Hiking

Aquatabs are an essential tool for hikers to ensure they have access to clean water on their outings. They are inexpensive, easy to carry, and last for years. Many hikers keep a packet of Aquatabs on them in case of an emergency, while others use them regularly to make water safe for drinking in just 30 minutes.

Hiking

Aquatabs are an essential tool for hikers to ensure they have access to clean water on their outings. They are inexpensive, easy to carry, and last for years. Many hikers keep a packet of Aquatabs on them in case of an emergency, while others use them regularly to make water safe for drinking in just 30 minutes.

The Importance Of Having Adequate Water While Hiking

While hydration is the most important factor to consider when hiking, water can be used for plenty of other purposes. You’ll need clean water for preparing food and cleaning your utensils afterward. Even if you’re not planning on a long trip, you should carry food with you just in case something goes wrong and you’re out there longer than you expect. If you have an injury while on the trail, water can be used to clean and disinfect cuts or scrapes.

How much water should you have for hiking?

The amount of water you should have for hiking varies depending on the person and the trip they’re taking. As a general rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to drink about two cups of water per hour while hiking. But if it’s a particularly hot day, you’re getting a lot of sunlight, or you’re in a dry area, you should be drinking a lot more water. You should also take into account how strenuous the trail is going to be. Will there be a lot of uphill hiking and areas with tough footing or heavy sand? If so, you probably need to bring more water.

Another factor in determining how much water to have for hiking is the amount of gear you’ll be carrying. Food, clothing, emergency supplies, tools, and other supplies can add up weight fast. Not to mention the amount of water that you’ll need to bring. Aquatabs can help you cut back on water while still making sure you’ll have plenty to drink.

Signs of dehydration while hiking

Headache

Extreme Thirst

Feeling Clumsy

Dizziness

Nausea

Dark Urine

Dry Mouth

Sunken Eyes

Brain Fog

Cramps

Fatigue

Signs of dehydration while hiking

Headache

Extreme Thirst

Feeling Clumsy

Dizziness

Nausea

Dark Urine

Dry Mouth

Sunken Eyes

Brain Fog

Fatigue

Cramps

Water Purification for hiking

If you want to know how to prevent dehydration while hiking—without lugging around a gallon of water—Aquatabs are your answer. They allow you to quickly purify water from rivers, lakes, and streams without worrying about harmful microorganisms. An Aquatabs tablet will kill 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and parasites including Giardia cysts, when used in clear, fresh water.

49mg tablets

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49mg water purification tablets

Each 49 mg tablet can treat up to a half-gallon of water within 30 minutes. One packet of 30 Aquatabs is small enough to fit in your pocket but is capable of purifying enough water to last a person 17 days. Our 49 mg tablets are perfect for purifying a bottle or jug of water that you’ve filled at a lake or stream.

397mg tablets

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397mg Water Purification Tablets

If you’re heading on a hiking trip with a group of people, and plan to do some cooking or camping, the 397 mg tablet is a great option. These tablets can clean up to four gallons of water in just a half-hour. They are sold in bottles of 100 tablets and can be easily stored in a bag or kept in a camper or vehicle. Our 397 mg tablets are often used to purify cisterns and RV tanks.

How do aquatabs work?

Aquatabs employ a carefully measured quantity of sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC). When used with fresh, clear water that is at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit, they dispense hypochlorous acid, a safe and dependable water disinfectant. The NaDCC kills harmful microorganisms that could trigger illnesses such as diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. Some of the viruses that Aquatabs kills cannot be removed through standard filtration.

With Aquatabs, there’s no need to stop and boil your water before drinking it. Just drop in the tablet, shake the container for about 10 minutes, and let it sit for at least 20 additional minutes. Once, the time is up, you’re ready to start drinking. The chlorine that the tablets release will remain in the water to keep it clean for between three and five days.

Why Aquatabs Are the Best Water Purification Tablets for Hiking

Our water purification tablets are an ideal choice for hiking because they are reliable, easy to carry, and work quickly. Aquatabs are the world’s most popular tablets for water purification, with more than 1 billion tablets sold every year. Unlike other tablets that can leave behind a poor, chemical taste, Aquatabs have a minor impact on the flavor of the water.

A Hiker's Best Friend
ozwikermank
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A hiker's best friend and occasional lifesaver. Aquatabs are super easy to use, incredibly potent for their size, and have literally saved my life when I've run out of water on a hiking trail and needed to rely on gathering water from stagnant rock pools. Some water purifiers leave a really nasty disinfectant taste in your mouth, but Aquatabs are very mild (you'll notice a minor taste difference, but it's not extreme at all). Given they also weigh virtually nothing, it's easy to pack a supply to last several days without needing to worry about the additional grams you're adding to a hiking pack…
No Bad Aftertaste
Jesse
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Works great and no bad aftertaste. I was worried these Aquatabs would add a funky taste to my water, but I couldn't even notice it at all. These gave me peace of mind when collecting river water to drink.
A Musthave
darrell.kakoschke
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Excellent compact standby for drinking water when travelling. You never know when drinking water is available when travelling around Australia, so these tablets are a must to ensure good health.
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Why Aquatabs Are the Best Water Purification Tablets for Hiking

Our water purification tablets are an ideal choice for hiking because they are reliable, easy to carry, and work quickly. Aquatabs are the world’s most popular tablets for water purification, with more than 1 billion tablets sold every year. Unlike other tablets that can leave behind a poor, chemical taste, Aquatabs have a minor impact on the flavor of the water.

A Hiker's Best Friend
ozwikermank
Read More
A hiker's best friend and occasional lifesaver. Aquatabs are super easy to use, incredibly potent for their size, and have literally saved my life when I've run out of water on a hiking trail and needed to rely on gathering water from stagnant rock pools. Some water purifiers leave a really nasty disinfectant taste in your mouth, but Aquatabs are very mild (you'll notice a minor taste difference, but it's not extreme at all). Given they also weigh virtually nothing, it's easy to pack a supply to last several days without needing to worry about the additional grams you're adding to a hiking pack…
No Bad Aftertaste
Jesse
Read More
Works great and no bad aftertaste. I was worried these Aquatabs would add a funky taste to my water, but I couldn't even notice it at all. These gave me peace of mind when collecting river water to drink.
A Musthave
darrell.kakoschke
Read More
Excellent compact standby for drinking water when travelling. You never know when drinking water is available when travelling around Australia, so these tablets are a must to ensure good health.
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Order Aquatabs for Your Next Hiking Trip

Aquatabs - 49mg Tablet x30

Looking to add Aquatabs to your hiking pack? Order a packet of 30 to have enough clean water to last for 17 days.

Aquatabs 397mg Tablets X100

Looking to add Aquatabs to your hiking pack? Order a tub of 100 to have enough clean water to last for 470 days.
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