What's in the water?
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Backpackers face three potential threats from impure drinking water: protozoans, bacteria and viruses. One study of backcountry streams did not find one sample without giardia. Most portable water filters meet EPA standards and screen out potential harmful agents.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1996
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A mid-summer night's bag
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A backpacker needs a good three-season bag for summer camping. Several comfortable bags that were not field tested are described, with weight and prices given. Overall tips on such factors as down quality, fabrics are included, along with a list of manufacturers.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1992
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The cycles of nature
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Bikepacking offers adventurers an opportunity to see wild areas in a more comfortable manner than backpacking. Tips on selecting a mountain bike are given, and a list of other necessary equipment is provided. Several destinations are also described.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1995
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