[pct-l] Class of 2004 Gear

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

One option for carrying extra water is the Coghlan's universal bottle carrier 
(see www.campmor .com, #87672-H).  I use two for carrying two 1.5 liter 
bottles (from the local health food store, SmartWater).  The Velcro adjustable 
straps around the bottle are very adjustable with a wide range of sizes. 

The carrier comes with straps so you can carry it across your chest and 
weighs 2.75 ounces/$3.99 each.  Not bad for carrying 1.5 liters.  

The only thing I would do is put some duct tape around the bottom of your 
bottles to protect them.  Also, a piece of tape over the bottom holding strap, so 
it does not shift and the bottle fall through.  No big deal to correct with 
some tape.

I am going to use them with my Platypus Totes to carry 5.5 liters of water 
across the desert from Warner Springs to Lake Morena in April.  Plus I have more 
water carrying capacity in my belly pack.  I just do not want the water 
weight in my backpack.

Happy trails, Switchback