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Water Treatment for Hikers, Vol. 1 – Why we treat our water One of the most important resources for a hiker is water. Without proper hydration, any hike you have planned is pretty much doomed. Without clean water, any efforts you make to maintain proper hydration are going to end poorly. Bacteria, viruses and parasites can be real problems and can have a real, sometimes life-threatening, impact on your hike. What do you think was the biggest killer of soldiers during the US Civil War? According to research done by historians for every 3 soldiers killed in battle, 5 died from disease. The ...