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Re: Teach a beginner
use vitC to to neutralize the iodine. they sell it with the iodine now, but call it neutralizing tablets. but if you look at the ingredients, it is ascorbic acid (vitaminC). you want to wait 30 minutes after the iodine has been applied before applying the vitC.
works pretty good too. i forgot the vitC tablets one time and had to drink the water after treated with iodine - nas-ty!!! yuk! they also sell chlorine based purifiers. viral stop is what i am now using with my sweet water filter. and yes, i use both. i am into ultralight now, but i will always sacrifice weight to bring my filter and purifiers. i can't stand floaties in my water, and i do not want to take any risks when i am out on the trail when it comes to my body's health.
one time i had to get some nasty stagnant water - i filtered it, boiled it, and treated it with the iodine. :yes: i'm a wuss!! but at least i own it.
kind of funny because i like to boulder and test my balance a lot when i am out on the trail, but i won't drink water that has only been treated in one way! :laugh: oh well, we all have our quircks! :ribbit:
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