 |
        |  |
 |
|
| |
|
Drink lots and lots and lots of water! Our Scouts are taught this every summer camp and every Troop campout. Camping and hiking in Texas requires us to keep a close watch on our water consumption. Make sure you have enough containers to carry the water you need. In hot or dry weather, you will need a gallon of water for each person, each day. In some locations, you will need to carry all your water in with you. Different people have different water requirements. Make sure you bring enough water for your needs.
A popular water container is the one-liter Nalgene bottle with a wide mouth and screw-top lid connected to the bottle with a plastic loop. They are made of Lexan and are almost indestructible, but they can be destroyed if you are persistent. I prefer the flexible bottle with a flip-top drinking spout. There are many brands of bottles in different sizes and shapes. Most of them are inexpensive.
Some Scouts prefer a larger flexible container that holds two to four liters and fits in a backpack. You drink from these thru a tube while the container stays in the backpack. These are a convenient way to drink while hiking, but it is difficult to keep track of the amount of water you are drinking.
Water filters remove most organisims from the water, making it safer to drink. They do not remove the smallest organisims, so camps like Philmont require you to treat your drinking water with a chemical to kill all bad things. Chemicals need time to do their stuff, so you need to plan ahead for your drinking and cooking needs. If you use chemicals, keep track of their expiration date.
This web site is designed and maintained entirely by the members of Troop 990. Please send comments and suggestions to webmaster. This site is always in development and will grow with time.
 |
Troop 990 Privacy and Acceptable Use Policy | 
|