In our BOBs and EDCs, TFB and I carry Katadyn MicroPur MP 1 Water Purification Tablets.
Amazon.com - Katadyn Micropur
For home use, we've always kept unscented chlorine bleach on hand. I think I may switch over from bleach to pool shock, though. I hope it's not too late in the season to pick some up. Also, a small bag of pool shock might make a good addition to the BOBs. I've had (admittedly, off brand) water purification tabs go bad on me before. If I can figure out the dosing for pool shock when working with a small container, I might go ahead and carry some.
This government page discusses the use of chlorine bleach and calcium hydrochloride (pool shock) to treat water. I think the most important thing to remember when purchasing chlorine bleach or pool shock is that it has to be plain. No whiteners, brighteners or lemony fresh scents in the bleach. No additional algecides in the shock.
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TFB also carries a small Katadyn water filter.
Amazon.com - Katadyn Hiker
Let's hear what you use! :D
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