[Philmont]: Water filters / purifiers

Great information on tents so far. When we have our first crew meeting,
we'll take an inventory of what's available to us. Seems to me that, if
possible, one should use the Philmont gear since it's included in the price,
but we'll look into that as we prepare.

We were in the same boat (pun intended) when we attended Northern Tier last
year and utilized a few things of our own (including my own kevlar canoe),
but mostly used the base gear. The (perceived) slightly higher weight was
offset by the knowledge that our own gear wasn't at risk of getting damaged.
Fortunately, we didn't damage NT's gear, either.

The next question I have is regarding water filters / purifiers. I see
Philmont offers polar pure, but do most crews carry their own water filters?
I own two First Need purifiers that are great and am willing to bring them.
Assuming the water at the trail camps is good, how often does one need an
alternative water source along the trail?

Pete Swiggum
Troop 1173
Green Bay, WI

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Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 7:11 AM
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Christmas tents?

> Money better spent would probably be on some good quality coated nylon
rain gear. Also, folks need to check out backpacks. Unless your troop has
been doing some serious backpacking, your son probably has a pack from
Webelos days that no longer fits him or has the volume capacity for a 10 day
trek, carrying crew gear and water. Wait until March or April to get boots
if they are needs. Most kids feet are growing so fast at this time in their
lives that a boot bought before Christmas may not fit when it is time for
Philmont. More good info is available in the Philmont Advisor's Guide, an
84 page unofficial document written with input from experienced advisors and
rangers.
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> Associate Advisor, Crew 1519
> Co-author of the Philmont Advisor's Guide
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