[pct-l] Filter vs. Chlorine dioxide

[Ed Jarrett]

I use a Sawyer filter now, but did hike several seasons using the chlorine dioxide tablets.  They are easy to use and impart minimal taste.  However, they require 30 minutes to kill most bugs, and 4 hours to get the toughest ones.  That can make for a long wait.  Or carry more water than you would otherwise, with some drinkable, and some that is being treated.  And your water has time to warm up closer to air temp before you drink it and may not be as refreshing.  And that is what led me to carry the extra couple of ounces for a Sawyer Squeeze filter.

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> From: woodyard.caitlin at gmail.com
> Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2014 18:30:48 -0800
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Filter vs. Chlorine dioxide
> 
> I've been planning on carrying my Katadyn hiker pro plus chlorine dioxide tablets as backup if/when filter replacement is needed. Now I'm reading on other forums about folks carrying *only* chlorine dioxide (aquamira or the like) with a sediment strainer (coffee filter). Anybody here with experience using tablets/drops only and ditching the filter weight? 
> Thanks!
> Cate
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