Re: Advice on Steck Hikes
Hi Peter, that "kind of" sounds like a fun hike. You should be aware of a few things on the route. First, all caves in Grand Canyon are off limits and the...
rich_rudow 2013-01-28 15:25:05 #71937
Re: Treating Colorado River water
My suggestion is to not rely on a filter when dealing with Colorado River Water. Just say "no!" (At least not unless you are good at using alum - read...
Wilderness 2013-01-28 15:09:11 #71936
Re: Treating Colorado River water
Hey Josh, do you use the sweet water pre-filter with your miniworks?
Ken in NC
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Ken 2013-01-28 14:05:46 #71935
Re: Treating Colorado River water
I'm with Josh here, especially when the water gets really murky. The Miniworks is bomb proof.
Weight is the downside, and solo, I might just bring iodine. ...
mikerogers_vt 2013-01-28 13:57:40 #71934
Re: Treating Colorado River water
I am still a big fan of my MSR Miniworks. It may not be as light as some of the other options, but it has several distinct advantages:
1. It will pump...
JoshC 2013-01-28 13:05:42 #71933
Re: Advice on Steck Hikes
Thanks to all who replied. I think we've concluded that the allure of the abysses settles this debate and we plan to do some extended variation of the Steck...
peterspoerl 2013-01-28 12:51:54 #71932
Re: Treating Colorado River water
Hi Sumi, most of the time I use a Steripen or Aqua Mira and I rarely get water from the Colorado. I also have a Hyperflow and have used it a lot. I love how...
rich_rudow 2013-01-28 12:40:20 #71931
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