swmtnbackpacker
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Nov 22, 2016 19:42:22 GMT -8
I've heard silver has anti-microbial properties (don't know this first hand) but nothing about any other metal. Silver prevents microbial growth but some garments are treated with it for funk prevention. Not sure it's useful as a topical application though, ... Im sure an antibacterial gel is more economical plus getting into the blood as granulation tissue forms.
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Post by bradmacmt on Nov 22, 2016 21:26:24 GMT -8
Only cookware I'm aware of that has anti-microbial properties is copper.
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crick
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Post by crick on Nov 30, 2016 8:35:02 GMT -8
Wood ashes can also be used to wash off utensils if you used a firepit or wood burning stove. But than again, many campgrounds discourage wood burning.
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bp2go
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Post by bp2go on Nov 30, 2016 12:19:46 GMT -8
Hey, leave the water filter at home and get some real silver dollars: "Metals have been used for their antimicrobial properties for thousands of years. For example, vessels made of Cu and Ag have been used for water disinfection and food preservation since the time of the Persian kings. This practice was later adopted by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Egyptians146. Settlers of North America dropped Ag coins into transport containers to preserve water, wine, milk and vinegar," ... Nature Research
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