xxclaro . . . I'm assuming you have plenty of streams in your part of Canada. There are hand held "straw filters" from which you can drink straight from any open water body and the replaceable filter strains out the impurities. Attach a hand pump to it and you can draw enough water for cooking, washing, etc. Just some additional thoughts.
"There are hand held "straw filters" from which you can drink straight from any open water body and the replaceable filter strains out the impurities."
EXACTLY,.....
How MANY "Straws / Pumps" do you currently own ?
How many CONTINENTS have you used them on ?
What's their micron / Gallon rating to NFG ?
Sorta' thing I'd be askin',...before becoming a "Sniper", and asking stupid "Squad Leader" questions,... Ace.
"Weapons"....GMAFB
GTC