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Don’t Walk Forever Just To Get A Drink Of Water!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010
posted by Survival-Outdoors 8:00 AM

Be Safe!

For most people, getting a drink of water is just a matter of walking a few feet, turning on the faucet and drinking up. But in a hiking or camping scenario, getting yourself clean drinking water can be quite a challenge and not to mention, unsafe.

One of the safest options when you are out in the wilderness is to simply bring your own treated water. On the other hand, if you are going for an overnight hike or camp-out, this is not a good solution to take because you simply can’t bring with you the amount of water to cover for the rest of your stay.

This is why bringing along a water purification filter is the next best option. It’s portable and easy to carry; any camper or hiker wouldn’t have a hard time carrying it with them. Likewise, it will ensure that the water for consumption is free from harmful pathogens, chemicals and toxins so that they don’t get ill on their trip

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Clean Water Is More Important Than You Know

Monday, February 8, 2010
posted by Survival-Outdoors 12:28 PM

Could be a Life Saver!

Never underestimate the importance of clean drinking water. In the United States we usually have the luxury of knowing that the water we drink and bathe in is going to be pure. At least this is the case in most situations, unless you are in the wilderness or backcountry. For situations like these it’s important to understand the basics of water purification.

The first and easiest way to purify water is to boil it. Bringing water to a boil and leaving it for several minutes will ensure that viruses and bacteria are eliminated. Another option is to buy some water purification tablets. These work well when there’s no other option, although they tend to leave a bad taste in the water.

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