[pct-l] Re: equipment questions

[Lonetrail@xxxxxxx (Lonetrail@xxxxxxx)]

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> Ans: You may have to siphon water out of a mud hole keep you Pur.



> >2) I'm interested in hearing some feedback on the "Safewater Anywhere"
> >in-line filter you can splice into a reservoir drinking tube.  I've alwa=
ys
> >enjoyed being able to filter & drink right away, but I'd like to dump my
> Pur
> >Hiker if there's a lighter, non-chemical alternative.
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  Ans:  Ice can be a problem when your lines freeze at high alitude even in
summer.

Lonetrail




> I have been using this system with two platypus water containers for the
> past two years.  The only thing you have to be aware of is that the filter
> can become "vapor locked" which requires one to loosen the filter threads
> to
> establish water flow then retighten.  The filter rate slows over time, but
> if you prefilter through a bandanna I think you can get double the 100
> gallon advertised limit.  On several AT section hikes I have filtered for
> other folks at the shelters, all agreed that not having to pump to filter
> is
> awesome!  Also, the filter only weighs about 4oz. About 1/3 of many other
> well known manufacturers.
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> I hope this helps, good luck with your hike.
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> Jared
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