[at-l] Filter or iodine for 6-day trip (TN-VA)

[lab@glis.net (Lyle)]

I've used Iodine tablets for years, even on an 11 month trip. No ill 
effects so far. Granted I didn't treat all the water, but there were 
definitely numerous three-week stretches that it was all treated (drinking 
out of cattle troughs in Colorado for instance). Filtered tastes better by 
far, but you don't get the pretty blue water when rinsing out your cup 
after oatmeal!
Lyle



At 12:33 AM 4/5/2001, Little Frog wrote:
>Heading out for a week long trip, Carver's Gap to Damascus. Wondering if I
>should bring PUR filter ( 1 pound) or just tablets (2 oz). I have no health
>problems that I know of, however I've heard the tablets can cause some kind
>of problems with liver or kidneys or something after "prolonged" use. What
>exactly *is* "prolonged use"? I sure like the reduction in weight, but not
>if I'm jeopardizing my health for the rest of my life. Advice?
>
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