[pct-l] Fw: Desert Water Capacity?

[Edward Anderson]

Maggie,
 
I think it"s best to err on the side of caution and carry somewhat more water and electrolites than you think you might need. Don't count on the water caches except in an emergency.
 
Having said that, I have observed, during more than 60 years of hiking, running and playing tennis, that people vary noticeably in how much they sweat during similar physical activity. It depends, to a large extent, on your body build, and, if you are hiking, how much you are carrying, and how fast you are walking. I have always been a skinny guy. I have hiked with people in the past who were sweating profusely while I was not. We were hiking together and going at the same walking speed and carrying similar loads. We are all different. If you are a sweater, be sure that you consume enough salt to replace what you lose while sweating.
Enjoy your PCT hike - leave no trace.
MendoRider-Hiker
 

________________________________
 From: Maggie Lyons Weller <maggierlyons at gmail.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:48 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Desert Water Capacity?
  
Hello,

My husband and I are attempting to thru-hike this year for the first time.
We are debating how many of liters of water we should be carrying
throughout the desert. Currently, we have to capacity to carry 11 liters
each [ (1) 6L drom, (2) 2 L Platypus, and (1) 1L plastic drinking bottle].
That would be 22L between the two of us. In light of this years water
conditions, is this completely overkill? We would appreciate any and all.
suggestions.

Thank you!
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