Re: [Paddlewise] Fresh Water

In a message dated 10/1/01 5:58:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
ratten_at_uow.edu.au writes:

> 
>   Huw,  we have similar problems in Oz.  I have a PuR 35, which you will see
>  from the web site already posted, is a larger manual version than the O6
>  model.  I traded off the larger weight and bulk of the 35 for ease of
>  operation.  

Peter,

I've seen the specs for water output for both the 06 & 35, and I've heard 
several say that they'd rather die of thirst than again try to provide water 
for themselves with the 06 because it is more energy-consumptive than the 
specs would lead you to believe.

Have you used the 35 for long trips where you have provided all your drinking 
and cooking water needs?  Is it doable on a sustained basis?  How would you 
characterize the amount of work needed to provide 1.5 gallons per day?

Thanks for your input.

Harold
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