Re: [ft-l] Central Florida FTA Meeting - Gear, gear and more gear...

Hi Diane,

Myself and my daughter started using hydration packs while riding
bicycles. Mold and other crud is a real possibility. Directly after use
we rinse and immediately store the bladder in the freeze. Its helped and
we haven't had a problem with the creepy crud.

Good luck

Ken

Diane wrote:

> So far I've resisted using the hydration systems because I was
> concerned about
> the sanitation.   The bags would seem to be an excellent place for the
> growth of
> bacteria -- damp, warm, etc. -- especially between hikes.  Is this a
> problem or
> am I overly picky??
>
> Diane
>
> D_Blick wrote:
>
> > I didn't like the idea of putting raw water into my hydration system
> (I use
> > the Gregory Hydrocell.)  So with some ideas from another list I've
> made a
> > gravity-feed filter system.
> >
> > The ingrediants are: a Sweetwater Anywhere in-line filter, a
> Platypus
> > Big-Zip 2-Liter Hoser system (a 4-liter would be better for times
> when water
> > is a distance from the campsite but raises total weight 2-3 oz), a
> platypus
> > hose-to-filter connector (optional if using water bottles rather
> than
> > hydration bladders) and an old stuff sack.
> >
> > To assemble: Place the Big-Zip into the stuff sack and cut a hole in
> the
> > bottom corner of the sack for the hose to run through. Cut the hose
> approx.
> > in half and insert the in-line filter - the clear end goes towards
> the
> > Big-Zip.  Attach hose-to-filter connector nipple into free end of
> hose.
> >
> > To use: Fill Big-Zip with raw water at water source (use bandana to
> filter
> > out big junk if needed and add iodine if you like).  Carry back to
> campsite
> > in stuff sack.  Hang stuff sack from tree, picnic table or other
> convenient
> > place.  Attach cap at end of hose to another platypus or just insert
> hose
> > end into water bottle.  Sit back and watch it fill.  Fills a 1-liter
>
> > platypus in about 1 minute.
> >
> > Advantages: No pumping, gives you a water carrying bag, gives you an
> extra
> > water baldder for when water stops are far apart, and weighs 7-8 oz
> total,
> > saving about 1/2 lb over a pump filter.  One thing to watch for if
> filling
> > bladders - remove all air from the bladder before attaching cap and
> remove
> > cap before entirely full or water + air in bladder can actually blow
> a hole
> > in the bladder.  Or - just thought of this - drill a tiny air hole
> in the
> > cap.
> >
> > BTW, all the pieces-parts were a birthday present from my hiking
> partner -
> > Flamingo, aka Pam Glass.  A nice Christmas gift for the hiker on
> your list.
> > The down side is, since she saved me 1/2 lb of pack weight, I'm now
> > responsible for filtering water for the both of us  :-)
> >
> > Cricket
> >
> > >
> > > The Sweetwater Inline filter was also shown with emphasis on the
> Platypus
> > > Water Hydration System.  Many people are now catching onto the
> idea of
> > using
> > > a water bag with an inline filter.  It's easy to use and
> lightweight.  I
> > > just wish the Platypus water bags didn't cost so much....  I'll
> just stick
> > > to my Sweetwater Filter Bottle.
> > >
> >
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