Has anyone here caught any bad things like Giardia, I want to know what it is like catching them, is it fatal?
Has anyone caught any 'nasties' from water.
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if its fatal, they wont be able to answer......
I didn't mean it like that, I'm 15, so if I were to accidentally drink bad water even if boiled how bad would it be for me?
If you boil water properly, that is a good rolling boil for a couple of minutes, you shouldnt have any problems.
Cheers
Ness
Cheers
Ness
If you boil water properly, that is a good rolling boil for a couple of minutes, you shouldnt have any problems.
Cheers
Ness
I heard that you have to let the water boil over the container rim to get any bacteria or whatever off the rim so you will not become sick.
All you need to do it get it to about 90degC to kill off everything... however not a loty of folks carry a thermometer with them so getting it to a rolling boil is best then take it off as you'll be wasting fuel.
No need.... the pot is the same temperature, to with a degree or two, of the boiling water so the outside of the pot will be sterile.
Maybe if you supect the water and your container to be severely contaminated....
Under normal circumstances a good boil will sort the water and the rising steam should see to the container
Under normal circumstances a good boil will sort the water and the rising steam should see to the container
I was bad for a couple of days after a long session drinking Makers Mark Bourbon and water, must have been bad water in the mix.
http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/how-long-do-you-need-to-boil-water
Get the water up to 80c and job done.
http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/how-long-do-you-need-to-boil-water
Get the water up to 80c and job done.
What can I throw in while it's boiling to give it more flavour, although I actually like council pop...
I heard pine leave are great, but my luck I will throw yew leaves in there, ahah.
I heard pine leave are great, but my luck I will throw yew leaves in there, ahah.
i'll 2nd a tea bag. Rolling boil will kill 99% of nasties, in water, the other 1% your tummy acids will kill.
No, because you're asking questions rather than insisting you know it all already.
I've read sorrel makes a nice drink but I've never found it (not looked all that hard, mind). You can also use rosehips but nettle tea is surprisingly nice - just don't make it too strong
Almost. If you're at altitude wayer will boil at a cooler temp due to the reduced pressure. Over about 8000-10000 feet best to let it boil a couple more minutes to be sure you've reach temp.
If it's boiling it won't get any hotter regardless of how long you heat it for. That's why you'd need a pressure cooker
