[pct-l] The taste of water

[Seth Jacobs]

It would be good to know before you start out whether your sensitive to the
taste of water.  I'm a bit of a sissy in that regard.  You're going to be
drinking a great deal of it and some of the water in SoCal isn't very
palatable, even after filtering.  I used a Katdyn water filter last year,
but found that when the water was obtained from a tank, it tasted like
metal; from a trough, it tasted like concrete.  When stored in a bladder,
the bladder imbued the water with the taste of plastic.  And often the
water got warm, which made it worse.  You can add flavoring to the water
(just don't add the flavoring to a bladder) which helps with the taste and
which can provide nutrients such as potassium.  It wasn't a deal breaker by
any means, but it's something to consider when planning a hike.

Seth





> Okay everyone, here I go....
> I am planning my trip for 2013, I am excited and nervous.  Love hiking and
> walking and traveling, but haven't done this long of an adventure before.
>  Timing is right for me w/job and life.
>
> I plan on starting at kickoff, but may have to start earlier because I may
> have to leave trail for a week before I hit the Sierras.
>
> So far, I've got the following:
>
> tent- big agnes UL1
> quilt - Ray Way Alpine
> footprint and sleeping pad
> ULA Circuit pack
> trekking poles - Black Diamond
>
> going stove-less
>
> down jacket
> wool longjohns
> running and trail runners (I've got 4 pair right now, varying sizes, will
> get more on trail as needed)
> sunshirt (need replacement)
> nylon windpants (convertible)
> hat (warm and sun)
>
> iphone
>
>
> Need:
> Ice axe
> bear canister
> rain gear
> solar charger
> water system - tablets and/or filter
>
>
> Any feedback would be awesome!
>
> Thank you - Elizabeth
>
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