Re: [pct-l] Water

[Slyinmd@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/3/00 4:11:14 PM US Eastern Standard Time, 
weathercarrot@hotmail.com writes:

<< I was planning on an MSR Dromedary water bag as well - are you saying that 
 you can buy a tube/bite valve that is compatible with the MSR? Where can I 
 find it?

I just saw the assembly in the Campmor catalogue
 
 <<Also, I'm planning on having a six-quart capacity in the desert (which 
 hopefully would need to last no more than about 24 hours). Is this 
 realistic? >>

I carried eight liters one time (4 liter dromedary and 4 liter bottles), for 
a 35.5 mile waterless section (split into 2 days) between SNF Road 29S05 and 
McIvers spring.  In anticipation of this long stretch I used a couple extra 1 
liter plastic soda bottles.  These are tough and can be squashed down or 
blown up when needed.  

During this section I ended up using only 6 liters, but it wasn't as hot as 
thought it would be.

For the most part, in the desert you can get by with using the two plastic 
bottles and fill your bag as necessary.  

Taking advice from me could be problematic, it appears the fair-weather gods 
have always been on my side.

Sly
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