know is completely different for each person, but 
I would love any feedback/experience so I can have a better idea...

I typically drink a LOT of water and I do NOT deal very well with the heat, the 
dessert section has me very nervous. As I am figuring out my pack weight I am 
estimating that at some times I may want the capacity to carry 9 liters of water 
(19.8lbs!!?). This seems to be much higher than that which others estimate as 
far as bottle sizes/needs. Am I going overboard?? I was thinking of carrying the 
following... 


~Four 1 liter plastic bottles (plastic re-used smart water bottles or something 
like that)
~One 2.5/3 liter camelback bladder
~One 4 liter colapsable platy or dromlite (platy is lighter, dromlite seems more 
sturdy... preference/opinions?)

I don't plan on having all filled all the time and will most likely reduce 
containers in the sierras, but does this seem on target or overboard for a heat 
sensitive water lover like me?

Thanks!Lisa 


"Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb 
a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."
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