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| Boiling water for a minute will kill viruses which are too small to be filtered out. Above 6500 feet you need to boil water for three minutes. Another way to purify water is to use a new product called a "Steri-Pen" which uses UV light to destroy viruses, bacteria and protozoa -- including Giardia and Cryptosporidium. |
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| Never heard of Giardia and Cryptosporidium? There are 2.5 mllion cases of giardiasis each year in the U.S. It's a parasite that attaches itself to your small intestine and causes diarrhea and abdominal pain. Crypto is also a parasite that gets into your intestine. It has a shell that makes it hard to kill with chemicals like chlorine. |
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| Having hot coffee in the morning is a real luxury! Our GigaPower stove and titanium pot boil the water quickly. Plastic cups are great because they don't get hot. A little granola and we're ready to explore the area. It's satisfying to have everything you need on your back. It makes you realize how little you really need. |
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