Boy lots of good advice in relation to my question on cable. Really at the weight of a cable it only makes sense to take a spare I guess. So it will be. Good advice on water also. I do have a 70 oz platypus bag that I fill on those 70 mile stretches in Eastern Montana. Once I get into North Dakota and South Dakota the towns start coming about every 8-15 miles. So will be ok then.

Thanks to all,
Marlowe