Episode 48: Do I Drink The Water?
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On this episode we discuss water filtration vs water purification and what is best for you. So, what really is the difference between a backpacking water filter and a backpacking water purifier? AND why might you opt for buying one over another? No matter whether you are backpacking or a traveling in a RV, clean water is super important.
Topics we talk about on this Podcast:
- Don’t drink the water if green ooze is present
- 95% of US creeks, streams, lakes and rivers are ok to Filter Water
- Some people are allergic to Iodine
- Dogs can get Giardia
Water Filtration we use on the trail and we recommend for backpacking:
Sawyer 3 way inline Filter – Very easy to make your own gravity system
Top Pick for International Travel
Top Pick for Ultralight Filtration Only
Aquamira Water Treatment Drops
Top Pick for Ultralight Purification
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