>>2485882>how much water do you bring when you go /out/?Usually 2L lasts me 3-5 hours, depending on conditions.
>does it typically last your whole trip?I typically always filter. Reduces your carry weight, and you should always carry a filter anyway
>do you use a water bottle? canteen? hydration pack?2 1L smartwater bottles (1 dirty 1 clean), and 1-2 1L soft Platypus bottles if I need extra carry capacity. I’ve tried hydration bladders but they’re really more trouble than they’re worth, especially since you need to bring another dirty container to filter into them
>are the rivers and streams safe to drink from where you are?Never. Do not risk giardia
>what method of water treatment do you use?3 season I use a platypus quickdraw filter. Better in every way than its cousin, the sawyer squeeze. For winter trips, where filters aren’t viable because of freezing temps, I use 2 part Aquamira drops. For super wintery trips I’m melting water for snow anyway, so I just boil.
