[pct-l] bleach treament links

[neil p.]

Alright so I think the plan to have a flexible setup for shelter/sleep
system is good. However I would take the video camera as you will regret
not carrying the minimal weight and missing all the memories. Also switch
to bleach and save yourself the weight and hassle, use non-scented bleach
at a rate of 2drops/L if good water, 3 if slightlier dirty and 4 drop if
you feel like you might be drinking toilet water. Good luck on your
adventure
-Queso


Message: 17
Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:12:09 -0800
From: Cameron A Hirtle <hirtle at uoregon.edu>
Subject: [pct-l] Bleach treatment links?
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 Hey all, hope you're as pumped as I am to start this hike shortly! So
 being my first thru hike, I am trying to keep my base pack weight at a
 minimum. Right about now, I weigh in at almost exactly 15 pounds with
 trekking poles in hand and not on the pack. When I got off of working my
 first contract back in September before I hiked the Rogue River in
 Southern Oregon, I bought a Katadyn hiker pro, one because my first
 water filter was ANCIENT and two I figured I would like it for short
 trips and for my thru hike this summer. Now that I am trying to shave a
 couple pounds, I am considering aquamira or bleach as an alternative.
 The good thing about my sleeping system is I can add or subtract in warm
 weather because I am carrying a lightweight bivi and Gossamer gear
 SpinnShelter, so if weather gets nice I could consider dumping the bivi
 or shelter and keep one. But 14 oz of water filter, as convenient as I
 think they are, is a bit heavy, even leaving my video camera at home
 which I reluctantly forced myself to do. Any opinions? I know that along
 the way I will dump stuff and maybe pick up new gear along the way, but
 I was looking for some good links or even just knowledge on how to
 select bleach with the correct mixture to a liter of water (seems to be
 much cheaper than Aquamira, which you constantly replace)? Much
 appreciated, I will continue to shave those ounces away.... -Cam