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I'm looking for something that really works well. A purifier, not just a filter. Something .2 micron (or smaller) and with a built-in way to automatically chemically treat the water (iodine/chlorine etc). There are several on the market and I'm looking for other peoples experiences and opinions. Something that could be used full time for weeks at a time on long trips where your only water source is creeks and lakes and in countries with questionable tap water.

ive been on camping for weeks and overseas and never had one.when camping only drink ru8nning water.when overseas always boil or buy bottled water.save some space in ya backpack to

2008-01-12 13:30:31 by Jesus Hippie

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Can anyone share a detailed experience (good or bad) with a water filter—countertop, wholehouse, undersink, portable, or hiking water filters? Which filter brand do you like and why?

I have wholehouse unit (Whirlpool). I am amazed at the sediment etc that it traps. I put it in a new house with municipal water about a year ago. I change the filter every 6 months, with no effects on water pressure etc. It does get visibly dirty, so I am happy I installed it. Very easy to install as well.

2008-05-29 05:53:11 by h2ofilters

Price: $89.95 $71.99

Adapter base attaches directly to water bottles or an output hose can be used to fill hydration systems or larger containers
Dual piston technology provides maximum output with minimum effort
Produces up to two quarts per minute in the faster flow mode and one quart per minute in longer life mode

i picked up a hiking water filter at a garage sale. its a simple one with a pump and a tube on each end, one going to your water bottle, the other goes in the river/dirty water.
i was wondering how i can clean it out?
i took the pump apart and theres a what looks like a hot tub filter, but smaller of course, and it has a small plastic film around it that you can take off. do i need to get a new hot tub filter thing or plastic film or what?
if its expensive to buy the filter part, wouldnt i be better off just to buy a whole new one?

You should definitely buy a new filter for it (they're only good for so many gallons and you probably don't know the last time it's been replaced). Take it in to your local sporting/outdoors store and they should be able to tell you what you need based on the brand, size, age, etc...

Filters are not cheap though, it may be worth it, if you plan on using it a lot, to get a brand new one that will last longer and is more technologically advanced.

2009-07-18 11:58:55 by abeekman

Ultra light and compact, the Aquamira Frontier Emergency Filter System weighs less than one ounce and easily slips into a day pack, shirt pocket or travel luggage and is always ready when you need it.
Use the Frontier Emergency Water Filter System to drink from any bottle, cup or directly from water sources.
The Frontier Filter is the ideal alternative to heavy, bulky and expensive pump filtration units when space and weight are primary factors. Activated carbon helps reduce waterborne chemicals and improves water taste.

A bit dubious, does anyone have an opinion or used one. Really interested to know. Sounds good to me if they work

I would use one, but only in water that I was pretty sure was safe to drink anyways. There are two different types of straws, one has chemicals the water passes through, the other has a filter. The type with the filter has a pretty coarse filter, and while it does an ok job, the pump filters do a much better job. If you realize you might be drinking beaver piss, you probably want the best filter you can get. If you are just getting the water right out of a spring, and want to be safe instead of sorry, you'd be ok with a straw. If you are downstream from a cattle pasture, you'll want a better filter, and possibly a charcoal filter, or even better, bottled water.

2009-05-26 19:16:55 by Lexi

We are somewhat inexperienced hikers that are in charge of a scout trip for older kids. When we have talked about filtering water from a reservior for an overnight canoe trip and hiking trip everyone keeps saying "well I suggest you take as much water as you can" or "I don't know about those tablets, I wouldn't trust them" or "I wouldn't trust those filters". We have potable aqua tablets and new but older models of sweetwater walkabout microfilters. Am I being naive or are these people just being critical? None of them hike or camp without a full kitchen in tow. I would like the kids to learn how to do these things and take a step closer to truly "roughing it", but I do not want to put them unnecassarily at risk for illness.

the tablets and filters are both safe and effective. those are the people that couldn't survive if they didnt have air conditioning and curling irons.

2008-07-17 12:13:27 by adelaide