Hiking through the desert can be a wonderful experience with peaceful views and quiet. However, when hiking through the desert bringing water is essential to survival. Even if you were exceptionally lucky enough to find a desert Oasis, the chances of that water being unsafe for drinking due to arsenic is relatively high. Drinking water laced with arsenic when you’ve run out of all other safe water options would only further reduce the chance of survival in the desert. That’s why it’s important to know how to procure your own water that is safe and to have the tools to
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