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03/28/20 12:25 PM
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My wife is teaching a public health class with an MD that does disaster work all over the globe- she is into those UV ones. I know zero about them myself...
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Re: Water filters/purification
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03/28/20 04:47 PM
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They are supposed to be top notch (as long as you buy from a reputable company with a good track record) Only problem is they require batteries, which require electricity to recharge. Yes I know you can us non rechargeable batteries, but that might get real expensive.
On the other hand I have seen some that has a handle you crank to supply the power for the bulb to do it's thing. Then again, for that to work, you need real clear water to start with.
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Re: Water filters/purification
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03/29/20 01:34 AM
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So pre-filter the water and use the Steri-pen for UV treatment. I have the crank model myself, though I have never needed to use it ....yet.
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Re: Water filters/purification
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03/29/20 09:47 AM
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That's what I thought as well Tom. Got a source for the crank model. My battery powered bit the big one.
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Re: Water filters/purification
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03/29/20 08:52 PM
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I think I got mine off of eBay, but I believe Emergency Essentials also sells them.
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Re: Water filters/purification
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03/29/20 11:12 PM
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Re: Water filters/purification
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05/19/20 01:56 PM
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OK, Backpack type pump water filters. What Should I get? Remember, backpack equals light weight. ALL suggestions are good for research.
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Re: Water filters/purification
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05/19/20 01:58 PM
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I recommend a good QUALITY filter such as the Katadyn pocket or combi filter.
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Re: Water filters/purification
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05/28/22 08:08 AM
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Re: Water filters/purification
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05/29/22 11:27 PM
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I have had the original lifestraws for 5 or 6 years now.
I had them in my pack and gave 1 to my brother, nephew and daughters for their packs.
They worked well for me and I have no complaints
However about 4 years ago my marine buddy introduced me to the sawyer mini, I don't think that it filters any better than the lifestraws, but I do think it is a more convenient form factor
However neither model is good for use in below freezing weather so I have other methods available in the winter
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