Sillyak - I don't carry a water filter and never have. In 20 years of hiking, climbing and hunting the mountains I've never been sick. I'm selective about where I get my water from and still pack a few lightweight treatment tabs just in case I'm not excited about the water. Most years I don't use any of them.
Also, vaseline cottonballs are potential lifesavers - try using a striker instead of matches tho. Far more starts and works when it's wet.
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