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Camping Gear: Water Filters

Mini Works Water Filter

There is really no surface water sources in the wilderness that would be considered safe to drink without some sort of filtering or treatment. Since water is such a heavy, but essential, item it just makes sense to re-supply in the field. Most water filters push the water through a filter material that has holes so small in it that all the dangerous bacteria and viruses are filtered out. Some also come with a charcoal element as well that absorb things like pestacides and elements that might cause the water to smell or taste bad. Of couse, you can always boil any suspect water for 10 minutes to make it safe for drinking. Though this takes time and extra fuel and depending on the quality of the water may be less than ideal. Water can also be chemically treated to make it safe to drink, but again the taste may be too nasty for some.