Fresh water life, how long?

Jimbee wrote:
Hey All,

Any idea how long fresh water stays usable after topping off the tank with chlorinated public water? 2 days? 2 weeks? Longer? I just sanitized the system and I'm getting ready to head out for 5 days of dry camping. Gonna bring the water jugs and top off as needed. Is filling the tank ahead of time what most of you do, or do you wait until the morning you leave to fill up the tank?

Thanks

FWIW, since we like to 'dock in the mountains, I do my best to carry minimal fresh water. I stop about 30 miles from my usual destination to "water down" which means only one long (mostly) climb, from about 4k' to 7k'. I figure it saves me a few bucks in fuel and the water tastes a whole lot better, if you have to drink it, than our city water. :B

Lyle