[philmont] Water Filers/Pumps

We use the MSR Waterworks II. I have modifyed the pump heads to create more pressure and volume they will clean on each stroke. I have used them since 02. We take 3 on the trail.

Steve Mac Intyre
615.804.0975
A.S.M. Troop 777
Hermitage, TN
Philmont Advisor 02-32NFM2, 03-23, 05-32, 06-32, 07-33
 
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Txnscout@aol.com
  To: philmont List Member
  Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 4:45 PM
  Subject: [philmont] Water Filers/Pumps

  Kevin,

  You have opened a can of worms. This is always a hot topic each summer on this list. My crews use the First Need Purifier, and have had very good luck with it. Several other crews at Philmont did not use filters, and sometimes the water was pretty muddy looking.

  Personally, I am a fan of the filters, but use them before you arrive, so you know what to expect. We also use disposable coffee filters over the inlet to avoid clogging up the filter.

  Chas. Clifton
  Assoc. Advisor - Crew 177
  Port Neches, Texas
  Advisor 708G2001
  Philmont Training Center faculty in 2005
  I used to a Bobwhite...SR-357, and then a Staffer...SR-439, SR-613, SR-683

  Remember : We are in this program for the boys.......let them lead
  In a message dated 6/3/2007 1:45:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, kevinaldrich@insightbb.com writes:
    Hello Scouters,

    I'm wondering if carrying water filters is a unnecessary crew weight and if thy are essential or nice to have?

    Opions,

    Kevin Aldrich

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