[pct-l] filters ? who needs 'em !!!

[mlissner at pitzer.edu (Mike Lissner)]

Right, and that's to say nothing of Aquamira. I used it for the first time
on my most recent trip, and it was amazing. Flavorless, effective, faster
than filtering and infinitely lighter. It was the easiest 10 ounces I ever
dropped off my pack. 
-chemist 

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 2:25 PM
To: scourtway@bpa-arch.com
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Subject: Re: [pct-l] filters ? who needs 'em !!!

I agree.  in 1998 I did the JMT with zero treatment or filters.  just scoop
and drink.

The Sierra can accomodate this technique, but the lower areas cannot
accomodate this as easily, especially those near livestock.

peace,
dude



> It seems chemicals need only be used at suspect water sources. 
> Unfiltered ground water tastes perty darn good.
> 
> later days filters,
> s.c.
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Saenz" <msaenz@mve-architects.com>
> To: "Hiker" <hiker@godlikebuthumble.com>; 
> <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:32 AM
> Subject: RE: [pct-l] Re: PCT advice
> 
> 
>> When I've got cold, sweet tasting water in my platy, I'm walking 
>> happy!
>> 
>> It's kind of amazing: I can head out for a walk around the 
>> neighborhood, be out for a couple hours, and I won't need any water.
>> As soon as I'm on the trail, I'm constantly sipping water. If I run 
>> dry and there isn't a water source to pump from, the only thing on my 
>> mind is my dry mouth and how far is it from the next stream crossing 
>> or lake.
>> 
>> I'd hate to be constantly sipping on warm, chemical tasting water.
>> 
>> M i c h a e l   S a e n z
>> McLarand Vasquez Emsiek & Partners, Inc.
>> A r c h i t e c t u r e    P l a n n i n g    I n t e r i o r s
>> w  w  w  .  m  v  e  -  a  r  c  h  i  t  e  c  t  s  .  c  o  m
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Hiker [mailto:hiker@godlikebuthumble.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 10:13 AM
>> To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
>> Subject: RE: [pct-l] Re: PCT advice
>> 
>> At 09:30 AM 7/15/04, Mike Saenz wrote:
>>> It's ALL about comfort out there!
>> 
>> Comfort camping, or comfort walking?
>> 
>> The more you carry, the more you will enjoy your camping.
>> The less you carry, the more you will enjoy your walking.
>> 
>> IMHO, YMMV
>> 
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