Re: [pct-l] PUR filters

[Bighummel@aol.com]

Scott Thompson, you make good points.  I too expect performance from my gear, 
but I limit my expectations to a reasonable level and don't expect gear to 
perform miracles.  I also take advantage of guarantees where products don't 
perform to the guaranteed level.  However, I view this as a favor not a 
right, unless the product has truly failed due to defect.  Expecting a filter 
to not clog, without regard to the quality of water being filtered, is blind 
expectation.  PUR does the long distance hiking community a favor by offering 
this guarantee and in that sense it is a feature of their product.  It 
doesn't mean that it will or should not clog when you expose it to repeated 
intense use.  

Therein, it comes down to my perspective of the contract.  I view it as a 
favor not a right and therefor, I would choose to compliment them first and 
then complain, rather than take them to task as though I have a right and 
they have violated my right.

IMHO,

Best regards,

Greg "Strider" Hummel
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