🏞️1L of water weighs 1kg🫖Water Purification Methods Explained ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏

Why Water Purification Matters Access to safe drinking water is essential when exploring the outdoors. Carrying large amounts of water is impractical, adding unnecessary weight and making hikes more strenuous.

While bringing enough water for a short day hike isn’t a major concern, multi-day hikes or wild camping trips require water for more than just drinking—it’s also needed for cooking, cleaning, and making tea or coffee. Since 1 litre of water weighs 1 kg, carrying multiple litres quickly becomes burdensome. Instead of hauling excessive water, using purification methods allows you to safely drink from natural sources, reducing pack weight while ensuring proper hydration.

The Risks of Drinking Untreated Water Drinking untreated water can cause serious health issues, including gastrointestinal illness, dehydration, and, in extreme cases, life-threatening diseases. Therefore, it’s essential to understand the risks... Read on here.

Which Water Treatment Method is Best for You? We've detailed the 4 main methods of water purification, along with their effectiveness and drawbacks. To help you decide, all information is in our Ultimate Guide to Water Treatment and Purification below.

Read Our Guide on Water Treatment

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