Since we're all from different parts of the country/world, hiking in different locales with thousands of different water sources, and since we're all willing to assume different levels of risk, it's really impossible to throw out any kind of blanket statement about water treatment. It's like arguing over which tent is best. Futile at best. If the OP had asked a question like "I'll be camping at XXX Lake this weekend and I was wondering if I need to treat my water", this discussion would be a little less like nailing Jello to the wall.

Three subjects to avoid while talking at parties: religion, politics and water treatment.

Anyway, which firearm should I take to the Sierra with me this weekend? The revolver or the shotgun? grin


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If you only travel on sunny days you will never reach your destination.*

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