My goal is to Thru-Hike in 2014.
I get kidney stones frequently and must produce 2-4L of urine per day in order to properly flush out my kidneys. Working at a sedentary office job this requires drinking between 3-5L of water per day. This would obviously increase due to exertion. According to my urologist it could be anywhere from 5-10L per day. I should also mention that I love water and don't drink flavored beverages.
My dad bought me a Katadyn Hiker Pro water filter for my birthday. Is it realistic to use this filter for my hike?
I know there are many of you who don't clean or treat your water at all, however, I will be treating my water, and posts that recommend not doing so aren't helpful.