Water Filters for Camping

Consider the options of either carrying enough water for your adventure, or carrying a portable water filter to make use of water sources along your trail. If you have experience hiking longer routes the decision will be an easy one.

It's always important to be and stay hydrated when you're in the outdoors. If you're hiking with any type of a load on your back, you'll need that much more water. If elevation is involved and warmer temperatures, your need for water will be that much greater. If you plan on backpacking into a campsite you'll need to carry your water with you. If you carry enough water with you to last the length of time you'll be on your adventure, you won't be able to carry other items you may need. A solution to this problem is to have a camping water filter. A portable water filter will provide you with clean water as long as you have a source of water. If you're not prepared when you're in the wilderness, you may be forced to drink water from a stream or river. If that water is not clean, you may get major stomach problems, diarrhea, and sickness. If this occurs you may find yourself in a desperate situation. Years ago the Army issued iodine tablets to add to your canteens when you were forced to drink water from rivers, streams, ponds, and even mud holes. Most of us had some type of stomach problems over time. The portable water filter solves this problem!

Searching the internet is a good way to see what's available, how they work, and what other people are saying about it. This will help you determine the best brands and what the range of prices is. Look for ones that are small enough to carry in your backpack. Also check out your local outdoor sporting goods stores. Check the prices with what out you find on the internet and always check the return policies. You'll want to have the flexibility to return it if it does not meet your needs.

Make sure the portable filter you're planning on buying is easy to clean and replacement filters are readily available. Do your homework by reading reviews to find the water filter that will meet your needs. You don't want to find yourself out in the boonies with a water filter that's not equipped to handle the type of water you're trying to purify.

It's important to have the right equipment when you're camping, so do your research before buying. If you have a local camping store where you can rent equipment, it may be best to try a couple water filters out before buying. Staying hydrated when you're hiking and camping is so important. You'll be able to cover a lot more distance and feel much better if you're drinking water on a regular basis than if you're trying to conserve the water you're carrying. If you become dehydrated you're much more susceptible to heat stroke and accidents from being sluggish both mentally and physically. If you're prepared, your camping experience will be much more enjoyable. I've been tent camping for over 35 years and as a retired Airborne Ranger, have experience in wilderness survival. For more information on camping tents and camping hiking gear, please visit us at http://mycampingtentsandmore.com. We carry a nice selection of camping gear from tents to flashlights at reasonable prices. Check us out.