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[at-l] To filter or not to filter..



>So how many of us would *not* let the possibility of rain, thunder, or 
>lightning keep us from hitting the trail, but then once we get out on
our 
>favorite ridge, find us filtering the water from the springs or upslope 
>streams? 


I must confess, I seldom treat my water. 

The book by Roland Musser(SP?) has a study. The percentage  of people
contracting giardia is the same for those who filter and those who do
not.  

Most GI illnesses  come from poor hygiene, something rather common on the
trail. In fact, I remember reading somewhere (sorry..can't remember
where) where giardia (aka  bever fever) is more often than not
transmitted by humans than animals.

Back to you regularly scheduled list...




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