Originally Posted by
STICK
THanks for the heads up. For the time being I will just stick with the Aqua Mira. I have not had an urge to use a steripen. Maybe it's because I don't want to drop the cash on it, but I just don't know about relying on it yet. And besides, I would still want to carry a back up (other than boiling my water).
Speaking of boiling water, are alcohol stoves allowed on the trail?
Also, how about bear canisters? I haven't read anything about them being required, but just figure I will ask to be sure.
As far as the crowds, that is what I imagined. And I know what you mean about no shows at sites. Last month on the hike my wife and I did we were told that we got the last 2 spots in each shelter. Wrong. One night we were the only two and the remaining nights the shelter was still less than half full.
Oh well. Thanks for all the good tips and advice. I appreciate it.