Re: [at-l] filtering vs polar pure

["W F Thorneloe, MD" <thornel@attglobal.net>]

This is a recurrent question, with no actual consensus. The filter is 
relatively heavy, but allows immediate use of the water. Iodine is very 
light and effective (with long shelf life for Polar Pure) but some worry 
about iodine in chronic use (I think this is a minimal problem). It is less 
convenient given flavor and time concerns. Some even go without any 
purification system (they carry lots of TP and PeptoBismol).

Either choice is correct, although I'd suggest bringing a back up in any case.

OrangeBug
Atlanta, GA

At 05:19 AM 5/24/2000, HECTOR PEREZ wrote:
>Our plan for my trip to the AT next year has included a water filter I 
>just recently bought. Some of the folks hiking with me are sticking just 
>to "Polar Pure" bottles. Comments?

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