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While backpacking is a wonderful way to appreciate nature and enjoy the outdoors, it does have its obstacles. The longer the hike, the more water you need to drink. Drinking contaminated water from rivers and streams can make you sick. Having to carry a sufficient amount of bottled water, or bulky filters, can be cumbersome. If you... more »
Hiking is a practice that requires a lot of hydration, especially in hot weather. If you come across a pond or stream, you might be tempted to dip your water bottle in and take a drink, but this practice can be dangerous. To prevent illness, it is vital to purify water when hiking using a number of simple methods. more »
If you find yourself stranded on an abandoned island, you need to know how to do two things: find some food to eat, and purify water so that you have something to drink. If you just drink the water without purifying it, you could get very sick. Since you are on an abandoned island with no medical help, this could be deadly. There are... more »
With the recent boom in ecotourism and adventure travel, many girls are finding themselves in closer contact with the wilderness than ever before. Even if you're not an outdoorsman, a shipwreck, plane crash or even something as simple as a car breaking down could put a young woman in a situation where her choices could mean the... more »
The human body needs 2 to 3 qts. water a day. This water can be in drinking water, beverages or food. Safe drinking water free from contaminants or disease-causing germs is essential. In an emergency when safe water is not available, existing water should be purified for drinking, eating, brushing teeth and other needs. more »
Nowhere in the American wilderness is it absolutely safe to drink unpurified lake or stream water. Your three options are boiling, chemical... more »
Water purification is important when dealing with water found in mountain streams or wells. The water comes without the usual filtration and... more »
While it is best to store water beforehand, you can purify water several ways. more »
Experienced hikers and backpackers coming across a lake or mountain stream know they can't just grab a cup and drink. Most water sources in the... more »
You should keep yourself hydrated while backpacking, or you'll hinder your body's ability to create energy. However, when you're out in the woods,... more »
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