Water Ultralight backpacking
water can significant contributor pack weight because moderate activity in moderate climate requires 2 litres (2.1 us qt) of drinking water per day, weight of 2 kilograms (4.4 lb). when traveling through area many springs , streams, ultralight hikers can carry little 350 millilitres (12 us fl oz) of water, or none @ all, provided hiker confident on how far away next reliable water source , expected weather conditions, in other regions hikers must carry water requirements, , can minimize container weight.
some ultralight hikers reduce weight of water purifying devices, carried prevent waterborne diseases such giardiasis, cryptosporidiosis , dysentery, carrying lighter disinfectants opposed filters or ultra violet (uv) treatment devices. hikers carry no filtration device @ all.
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