When you lose your water bottle on a trip…

I’ve found water sources that smelled like sheep. I carry Aquamira tablets. I don’t know what the better option is.

I’m cautious with the Bot. I’ve put hot liquids in it and found it hard to open.

Putting hot water in the Bot, then sealing the screw-top side of the lid, that’s a known issue. When the water cools down, the air pressure inside the Bot decreases (PV=nRT), creating a vacuum, making the lid hard to open. Generally, avoid this. If it happens and you get stuck, you can use a tent stake or knife or metal utensil – jam it under the lid lip and lever it outward to separate the lip from the pot just enough to break the seal and let the in/out air pressures equalize, then the lid can be unscrewed again.

Sheep: Aquamira tabs are a good call. We have lots of sheep grazing here in the Rocky Mountain wilderness areas.