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Is boiling enough
6 October 2016, 12:03,
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RE: Is boiling enough
IIRC at altitudes below 4000 feet the majority of nasties are killed when the water gets to about 70c.

http://cid.oxfordjournals.org/content/34...nsion.html

Just bring water up to the boil will be enough, if your OK for fuel then letting it simmer for a minute won't hurt. Its worth packing something like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUsdx0UC2uU

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millbank-Bag-f...3641.l6368 The Millbank bag only removes particles from muddy water but it means you have more particle free water to run through your filter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBHOQV7Brq0
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Is boiling enough - by Shaysdad99 - 6 October 2016, 10:30
RE: Is boiling enough - by harrypalmer - 6 October 2016, 12:03
RE: Is boiling enough - by Ali - 6 October 2016, 12:14
RE: Is boiling enough - by Lightspeed - 6 October 2016, 13:18
RE: Is boiling enough - by CharlesHarris - 6 October 2016, 16:35
RE: Is boiling enough - by Mortblanc - 6 October 2016, 17:50
RE: Is boiling enough - by Mortblanc - 6 October 2016, 17:53
RE: Is boiling enough - by CharlesHarris - 6 October 2016, 20:16

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