Filtration And Purification 101: How, Why, and When to Treat Water on Camping Trips
Water is critical to life—that’s just a fact. And that’s no different when you’re camping. But many campers are ill-prepared to purify or filter water, risking waterborne illnesses caused by bacteria like E. coli to parasites like Giardia. These microscopic dangers can decimate your digestive system—some can even kill you. Perhaps worst of all, they can ruin a rad camping trip.
All jokes aside, if you’ve ever experienced one of these waterborne illnesses, you know that water filtration and purification are no laughing matter. In this guide to camp hydration, we’ll talk all things H20. We’ll explain the difference between potable and non-potable water, and the risks associated with the latter. We’ll also discuss our favorite water filters, break down our go-to purification treatment techniques, and more.
Continue reading to learn more about water filtration and purification, written by the Luno team.
Soti nan eskwadwon an
Konvèsasyon Kanfi ak kominote nou an, ki soti nan Manm Eskwadwon ak Anbasadè yo nan Brand Patnè ak ekip la Sawyer.
Medya Mansyone
Cnoc’s ThruBottle also features a 28mm thread, allowing you to use it with filters such as the Sawyer Squeeze.
Medya Mansyone
Sawyer Squeeze + Cnoc VectoX 2L 28mm is widely considered to be the most reliable filter-bladder combo in existence, and we agree 100% with that sentiment.
Medya Mansyone
I carry the Sawyer Squeeze in my day pack in case of emergencies and as a backup to my larger water filter on backpacking trips where I know I’ll be relying on streams.
