![]() ![]() All require some maintenance and you need to be scrupulously careful to keep clean and contaminated water (and containers etc) separate during the procedure, and to properly clean and dry the filters once back home. The models tested are all designed for lightweight backpacking and day walks and work by squeezing water through a series of filters that remove bacteria and protozoa. We’ve been looking at a number of lightweight water filters as an alternative to our usual chemical treatment when we want more water than we are carrying. ![]() Unless you can be 100% sure about your water source, its best to try and ensure drinking water is free of bacteria (E.coli, Salmonella, Cholera etc), disease-causing protozoa such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia (more of an issue overseas), chemicals, sediment and particles either using chemical treatment or filtering. People can also be worried about industrial, agricultural and sewage effulent as well as micro-plastics in water. The presence of animals (who will be defecating and sometimes dying near or in water sources) and humans who may be contributing chemicals as well as their own waste to the environment can result in nasty illness as a result of drinking contaminated water. Getting hold of additional water on a walk in Scotland is often not a problem, but knowing whether it is safe to drink can be. Staying hydrated is crucial for both enjoyable day walks and multi-day hikes. ![]()
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