Wow LOL... That sounds all too familiar! I had to pump filter water for a crew of 5, including myself, for 5 days. I don't know how or why I ended up doing it every time, but I swear my arm felt like it was about to fall off towards the end of the trip. Talk about a workout. This lead to using other techniques. First, gravity filters, then chemicals. I'm gonna have to try some of these Chlorine Dioxide tabs. I think they might be a good option for me.
Eric
Yeah, I'm one of those <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I love the Hiker filter more than any I've ever used <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> though I no longer have it, and rely on pure dumb luck these days that no one has shi shi'd in my water <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
I think when in camp a gravity filter would be beneficial for water in larger vloumes to shower, cook, and drink. If just on the trail then chemicals do make life easier. It would depend on what trail though, as I have seen some AT springs that look like mini cesspools, what with all the flies and bugs and debris in the water <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
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