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Figure 2-2. MSR Miniworks fully field-maintainable water filter with ceramic cartridge and carbon core.
Photo cour-
tesy of Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
Figure 2-3. Polar Pure iodine-crystal water purification kit.
Photo courtesy of Polar Equipment, Inc.
4.
Waterproof and windproof matches
in a waterproof container, and a utility-type butane lighter
(large size with extended tip).
5.
Wool or pile blankets
(avoid cotton) because they are warm when wet, and/or a sleeping bag.
Also, a heat-reflective, waterproof “space blanket.” Fiber-pile, mountaineering-quality sleeping
