[pct-l] Aquamira

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Aquamira is a 2 percent solution of Chlorine Dioxide that is activated 
(released) by mixing it with a phosphoric acid solution.  It has no taste that I 
could tell, and no side effects from extended use, in my experience at least.  I 
used it regularly for five months on the Appalachian Trail last year and 
carried no water filter.  (Yes, I know that proves nothing about its effectiveness, 
but I only got sick once and that was almost certainly from eating in a 
rather suspect restaurant.)  

I've not been able to find it at camping stores in my area (including REI), 
but I just bought a supply on the internet.  As info, prices at seven web 
suppliers ranged from $10.64 to $15.00., plus shipping.  The lowest was 
campinggurus.com.  I received the shipment from them in five days, no hassle.      
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In a message dated 6/12/03 9:17:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
plongton@pacbell.net writes:

> I would be curious to know more about the water purifier - Aquamira. What 
> is there to know about using this product over a period of months? Thanks Paul
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