woman holding sawyer squeeze next to dog by lake
woman holding sawyer squeeze next to dog by lake

Is it safe to use one of those Brita pitchers to filter river and lake water while camping?

In a word, no. Brita-type filters are designed to take out waterborne contaminants such as chemicals, and to remove sediment. They aren't at all intended to "purify" water or remove biological nasties such as giardia.

See the full response and article by Doug Gantenbein on Outside Online's website here.

Menciones en los medios de comunicación

The Sawyer Squeeze just screws on the top of the Smartwater bottle, allowing me to fill it with untreated water and simply squeeze filtered water into my mouth.

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Menciones de Hiking Guy en los medios de comunicación

Menciones en los medios de comunicación

Los repelentes de insectos vienen en lociones, sprays, toallitas, bálsamos e incluso parches, pero hay tres ingredientes antiinsectos principales que pueden usarse con seguridad en los niños: DEET, picaridina y aceites esenciales.

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Menciones de la lista de bebés en los medios de comunicación

Menciones en los medios de comunicación

Finding the best bug spray and mosquito repellents on the market isn't just in your family's best interest—it's practically a can't-do-without necessity.

Anna Mahan
Editora asociada de Comercio

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