Water Purification Guide for Camping

Calculate your water needs and find the best purification method for your trip.

Trip Details

Purification Methods Comparison

Altitude Boiling Time Adjustment

Water boils at lower temperatures at higher altitudes, requiring longer boiling times to kill pathogens.

AltitudeBoiling PointRecommended Time
Sea level212 F / 100 C1 minute
5,000 ft / 1,524 m203 F / 95 C3 minutes
7,500 ft / 2,286 m198 F / 92 C5 minutes
10,000 ft / 3,048 m194 F / 90 C5 minutes
14,000 ft / 4,267 m187 F / 86 C10 minutes

Emergency Purification Tips