Lightweight Water Purification Methods

Chemical Treatments

Let’s start by talking about chemical treatments since they are still an affordable, accessible and ultralight option. The main two commercial treatments for sterilizing your water are iodine tablets and Aquamira drops.

Pros

• Both iodine tablets and Aquamira drops are easy to use.
• Both properly treat water.
• Both are lightweight
• Neither takes up much space.

Cons

• Iodine tablets turn your water a rust-brown color, which some hikers find discomfiting.
• Iodine tablets carry a heavy metallic taste that’s hard to overpower even with powdere...