Re: [pct-l] Water filters

Chris mentioned that the filter for the Pur Hiker was not cleanable.  It
is true that it really isn't field cleanable, but after our '97 thru
hike I dried out one of the cartridges and rinsed it with the sprayer
fromthe kitchen sink.  It lookod much cleaner, and pumped much easier
than before.  I then ran some blue dye through it ( this is a filter
test for the old First Need filter) and it came through clear.  I used
the rejuvenated cartridge on two trips last summer with no problem.
-- 
Bob Turner
President, 
American Long Distance Hiking Association-West
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among long distance hikers...
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