by wilderness | Jan 13, 2016 | backcountry, boiling, chemical, chlorine, filter, gravity, iodine, purification, straw, treatment, UV, water
While recent research has concluded that backcountry water sources (especially those at higher elevations) are cleaner than once thought, it is impossible to tell which water sources may be contaminated. Rather than risk serious intestinal discomfort there are many...
by wilderness | Nov 15, 2013 | backpacking, First Aid, hydration, water
Everyone knows that staying hydrated while participating in outdoor activities is important. We all think that thirst will trigger us to drink enough, but this isn’t always reliable. Depending upon level of activity, weather, altitude and our own fitness level, it’s...
