Water purification Tablets

[snake]

I bought some Coleman Water purification tablets at Wal Mart hoping to use them in the back country, but they say they do not "Deactivate Cryptosporiduim Cysts"  Should I be worried about Crypto?  If so is there another product I can use?  I would like to stick to a tablet if possible.  Thanks for any info.

[Ridgeratt]

I bought some Coleman Water purification tablets at Wal Mart hoping to use them in the back country, but they say they do not "Deactivate Cryptosporiduim Cysts"  Should I be worried about Crypto?  If so is there another product I can use?  I would like to stick to a tablet if possible.  Thanks for any info.

Why would you be worried about Crypto?  Where do think you will pick this up from.
If this is on the Kelly Hill bear hunt there are several places to get water, or at the cost of bottled water its cheap.

[snake]

Its not for my bear hunt, its for other deer hunting, elk hunting, and scouting.  I don't know anything about crypto.

[Shawn Ryan]

Aquamira kills crypto.  But I don't know how prevalent crypto is in your areas or mine. I've used both Aquamira and the Coleman product for years. The Coleman product is the same as Potable Aqua, I think. I've also drank unfiltered for years but am careful about sources. I always wonder whether the lake and pond water I swim in or the water I rinse my hot head and face with will give me the same diseases. Never has. Might someday.

Aquamira comes in drops that you combine from 2 bottles or tablets. I've only used the tablets. Aquamira does not discolor the water or the bottle and does not taste like the Coleman/Potable Aqua tablets. You can use neutralized tablets with the Coleman/Potable Aqua tablets but I never do. My bottles are all stained; Don't care.

[Duckslayer89]

I've been looking for something for trail running. I have a running belt that holds 2 8 ounce bottles but I hate having to make it last especially after starting to run longer distances. I want something near instant to purify

[blackpowderhunter]

I've been looking for something for trail running. I have a running belt that holds 2 8 ounce bottles but I hate having to make it last especially after starting to run longer distances. I want something near instant to purify

worth looking into the MSR trailshot maybe
https://www.msrgear.com/water/trailshot

[swanny]

I've been looking for something for trail running. I have a running belt that holds 2 8 ounce bottles but I hate having to make it last especially after starting to run longer distances. I want something near instant to purify

I've been eyeballing the Katadyn Befree for trail running.

https://www.katadyn.com/us/us/14946-8019639-katadyn-beefree-water-filtration-system_usa

[Duckslayer89]

I've been looking for something for trail running. I have a running belt that holds 2 8 ounce bottles but I hate having to make it last especially after starting to run longer distances. I want something near instant to purify

worth looking into the MSR trailshot maybe
https://www.msrgear.com/water/trailshot

Awesome these are both great ideas thanks!!

[Shawn Ryan]

The Katadyn flask/fiilter is very similar to the TFO flask/filters I used in the '90's. TFO had a smaller filter, but was a great system for filtering water for multiple day hunts.  TFO was purchased by Nalgene, who never produced the product again. A small replaceable filter inside a flask is a great idea, IMO.

I really like that MSR TrailShot, too; it would fit in my Solomon vest front pockets, but then what comes out?

[Alpine Mojo]

I tried the purification tablets a couple years ago.  Thought it was a great idea to lose some weight out of my pack.  I didn't like the fact that I had to wait 20-30 minutes before drinking, and the chemical taste that was left in the water.  I tried the Sawyer Mini and never looked back.  It's just to easy to filter and drink ice cold water on demand and keep on moving.

[D-Rock425]

Aquamira drops are in the tulaliup cabales bargain cave for like 11 bucks.  I haven't used them yet but bought for a secondary option in my pack.

[Tbob]

I've been using Aquamira for years! Best stuff ever. You do have to wait a few min, but you can also do very large amounts of water all at once and be done with it.. Love those little drops..

[biggfish]

I tried the purification tablets a couple years ago.  Thought it was a great idea to lose some weight out of my pack.  I didn't like the fact that I had to wait 20-30 minutes before drinking, and the chemical taste that was left in the water.  I tried the Sawyer Mini and never looked back.  It's just to easy to filter and drink ice cold water on demand and keep on moving.

I'm using the Sawyer mini as well but I use a water bladder and adapted it as an in line filter.

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[summertime blues]

Sawyer mini here too....makes me feel silly for the high dollar MSR pump I have sitting around

[mburrows]

Ive seen those bags on the sawyer minis give out twice in the last year. Just a buyer beware. They work great until that bag gives out.