Re: water purification
I've used an MSR for years and like it. I've used several other filters and don't like any of them anywhere near as well. I've got the large one, not the...
Rob Brading 2001-03-01 12:06:37 #7225

Re: Hermit Trail Conditions
I would recommend carrying crampons,even if there's no snow going in, there may be going out. My instep crampons have two tough leather straps with buckles...
Joseph Heywood 2001-03-01 11:09:52 #7224

basalt to unkar
I have gone Basalt to Unkar below the Basalt Cliffs (per Harvey's book). I thought going on the Tonto; that is, skirting around Apollo to drop into Unkar...
menkes@home.com 2001-03-01 09:59:51 #7223

Re: Hermit Trail Conditions
Last night the South Rim got another 2-4 inches new snow. All the South Rim trails are snow cover, icy on the upper portions. I recommend the light weight...
bob41@grand-canyon.az.us 2001-03-01 09:16:01 #7222

Re: water purification
I have an Extream bottle filter, but cannot recommend it. It is too slow and too much work. I often use my own gravity system made from a First Need filter...
Bob Bordasch 2001-03-01 09:08:41 #7221

Re: water purification
Any thoughts/experience re: the in-the-bottle filters like the Seychelles Bottoms Up, or in line gravity filters? Would these tend to clog quicker? Tom
Tom Bourne 2001-03-01 08:34:38 #7220

Re: water purification
I have used quite a variety of filters over the years. I finally ended up with the Katadyn. As Bob Marley said, it is heavy, expensive and slow, but it is...
Bob Bordasch 2001-03-01 08:33:39 #7219

Hermit Trail Conditions
Hi guys! Does anyone know about the current conditions of the Hermit Trail/upper BA. I'm doing my very first Canyon hike (Hermit/Tonto/BA loop) and am...
starkeysa@navair.navy.mil 2001-03-01 08:10:52 #7218

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