Water Treatment Tablets

[Brian]

Hi

I have never actually used water treatment tablets myself, I do have a hand operated water filter given me by an ex USA park ranger but this really whilst small is an over kill and over weight for Kokoda.

I wonder if those who have used water treatment tablets have found one better tasting than other brands?

Would you recomend one type or brand over another?

Whilst mentioning water what do you use, if you have one, to clean your daypack's water bladder?

Brian

[Geoff Hardie]

Brian,
After using other brands in the past, which leave your water tasting awfull, I found Micropur Forte by Katadyn very good on our crossing in August last. They caused little if any change in water taste. Available at Annaconda but are expensive at around $40 a pack of 100 tablets.
Water bladder, as long as you have one with the usual wide opening washing it out presents little problems. Just use nearby streams etc combined with the tablets when you refill.

Cheers, Geoff Hardie

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