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Water-Purification Gear for Under $50

These will save you from drinking contaminated water—and shelling out a ton of money

Check out Graham Averill's full list of gear picks here.

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Sawyer squeeze water filter and accessories including filter bags and cleaning syringe.
Sawyer squeeze water filter and accessories including filter bags and cleaning syringe.

Water-Purification Gear for Under $50

These will save you from drinking contaminated water—and shelling out a ton of money

Check out Graham Averill's full list of gear picks here.

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NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.
Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the BackyardTM. What keeps you outdoors?
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