Summary: <br> On this episode we discuss water filtration vs water purification and what is best for you. So, what really is the difference between a backpacking water filter and a backpacking water purifier? AND why might you opt for buying one over another? No matter whether you are backpacking or a traveling in a RV, clean water is super important.<br> Topics we talk about on this Podcast:<br> <br> * Don’t drink the water if green ooze is present<br> * 95% of US creeks, streams, lakes and rivers are ok to Filter Water<br> * Some people are allergic to Iodine<br> * Dogs can get Giardia<br> <br> Water Filtration we use on the trail and we recommend for backpacking:<br> <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&website_id=d6e6ebc9-3ef4-417e-af9e-7bf4243b88a5&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F103050%2Fsawyer-squeeze-water-filter-system&ctc=podcastblog">Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter</a><br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2G4mL0u">Sawyer 3 way inline Filter</a> – Very easy to make your own gravity system<br> Top Pick for International Travel<br> <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&website_id=d6e6ebc9-3ef4-417e-af9e-7bf4243b88a5&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F891193%2Fmsr-guardian-purifier&ctc=podcastblog">MSR Guardian Purifier</a><br> Top Pick for Ultralight Filtration Only<br> <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&website_id=d6e6ebc9-3ef4-417e-af9e-7bf4243b88a5&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F866996%2Faquamira-water-treatment-drops&ctc=podcastblog">Aquamira Water Treatment Drops</a><br> Top Pick for Ultralight Purification<br> <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=61fff111-8514-4179-a87e-5da7e9fb1264&website_id=d6e6ebc9-3ef4-417e-af9e-7bf4243b88a5&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.moosejaw.com%2Fmoosejaw%2Fshop%2Fproduct_MSR-Aquatabs-Water-Purification-Tablets_10334660_10208_10000001_-1_&ctc=podcastblog">MSR Aquatabs</a><br> Huge thank you! It’s because of people like you that inspire us to keep podcasting our passion. If you’ve been enjoying the show and want to help others find it, We’d love a <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-the-trail/id1156513960?mt=2">review from you in iTunes</a>. Each and every review helps more people find the show (each one counts and we are super grateful).<br> To leave a review, click here and then go to “ratings and reviews”. It takes one minute and we read every one?<br> Please help support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebackpackertv">Patreon</a> so we can keep up the weekly Podcast’s. We promise you won’t be disappointed.<br> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/8f01634e3e69/podcast-listener-feedback-wanted">https://mailchi.mp/8f01634e3e69/podcast-listener-feedback-wanted</a><br> <br>
