Water purification tablets for backpacking?

[Minnie]

I am going backpacking for 5 days and I canÂ’t possibly carry enough water. A backpacker recommended water purification tablets to use for the stream water. She said it contains iodine. So what do you guys think of that? If thatÂ’s no good then what other option would I have? :confused:

Minnie ;)

[berrymarymac]

Wow, hmm...I dunno!! That's a tough one, maybe someone will come along! *bumpity bump*

[rawnpawgirl]

How about the water filter thing? It is very small and easy to pack and supposedly takes 99.8888% of bacteria and bad stuff out? Or you can just boil your water. I read in some backpacking outdoor books that the tablet should be kept along - just in case more for emergency situations. There are some very good water filters on the market for 30-50 bucks.

[Lay-Lay]

There is a thread on here about water water bottles. Many bottles have built in filters. They are on ebay also. That would be the way I would go.

[ephmeralgrl]

IMO the iodine tabs are a good idea to have along, but they flavor the water in a not so pleasent way. My first choice is always boil (simple no frills, cheap) followed by a filter pump.
have a great time :)
~epgrl