Water purification tablets are essential for survival and backpacking — but using them incorrectly can cause problems. Learn the common mistakes, proper dosage, wait times, and safety tips to make ...

Water filters are one of those gear items you don’t mess around with—there are few worse outcomes to a backpacking trip than a surprise parasite. To ensure you don’t bring home an uninvited guest, we ...

Reliable access to clean drinking water is essential when you're miles from the nearest trailhead or paddling along a remote river. While clear streams and alpine lakes might look pristine, they can ...