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:
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> 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
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