Travel Filters There are many kinds of travel filters available in the camping supply stores.
Following are the basic ways to sterilize your water when on a trip:

• filter out the bacteria and parasites with a compressed carbon block or a ceramic filter
• add a chemical that will kill the harmful organisms
• boil or distill the water

These site links might be helpful in your decision:

• For an excellent compressed carbon block filter, use a Multi-Pure.  (A bit heavy, but highly effective.) http://www.multipureusa.com/dean.htm
• For information on filters and additives to treat giardia, tips and advice on giardia while backpacking, trekking and hiking, and how to deal with the nasty bug, go to this site: http://giardiaclub.com/
• For a portable bottle filter, consider this rather expensive model: http://www.nikken.com

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