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[[Image:Zac_sleeping_in_Gent,_Belgium.jpg|thumb|300px|Zac sleeping under an umbrella]]
===Water===
While you may come across fresh, clear water many times on your travels, care must be taken to avoid becoming sick when drinking it. Microscopic bacteria is often found in fresh water stream and rivers, especially near civilization or agricultural areas (farms). Even slight contamination of a water source can ;leave you violently ill. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to treat suspected water.:
''Boil the water for at least 10 minutes.'' This is one of the most surefire ways to purify water, but tends to require lots of fuel and patience.
