Thoughts on water purification mechanisms while traveling? Questions & Answers › Category: Diet › Thoughts on water purification mechanisms while traveling? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Sean Tierney Staff asked 4 years ago Should I be investing in something to make water potable while traveling? If so what do you recommend. I’ve seen Lifestraw, SteriPen and purification tablets thus far… then there’s always just boiling the water beforehand… thanks.