How to Filter Water in the Backcountry || REI

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[warrenphilips]

I suspect REI cannot supply the most crucial element while camping, Miranda herself.

[backpacker]

Miranda is great! Very clear presentation and wonderful approach and presence.

[JamieHitt]

You have a great thing going here with this Miranda Series. Create a new "sub-series" with Miranda for Fall Backpacking/Camping/Hiking as well as one for Winter. Oh, ...and don't forget about the option of possibly using Alum as a flocculant in that pot, ...to settle out the silt/sediment and turbidity.

[backpacker]

Thank you for mentioning hand cleanliness as an important factor. There have been a couple studies suggesting most cases of dysentery on the trail result from dirty hands (touching your water bottle or food leading to contamination) rather than impure water sources. All the filtering in the world will only get you so far if your hands are carrying the bacteria around.

[edmccall]

Another great video! Clear, concise, and another nudge for me to get back into the backcountry! Thank you REI and Miranda.

[gregors]

Great content, as I'd expect from REI. However, you really should use a remote microphone on the presenter. Both vids I've seen had too much background noise that interferes with the narration.

[endercyplayz]

good and helpful video, thanks Miranda

[lightningminded]

I use droppers that i mix then add to water, but i do not filter the water. Should I still be filtering in addition to the chlorinated drops?

[Ak-jmfm]

I can boil water at a rolling boil for like 5 min and it should be fine right? but on the go during the day u recommend using a filtration system or purification tablets so I'm not using up my fuel for my jetboil? @REI

[footloosefotography]

Good video but incorrect info right at the end. All pathogens are killed at 70C as water is brought to a boil therefore there is NO need to boil for any length of time, Just bringing to a boil is adequate. AND this goes for altitude also as even at 8000m water boils at a temp above 70C.

[phatso]

I would drink that water straight from the source no filter.