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General Discussion / Alert to reply

« on: January 02, 2012, 10:29:15 am »

Is there a setting to receive an email alert when someone has replied to my post or any posts I'm interested in tracking? If so, how?
 Thanks
Bryan
Barrington, RI

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Routes / Great Divide-Canada and MT

« on: January 02, 2012, 09:31:25 am »

I'm new here and was wondering if there is a discussion group for those interested in the GDMBR.
I'm signed-up for July's trip from Banff to Whitefish with ACA and have read a lot. I feel like I have a pretty good idea of what to expect and how to prepare but would love to talk with others who appreciate this kind of touring.

Thanks!

Bryan
Barrington, RI

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Gear Talk / Water Filter vs. Steripen

« on: December 31, 2011, 03:44:56 pm »

I will be joining ACA next July on the GDMBR in Canada / MT. They provide water filters for the group but just in case I'm alone and need to refill I want my own system for purifying water.

Most folks seem to use filters but the Steriped (uses UV light to mess up viral and bacterial DNA so they can't reproduce) seems to be a light weight and dependable device. From what I can tell, the only issue is cloudy water since UV light doesn't travel well through the haze. Otherwise, looks like a great alternative to the traditional filter.

Appreciate any thoughts or personal experiences

Thanks and Happy New Year!