Pete,
Bring the First need purifiers. The kids will prefer the clean, filtered
water, and you can drink it as soon as it comes out of the pump. We carried two
of them this summer, and they only weigh about a pound each.
Just my two cents worth.....
Chas. Clifton
Scoutmaster -Troop 11
Port Neches, Texas
Advisor 708G2001
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 9/7/2004 6:06:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
peter.swiggum@sbcglobal.net writes:
> 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?
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