[pct-l] Unhealthy side effects of long term AquaMira use?

[Terry]

Hi Gideon, 
I don't have any experience with aqua Mira as I'm fairly new to this sport/life on the trail. What I do have experience with however is years of digestive tract problems from food most don't have a problem with. I know I'm not the average bear in this regard but, at the same, I know I need to be just a little more careful with my water supply than most and that is why I carry a filter that I can rely on and not just chemicals. 

Better for me to toot down the trail without a dribble too. 

Terry

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On Apr 9, 2013, at 1:41 PM, Gideon Scher <gideonscher at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks to all for the answers to my question re - the platypus water
> filter. I see the issue generated a sub-thread which seems to indicate that
> AquaMira is a popular and light-weight water treatment system. However, I
> have heard that long-term use (thru-hike) of chemical treatment of water
> can have unhealthy side effects. Anyone have any knowledge on this
> regarding AquaMira specifically??
> 
> Thanks,
> Gideon
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