Well, boiling water has its place, Fred. But really, after being out longer than a day you're more than ahead of the game by carrying a filter, rather than lugging the fuel you need to boil three or ...

When hiking in the backcountry, you need a good backpacking water filter to ensure access to safe, clean water. A functional water filter (and often a water purifier , too) can’t be missed on a ...

Water purification is one of the more boring aspects of backcountry hunting, but everyone needs to consider using water purification tablets vs filter. Safe drinking water is essential for everyone.