Re: Water filtering / purification
I agree even though I own a Katydyne and MSR "hiker" filter systems...I usually just take tincture of iodine and put 3 drops/qt and let sit for 30 min. I will...
docthomas04@yahoo.com 2005-11-28 15:35:09 #38751

Re: River Water
If the water is green,go ahead and pump; if it is brown,put tablespoon of alum in the 5 gallon pail(or same ratio for less water) and let set at least 30...
docthomas04@yahoo.com 2005-11-28 15:26:13 #38750

Re: Water filtering / purification
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "Chad Mason" wrote: > > I am slowly building up my backpacking gear and am now looking at > water treatment...
Bessie Hyde 2005-11-28 14:26:04 #38749

Spending Xmas at the GC
Dear friends of the Grand_Canyon_Hikers, It will be the first time for us to the Grand Canyon. My girlfriend and I have been hiking in the Himalayas, the...
Joey Gan 2005-11-28 14:22:02 #38748

River Water
Anyone know how long river water has to sit to settle before it is reasonable to pump?
andreaswiedenfeld 2005-11-28 14:21:09 #38747

Re: Water filtering / purification
I use Aqua Mira. Two-part chemical system: mix 7 drops of each, wait 5 min and add to water. VERY slight chlorine taste, weighs 3oz for enough for...
johngeyles 2005-11-28 13:44:30 #38746

Re: Water filtering / purification
I use a PUR Hiker and carry iodine tablets as backup. I also carry a coffee filter to put around the prefilter if the water is muddy. Bob Holland --- In...
Bob Holland 2005-11-28 12:11:30 #38745

Management Plans for Arizona Strip Monuments to be released Friday
Management Plans for Arizona Strip Monuments and public lands to be released Friday The Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service will release for...
shioshya 2005-11-28 10:43:46 #38744

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