Learn how to make water drinkable on the trail, how much water to drink, and how to carry water backpacking - free video.
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Backpacking Tips for Beginners: How to Backpack : How to Carry Water and Hydrate while Backpacking: Online Backpacking Tips
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October 10th, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Has anyone made any …
Has anyone made any packs in the last 2 years without a hydration pack?
November 24th, 2007 at 8:24 am
thank you.. this …
thank you.. this video has been very helpful…
i would also like to know… that incase one travels in the snow… how then must he gather water…
i mean is it necessary to filter ice??
January 26th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
From what ive read …
From what ive read it depends on the snow, if its fresh snow thats fell within 24hrs its safe to use with out filtering. But if its over a certain period of time it needs to be boiled because there are perasites or becteria which thrive in those conditions.
February 15th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
In a survival …
In a survival situation, remember to never eat snow. It actually causes more damage.
View it as drinking seawater.
March 2nd, 2008 at 9:41 am
takes more energy …
takes more energy to melt snow in body and drains body heat big no no
April 4th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Yes I have. Didn’t …
Yes I have. Didn’t like it though Taking a hydration pack is very useful.
April 5th, 2008 at 2:58 am
to quickly wet your …
to quickly wet your mouth on a hike FRESH snow is a quick refresher… but in a survival situation… always ALWAYS heat the water… keeps your body from wasting calories and it keeps you warmer.