[Philmont]: Polar Pure question

From: Brad Ewing <brad.ewing@hewitt.com>
Date: Wed Sep 08 2004 - 08:49:27 CDT

Is there a temperature below which Polar Pure will not work? I know that
you use more of the solution and wait longer if the water is colder. I
think the Philmont recommended procedure is to use 2 capfuls per liter and
wait 1 hour before drinking. Does this work regardless of the
temperature?

We took both Polar Pure and iodine tablets on a 3-day shakedown hike over
the summer. We were in the Porcupine Mtns along Lake Superior and it was
cool and rainy, so no opportunity to warm the water in the sun. We used
the tablets exclusively because I was concerned about the performance of
the Polar Pure in cold water.

By the way, barely noticed a difference in taste and none of the boys
complained about it either.

Brad Ewing
Deerfield, IL
721-G 2005

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