Hi yall, new here, not new to outdoors and camping and "some" day hiking, the wife and i are working on doing some section hikes on the AT. anyway getting to the point of question... i read on a state web site that all you needed was bleach below is what it said.
- If boiling is not possible, treat water by adding liquid household bleach, such as Clorox or Purex. Household bleach is typically between 5 percent and 6 percent chlorine. Avoid using bleaches that contain perfumes, dyes and other additives. Be sure to read the label.
- Place the water (filtered, if necessary) in a clean container. Add the amount of bleach according to the table below.
- Mix thoroughly and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes before using (60 minutes if the water is cloudy or very cold).
Treating Water with a 5-6 Percent Liquid Chlorine Bleach Solution Volume of Water to be Treated Treating Clear/Cloudy Water:
Bleach Solution to AddTreating Cloudy, Very Cold, or Surface Water: Bleach Solution to Add 1 quart/1 liter 3 drops 5 drops 1/2 gallon/2 quarts/2 liters 5 drops 10 drops 1 gallon 1/8 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon 5 gallons 1/2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 10 gallons 1 teaspoon 2 teaspoons
anybody done it this way???
thanks