Not as fast, but pretty much everything.

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It didn't take me long to find the charcoal filter.  I actually started where it was less likely to be.  I did that as a method of checking other inventory and neatening up a bit.  While I was at it, I set up a week only pillbox.  I will add that to my pack, just in case.  After finding the additional filter, I worked out how it fit together, where the charcoal powder went, and checked the main filter itself.  It all looked good, so I assembled everything, then ran about a quart, or more like two, through the pump.  Just tap water.  Good for the main filter, anyway, but vital for the charcoal portion.  The dry powder has to be rinsed until it runs clear.  It still might take a couple of runs to get the chalky texture out.

Finally, I went looking for the canteens.  This time I went right to where I expected them to be and was correct.  Both still had water in them from... last fall?  last spring?  I did a sniff test.  Both seemed good enough.  Still, I rinsed them well, several times, and am about to load one of them up with home reverse osmosis water.  The other will remain empty, to be filled at the river.  I've had the purifier for quite some number of years, this will be my first shot.  I have heard the main filter is good for about 50k quarts.  I have a replacement filter as well.  It would take a lot of trips to use even the main filter, I best get started.  I won't swear that this filter will work.  It is the one they hand out to servicemen, diplomats, intelligence agents, and others who will be going into real third-world situations, and be denied supply lines.  I guess I will find out.  If something seems off, I can always, then, boil the water after I have filtered it.  In some cases, nothing is good enough.  Especially if you are weak from illness or wound.  Depends, a bit, on your own system.  My system is pretty good, even given all.

I won't be getting out as early as I had hoped.  Oh, and I still wish to call in an order for medications.  But that shouldn't be a real problem.  I'll be a bit quicker with the shower and bath though.  Even so, it'll be just as late as yesterday, if not later.  So, a run on the lower path, between two of the damns, give or take, at the base of the canyon will be the way to go.  The next time I head out for hiking, I should be able to get out much earlier, and go higher up the river.  All good, really.  It's another great day to get out.  It will probably be slightly cool up there, near the river, in the shade of trees and cliffs, to be an easier hike.  With the ease of the path, I am hoping to make a couple of miles, though that will be based on time.  Start heading up, the way back is so much faster!  Still, call it splits so that I can return, for sure, on time.  Later.

Hmm... I really out to get my camera going, while I am at it.  Not this time, or necessarily next time, but... soon.  One thing at a time, then a break, perhaps a step or two back, then... yeah, you know.  But I will keep that on my mind.  Perhaps I can start littering my blog with things no one can steal for political or social reasons?  Hmm... better set my camera up to prove that the photos are mine.  I don't care about use, I just don't want someone trying to steal my photos simply to deny me access.  That's what it seems to have come to, innit?  Yeah, later.