Post by: snake on March 29, 2017, 07:25:17 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on March 29, 2017, 07:38:34 PM
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.
Post by: snake on March 29, 2017, 07:42:19 PM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on March 30, 2017, 12:30:25 AM
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.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on March 30, 2017, 02:47:28 AM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on March 30, 2017, 07:25:03 AM
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 purifyworth looking into the MSR trailshot maybe
https://www.msrgear.com/water/trailshot
Post by: swanny on March 30, 2017, 10:39:06 AM
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
Post by: Duckslayer89 on March 30, 2017, 11:13:39 AM
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 purifyworth looking into the MSR trailshot maybe
https://www.msrgear.com/water/trailshot
Awesome these are both great ideas thanks!!
Post by: Shawn Ryan on March 30, 2017, 02:17:54 PM
I really like that MSR TrailShot, too; it would fit in my Solomon vest front pockets, but then what comes out?
Post by: Alpine Mojo on March 31, 2017, 07:37:04 PM
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Post by: Tbob on June 27, 2017, 04:40:59 PM
Post by: biggfish on June 27, 2017, 05:50:11 PM
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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Post by: summertime blues on June 27, 2017, 06:09:45 PM
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Post by: fowl smacker on June 27, 2017, 07:35:12 PM
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.You don't need the bag to use it. You can replace it with a different bottle or just use the straw.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 27, 2017, 08:33:24 PM
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Post by: j_h_nimrod on July 01, 2017, 07:06:40 PM
There are a lot of good new filters available but I feel that in most cases water is pretty good and purification is not necessary in the US. It is one of those safety concerns like seat belts, 99.99% of people will not need it but it can suck if you are in the 0.01% that finds it necessary. That said, I recommend purification for most people and do not condone not purifying.
Crypto is pretty ubiquitous throughout the world, but rarely causes issues. Crypto just made news for Portland water. They had a number of detections in 2017 and now have to spend over 100 million on a new treatment facility to treat the cities currently untreated water.
Post by: jmscon on July 01, 2017, 09:16:15 PM
https://www.steripen.com
They claim on their website it can purify 4 liters in 150 seconds!
Post by: j_h_nimrod on July 01, 2017, 09:49:47 PM
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Post by: snake on July 16, 2017, 05:25:41 PM
Post by: snake on July 16, 2017, 05:26:34 PM