[pct-l] Super Secrets - Water Carrier

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

WATER CARRIER: My latest scheme to carry water (or extra water) without  
using your back or spine involves the REI Double Shot Waist Pack  (#707835---8.5 
ounces each).  It will carry 2 liters using the Glaceau  SmartWater (1.5 ounces 
empty) 33.8 ounces tall narrow container.   Basically, if you carry two waist 
packs and containers, you have over  one gallon of water (a small storage 
pocket is between each bottle holder)  safely on your waist.  The question is 
whether you want to carry an extra  pound with 2 waist packs to carry over one 
gallon of water (8 pounds).  I  like to keep as much water weight off my back as 
possible.  Get the  SmartWater containers at Wild Oats or Whole Foods.  
Trader's Joe might  carry it too.  
 
Of course, you could just use one pouch and carry half a gallon of water on  
your hip/waist.  Also, you could carry smaller containers and not have as  
much weight to carry.  I find I like lots of water around, but you do  not want 
to carry extra water not needed -- water is HEAVY, but you are 80%  water -- I 
am a big water bag wandering down the trail.  Ideally, you want  to pull into 
the next water spot with less than a liter on you.  You carry  just enough to 
safely to get you to the next reliable water source.  Of  course, we all know 
about those famous reliable next water sources.
 
Your hiking buddy, Switchback
Bear Canister Safe Cracker & Thirsty Food  Pirate