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2 July 2026

Outdoor Water Filtration Guide: How to Find and Safely Drink Water While Hiking & Backpacking

How to find water on the trail, know when it needs treating, and choose between squeeze filters, gravity systems, and chemical backups — lessons from five months on the Continental Divide Trail.

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21 June 2026

Water Sources Along the CDT: A Complete Planning Guide

A complete guide to finding and planning water on the Continental Divide Trail — how much to carry, how to treat it, and what changes state by state, from a 2024 CDT thru-hiker.

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