[pct-l] So. Calif. Desert Water Caches

[stonedancer1 at aol.com]

Another strategy to consider is setting out your own water caches.  I've been doing this for years.  I've picked out 6 or 8 locations, not to difficult to reach by 4WD, but where I wanted to make sure water was available.  Then I wrote a note with my name and arrival date on a big water jug, and wrapped each jug in tin foil and burlap.  The cache consists of hiding the jug under a bush at a little distance from the trail (or the trail angel cache if any).  Then I take a picture of where it is, so I can look at the picture on my hiking camera when I get back there on foot.  I have had pretty good success, only one or two have been punctured by critters.  Excess water can be left for the next guy.  I take care of the litter.

Stone Dancer


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-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>
To: Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>; Melanie Clarke <melaniekclarke at gmail.com>
Cc: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tue, Jan 11, 2011 6:12 pm
Subject: Re: [pct-l] So. Calif. Desert Water Caches


i have heard several people say 3 miles per liter.
personally i couldn't drink more than 4 miles per liter...   in temperate 
eather i would go 2 liters for ten miles.
... this assumes you camp somewhere where you can drink your fill.
one opinion of many;
ake your own decisions about safety;  lack of water is no joke.  this is what i 
do, and not a recommendation , blah blah ; )
Paul

On Jan 11, 2011, at 7:22 AM, Melanie Clarke wrote:
> Dear Diane,

 How much water should I bring during some of those long stretches  
 of no
 water?  About 2 gallons?  I don't want to have to depend on water  
 caches.

 Melanie

     
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