Edge Report post Posted June 9, 2015 Filled up some water bottles in case of an emergency up in the Supes years ago. Must have got them mixed up with my boiled spring water. Woke up one morning couple weeks later with Giardia. But on the bright side, I lost about 30lbs of stubborn fat. Anyone interested in having water packed in in advance of their excursion, pm me. I'll pack it in and cache it for you. Not the weight loss program I want to ign up for! +1 for having you pack it in and cache. Them hosses can haul a lot more in a trip than I can. Last Nov., me and MULEPACKHUNTER packed in about 23 gallons and all the provisions for several guys could spend several days in a very arid region. Next closest water was 8 miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GotBowAz Report post Posted June 9, 2015 If the area supports big game animals then I would think there were closer water sources you may not known about. I could be wrong but 8 miles seems a long way in from some kind of water source for deer, bear etc.etc.. Pretty cool you guys haul in water for other folks though. Makes for a much nicer camp for sure. It's good to know some folks are willing to do something like this for others. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 9, 2015 If you hunt near the Arizona Trail here is a helpful sheet of water sources. http://www.fredgaudetphotography.com/aztrail/watercurrent.pdf http://www.fredgaudetphotography.com/aztrail/waterhist.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted June 9, 2015 If the area supports big game animals then I would think there were closer water sources you may not known about. I could be wrong but 8 miles seems a long way in from some kind of water source for deer, bear etc.etc.. Pretty cool you guys haul in water for other folks though. Makes for a much nicer camp for sure. It's good to know some folks are willing to do something like this for others. You're right, it was more like 3 or 4 miles to a known spring. Would love to know where the deer are wetting their beaks in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted June 9, 2015 I have had kidney stones and I drink a gallon a day minimum. Never want to have them suckers again as it was the worst pain I ever experienced. Even worse than when I broke my wrist in five places. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GotBowAz Report post Posted June 10, 2015 For all you guys that cash water, how in the world do you keep the bears off of it? My last cash of water a bear found it and I had holes in my jugs and most of the water was gone. I cant seem to fool their nose even if I bury it. I sure would be a bummer to be going in on foot expecting to have a week to hunt just to turn around and come back out because all my water is gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted June 10, 2015 For all you guys that cash water, how in the world do you keep the bears off of it? My last cash of water a bear found it and I had holes in my jugs and most of the water was gone. I cant seem to fool their nose even if I bury it. I sure would be a bummer to be going in on foot expecting to have a week to hunt just to turn around and come back out because all my water is gone. I haven't cached water in bear country. But I did try caching canned goods and the bears dug them up and had a smörgåsbord. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohofishing Report post Posted June 10, 2015 I tried caching food with my water (things like granola bars, etc) and the pack rats had a hay day with the food and the water jugs. A six and half mile pack in to find your water destroyed is no fun. Back then, I did not trust my system and still carried enough water with me for a "rationed" couple of days. The other thing I would like to point out. If you use regular gallon water jugs and if the temp drops below freezing, they will crack. Another mistake learned the hard way. I use a "tougher" jug now with no problems. Brent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted June 10, 2015 I use a Sawyer mini filter. Light, small, cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jcubed Report post Posted June 11, 2015 Those inline filters are amazing. Let gravity fo the work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted June 11, 2015 If you carry water in use a clean (never used) fuel jug. I've used very cleaned out coolant jugs too but I'm nuts lol. A lot thicker and hold much tighter than a gallon jug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted June 11, 2015 I use a Sawyer mini filter. Light, small, cheap I just did a little research on the Sawyer...I hadn't heard of it before. It seems too good/easy to be true. Is it all it is advertised to be? Is it hard to suck water through it? I imagine you have to start with pretty clean water...very little sediment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted June 12, 2015 I have a regular Sawyer squeeze and a Sawyer mini. Works as advertised. Backpackers love them. You can get a mini for like $14 on Amazon. Best filter on the market.... The flow is fine. If the water is REALLY dirty or muddy you can pre filter through a t shirt or towel. Buy one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted June 12, 2015 Pack it and p$$# it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
