[pct-l] Giardiasis

[jmayer@rochester.rr.com (Jim Mayer)]

If you look hard, you can even find unscented hand sanitizers.  As of
last year the Target brand alcohol gel was that way (and cheap).  I
repackage it into a small plastic bottle with a screw top.

-- Jim


On Fri, 2002-03-15 at 14:24, Paul Magnanti wrote:
> What I find amusing about the whole filter debate is
> this fact: How many out there wash their hands after
> doing #2 and before eating in the backcountry?
> 
> We see many ads for filters, but not one telling the
> benefits of simply washing your hands with Purel (or
> something similar).  More than one study has shown
> that lack of proper hygiene can cause all kinds of
> nasty things, both in and out of the backcountry.
> 
> Doubt we will see that in Backpacker/Outside Mag
> though.. :-)
> 
> It is why I seldom treat my water..but use Purel on my
> hands religiously after using the backcountry bathroom
> and before eating. Ramen noodles are interesting
> enough without some extra bonus germs to go with the
> MSG pack. :D