Author Topic: Filtering nasty water? (Read 8599 times)

Doublelunger · « **on:** July 10, 2018, 01:26:25 PM »

Experiences anyone? Looks like scuzzy cow ponds might be my only option. hopefully I can find a cleaner source but I'd like to be prepared for the worst. Thinking pre filter, filter, then treat with tablets. Boiling probably isn't really an option.

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2018, 01:29:00 PM »

You'll never get that taste out of it...trust me. Then your filter is nasty too.

cougforester · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2018, 01:30:12 PM »

Bring crystal light or Mio to make it taste a bit better once it's filtered at least.

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2018, 01:33:10 PM »

Quote from: cougforester on July 10, 2018, 01:30:12 PM

Bring crystal light or Mio to make it taste a bit better once it's filtered at least.

Nothing wrong with trying that but trust me, it doesn't do much...then it just tastes like cow shizz with mio in it

No possible rock seeps or drips? Depending on where you're at, water can be found in rocks

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2018, 01:44:17 PM »

Quote from: Jonathan_S on July 10, 2018, 01:29:00 PM

You'll never get that taste out of it...trust me. Then your filter is nasty too.

I have drank some nasty water before, when it was a must. Then tossed the filter after, can never get the taste out.

My buddy insisted them was no reason to filter the water and called me a few names for being scared.
24hrs later when the beaver feaver set in and he had runs I showed him

vandeman17 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2018, 01:51:31 PM »

Just don't forget to chew as your drink and you will be fine

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2018, 01:54:15 PM »

Last year I got my water by melting snow and ice with a small fire fed by old sage wood. As bad as that water tasted (a la burning garbage), I comforted myself by reminding myself that it wasn't as bad as the time I "filtered" water out of a cow wallow.

fowl smacker · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2018, 03:52:26 PM »

I also pack water flavoring packets. It doesn't make it taste great, but it's better than nothing. A life straw and tablets don't cost much. Use them then throw them away. Beats crapping water while you're trying to hunt.

gaddy · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2018, 04:57:40 PM »

Crapping water ? We always called it Pissing out your a--. Been there, and it's not fun. Will totally ruin you and your week's worth of undie's and any scent control is out the window. My Grand father always said, If you see this plant in the water, It will be safe to drink. Never trust your grand father. Remember, It was him that told you to pull his finger

Fl0und3rz · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2018, 05:32:29 PM »

No way to do a distillation?

huntnfmly · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2018, 05:32:55 PM »

Quote from: gaddy on July 10, 2018, 04:57:40 PM

Crapping water ? We always called it Pissing out your a--. Been there, and it's not fun. Will totally ruin you and your week's worth of undie's and any scent control is out the window. My Grand father always said, If you see this plant in the water, It will be safe to drink. Never trust your grand father. Remember, It was him that told you to pull his finger

Lol

Stein · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2018, 08:00:27 PM »

Just pick up an inexpensive filter and pre-filter with some type of strainer or coffee filters. The Sawyer or newer Katadyn Be Free work awesome and cheaper than a tank of gas.

trapp01 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2018, 09:06:48 PM »

It sucks all the way around. Strain, filter, boil, flavor packets, and it still tastes like cow pie.

Doublelunger · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2018, 08:42:28 AM »

Quote from: Stein on July 10, 2018, 08:00:27 PM

Just pick up an inexpensive filter and pre-filter with some type of strainer or coffee filters. The Sawyer or newer Katadyn Be Free work awesome and cheaper than a tank of gas.

I like this idea

i'll probably pack in a bunch more water than I normally would too. The crystal light concentrate in the squeeze bottle is pretty handy too.

Holg3107 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2018, 09:35:29 AM »

If its as bad as you say it is, I would do some pre-scouting and haul in 3 gallons of water each time and stash it for season. 1 gallon of water weighs roughly 8.5 lbs. Do some training and get a stash going. Depending on how many people and how long youll be there 6 gallons of water can go a long way.

Doublelunger · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2018, 07:38:30 AM »

Quote from: Holg3107 on July 11, 2018, 09:35:29 AM

If its as bad as you say it is, I would do some pre-scouting and haul in 3 gallons of water each time and stash it for season. 1 gallon of water weighs roughly 8.5 lbs. Do some training and get a stash going. Depending on how many people and how long youll be there 6 gallons of water can go a long way.

I might get one scouting trip if so I'll def pack in some water!

M3at Hunt3r · « **Reply #16 on:** November 20, 2018, 07:48:14 PM »

The best filter for nasty water would be a Berkey System. It is a drip system that is slow but will filter very nasty water and make it safe to drink and taste fine. They come as small as .95 liters and 1.5 gallons. They may be larger and heavier than a traditional backpack filter but do a much better job and provide safe water.

Luke

HikerHunter · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2019, 09:12:12 AM »

Bring some dehydrated water, much lighter than the real stuff

Dhoey07 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2019, 09:57:32 AM »

Last year, we stopped at a little creek to fill up. My buddy had his Katyden hiker pro and I had my MSR. When we got done pumping, my buddy said that his tasted pretty bad and asked if I would try it to verify. Well, I had taking a couple swigs off of mine and it tasted fine so I took a big pull off his and it tasted like straight cow pee. After about five minutes of gagging and dry heaving, we dumped our water and went to the next creek to fill up. My water tasted fine but i still dumped it.

Case in point, i believe my ceramic filter took the bad taste out while his Katyden didn't. Not sure if others have had similar results but that was mine.

dmv9 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2019, 10:42:25 AM »

Didn't the guy from lifestraw drink from an aquarium with sewer water?

LDennis24 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2019, 11:20:58 AM »

Where are you going that your only option is cow wallows? A ceramic filter WILL NOT take the taste out. Filter it through charcoal and you should be happy with it. Charcoal can even get rid of the odor and it shouldnt hurt you. Filter it in the charcoal AFTER you purify it and you can use it multiple times. Available at any aquarium store!

Stein · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2019, 12:31:48 PM »

Quote from: M3at Hunt3r on November 20, 2018, 07:48:14 PM

The best filter for nasty water would be a Berkey System. It is a drip system that is slow but will filter very nasty water and make it safe to drink and taste fine. They come as small as .95 liters and 1.5 gallons. They may be larger and heavier than a traditional backpack filter but do a much better job and provide safe water.

Luke

That would work too, but they are very slow. They will pull the color out of food color, I tested mine when I first bought it. I put a half bottle of food color in the top tank and the bottom water was crystal clear. It's the size of a coffee maker when packed up, so not the easiest thing to haul around.

I would probably just haul water in, a gallon a day and don't spend more than 3ish days before you come out.

Doublelunger · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2019, 01:54:17 PM »

***UPDATE*** The water situation ended up being a little better than expected and I found a decent source. Lots of good advice on this thread though and I appreciate all the input.

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