It is not always possible to boil water. Eg. run out of fuel, leak in the pot that you carry or your source has only muddy water, to name a few examples. Also, a filter is more convenient and quicker than boiling water.
I personally don't use a filter. the areas where i am ussually active have "clean" water, But I still carry purification tablets as a backup. Filters are just, too heavy to carry as just a backup in my situation.
If you need to treat all your drinking water, I suggest you get a filter. there are several that come highly recommended by their uses on this forum.
Edited by WOFT (09/21/03 09:21 PM)
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