How much water do you take with you?

[sxwatson]

I have a Coues Whitetail hunt this year in the high desert here in Arizona. The closest water source is 5 miles down the trail from where I intend on hunting. I'm packing in 3 gallons of water that I'll stash and mark on my gps this weekend to make sure water is there when I need it. I have a 3 liter water bladder and a stainless steel klean kanteen that I care on my. I usually don't hike around with the water bladder completely full to keep the weight down. I usually drink between 1.5-3 liters of water a day depending on the amount of hiking and temperatures. I also carry a Katadyn Hiker for emergencies. Standing pools of water can usually be found in canyon bottoms if necessary.

 

[mcseal2]

I picked up a 24oz aluminum water bottle with a screw cap that fits in a sleeve attached to my pack for my mule deer hunt later this month. I also have the Katadyn hiker pro filter system I will carry, and an 8oz gatorade to drink after the long hike in.

Anyone have any input good or bad on the aluminum water bottle? I've never used one before.

 

[glocker21]

Know where your water sources are and you'll need to carry less. Good luck!

Ed

The more you know the less you need to carry..good call Feenix

 

[mcseal2]

Thanks again for the good posts. I have a eberlestock pack I will be using that is hydration bladder compatable, and have a 100oz source bladder and 70oz camelback bladder. I worried about it freezing up on the ATV ride to the trailhead and the walk in in the dark, I've never used them in freezing temperatures. If I don't have any water in the hose would my body heat keep me ok there?

I will be careful to keep from cross contamination my water with my filter. I have a separate plastic bag for my output hose and will be careful there. No sense packing around a filter if you aren't going to watch that. I also have a Katadyn Mybottle water bottle with the built in filter & optional purifier. I just didn't like how much pressure it takes to get the water out, so I decided the filter was a better fit for me.