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Backpacking1h ago

Water Treatment Methods Compared: Filter, Chemical, UV, Boil

CDC calls boiling the best way to kill germs in water, including viruses, bacteria and parasites. Filters, chemical disinfectants and UV light each cover some germs but not others, and each has limits with cloudy water, cold water, contact time or batteries. CDC recommends filtering water and then disinfecting it to cover more types of germs.

Backpacking1h ago

Planning Your 2027 Camping Year: Permit Lotteries and Key Dates

Several of the country's most sought-after hikes and backcountry trips are allocated by lottery months before the season starts. As of November 1, 2026, most agencies haven't posted 2027 dates, but their recent schedules follow steady patterns. Here's what those patterns look like and which official page to watch for each one.

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