(Part 3) Best bottles & water filtration systems according to redditors
We found 945 Reddit comments discussing the best bottles & water filtration systems. We ranked the 230 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
![GRAYL Ultralight Water Purifier [+ FILTER] BOTTLE (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31n-egWFO-L.jpg)
Can confirm. Went on three cruises with no problems. In fact, the last cruise, the wife and I did a double cruise and brought a good 6-7 liters in our bags to last the whole trip and get friends drunk while we were at it. No one was the wiser. Get rum runners and avoid having your booze taste like minty shit.
Edit: Bought this set: http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Rum-Runner®-Smugglers-Revenge/dp/B002XJCR5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425710279&sr=8-1&keywords=rum+runner+revenge
Those Sawyer squeeze bags suck I highly recommend Cnoc Outdoors 2019 Vecto 2L Water Container, 28mm Thread, Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QBQ894L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CdMtDbZE0Q56Z or something similar
Start learning survival skills ASAP. Its not just "lost in the woods and need to get out", these skills can make you self sufficient. Start looking up what tools you will need in order to live on your own. Find out your climate/area, and what is required to live there (does it snow a lot, are you in a desert, etc). Next find a damn good water source far away from the city. Chances are theres many people who have already scouted the location and picked a spot near where you might think it would be ideal, so keep that in mind. Really just do research first, you don't want to waste money on things you don't need or wont last or on things that will break easy. (Katadyne water filters which cost hundreds, as apposed to a simple tiny bottle of iodine crystals, which will do much better and save a hell of a lot of weight and money. Simple things like that will make a world of difference, so really research is key. Download one of these, and you have a shit ton of info that can easily save your life. Those videos are amazing, and has given me a lot of knowledge. There are other resources like this which go a lot more in depth of certain skills. I would use both (as I have for the past few years). Like BCSKS said, start gathering non perishable or dehydrated foods. Bug Out Bags are ideal for this type of thing, and the info in those videos and that youtube channel will help you with deciding what you need, and what brands to get. Buy seeds and learn how to grow in your climate, and what will grow in your climate. Weight is the biggest issue, so buy the most compact, light, and durable things possible. Here are some simple rules and simple tools that you should memorize and buy first.
Rule of Threes:
You can survive 3 minutes without air, three hours without shelter, three days without water, and 3 weeks without food. FOLLOW THESE. Most people think about food or water first, and then die of hypothermia or hyperthermia.
Ten "C's" of Survivability:
If you have those 10 tools, and of course the knowledge of survival (which is on those videos and that youtube channel), than you will most likely survive. Remember, the more you know, the less you need. But, its always best to be prepared and have more than the bare minimum. Sorry for the wall of text, but I had to be specific. Hope that starts you off well.
My time to shine! I'm big into canoe camping. All the links I'm giving you are from Amazon Canada but you can get the same stuff on Amazon USA.
Now you're all set for anything you have to cook.
Food suggestions:
I tend to not eat three meals a day when paddling. I have breakfast and dinner and maybe some snacks during the day.
Be mindful that if you are paddling and hiking and portaging you're going to be burning huge amounts of calories. If you're just lazing about on a dinghy maybe not so much.
I've got a ton of budget best bang for the buck gear, but one place you absolutely should not skimp on is socks. Buy 2-3 pair of SmartWool Expedition weight socks. It's like wearing slippers inside your boots.
Socks
Here's some more of the cheap (mostly) gear that I purchased and am still happy with. This includes some revisions I've made after a somewhat miserable trip to Yosemite. I am a freak for reading reviews and digging for the best price.
$8 Stove
$8 Mug
$16 underwear... okay, this is almost as important as socks!
$29 Solar charger, or DIY
$85 Water filter, didn't want to skimp here although water tabs are doable
$9 550 paracord
$14 multitool - use a small cheap knife to 'cut' costs
$28
titaniumAnodized Aluminum pot$9 Tarp Couldn't find the link, but it's at WalMart in their camping section, by Outdoor Products.
$9 titanium spork
$45 hammock - you can get cheaper on campmor, but this one caught my eye at REI
$16 hammock suspension - you can get cheaper by DIY
$14 Compass
Sierra Trading Post has Comfortrel longjohns for $17/top or bottom - feels cheap, but effective.
$24 15 degree mummy bag IMO the next best thing for the money is The Cat's Meow at ~$90.
$22 tent - small, decent weight, cheap, hard to find. Not sure if I trust in rain, but worked great for five days of decent weather and 30 degree nights. Dumped this for the hammock setup due to weight and size. (but it's not that heavy or big)
In addition, I'll be switching to the $45 54litre pack from Costco.
GoLite has some crazy cheap light backpacks, but they don't seem to do well for loads heavier than ~25 pounds, which you probably won't hit on a budget.
$10 tab stove - haven't used, gonna try this out soon
Wal Mart has been seriously stepping up their backpacking game in the last year or so. Take a look their. A lot of the products are decent quality at crazy good prices.
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Sawyer mini water filter. All you'll ever need.
https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-Water-Filtration-System/dp/B07C2WBFVM
I bought a bunch of those plastic bottles and gallon jugs thinking they would be great for an emergency. Maybe if the emergency had happened within 6 months of when I bought them, but as time went on I could tell the plastic was degrading. You can feel how flimsy the plastic is in some of the containers.
Over time several of them have leaked, causing water damage and "omg wtf why is there water on the floor" incidents. I ended up replacing all of them with these:
https://www.amazon.com/5-Gallon-Stackable-Containers-Emergency-polyetholene/dp/B01KPAHHKA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=water+container&qid=1558450257&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
While it's a big investment up front, you can re-use these containers several times. They don't leach plastic (or should not) into the water you store. They are also much hardier and are not prone to leaking like the store bought variety.
Male, not a camp counselor here, but here is what I take for a work trip. Only difference between that and a personal trip is I don't take 3 button up shirts, i just wear the one button up and use the merino t shirts as undershirts:
Pictures of my stuff
*I've updated a few things from what is in the pictures
The Boardwalk shorts are pretty great since they look like regular shorts, but are quick dry so you can swim in them too.
I've had the Thunderbolt pants for a few weeks now, and they are amazing. I don't want to wear any other kind of pants now lol! I wear them around town, rock climbing, hanging around the house. I wash them about once a week.
Shoes
(for work I have some Johnston and Murphy slip on's, but for personal, I'm still experimenting. My feet seem to be the most comfortable in Salomon's. I have some Salomon XA Pro 3D's right now, but I've read that they're not really designed for walking/hiking all day as they are trail runners and the tread can wear out fast in the wrong places. Merrel Moab Ventilator's i wish didn't make my arch's hurt after a whole day of walking because they're a great shoe. I'm going to try some other brands and types, but I'd really try to find one that looks good enough to wear in town and has some outdoor qualities to them)
Laptop area
1x Laptop (either work laptop or my Chromebook or Surface3)
1x laptop charger
1x HDMI cable
1x bag of extra AA and AAA batteries
2x USB drives
I also like waterbriks because they stack pretty nicely together. They also have a 3.5 gallon option. waterbrick 1.6 gallons
I love my smartwool 250g baselayers. They are comfortable to about 40F moving for me (I get cold easily).
What's the talenti jar for?
How large is the mesh bag? You could potentially switch to a 0.05-0.11oz cuben fiber ditty bag like the ones from borah gear for ~$5-10.
Do you need the long sleeve button down? Depending on the conditions, you may be able to get away with using the baselayer top as worn and dropping the button down.
EDIT: Smartwool had a glitch yesterday with allowing multiple coupons. I got $35 off on a baselayer using HAPPY2018 ($15 off), SHOPSMART ($20 off), and FEELSGOOD (free ship). Just keep entering the coupons / clicking checkout and going back. The cart eventually updated to allow all three coupons at once for me on the total (unless they fixed this)
Yes, see the picture of it hoooked up (with extra tubing) to a large bag:
http://sawyer.com/products/sawyer-mini-filter/
Although you might want to stick with something more dedicated for that task like:
http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP162-Complete-Filtration/dp/B005SO94A0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416897147&sr=8-1&keywords=sawyer+gravity
Because the sawyer will have less throughput and slightly less efficacy (note that the sawyer mini is still about 10x better than the life straw and filters much more water while only being a few bucks more or the same price if bought in bulk. I bought 4 minis for $65 shipped).
| Lifestraw | Sawyer Mini
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Membrane | 0.2 microns | 0.1 microns (2x better)
Capacity | 264 gallons | 100,000 gallons (378.8x better)
Bacteria | 6 LOG | 7 LOG (10x better)
Bacteria% | 99.9999% | 99.99999% (10x better)
Protozoa | 3 LOG | 6 LOG (1000x better)
Protozoa% | 99.9% | 99.9999% (1000x better)
Price | $19.89 | $19.41 or 4 for $67.51 ($16.88 each)
The mini is also smaller and comes with a 32 oz squeezable water pouch, 7" tube, syringe for cleaning (if it clogs)
>Attaches to included drinking pouch, standard disposable bottles (28 mm thread), hydration packs, or use the straw to drink directly from your water source
http://sawyer.com/products/sawyer-mini-filter/
Murphy bed!!! or this!
Composting toilet! Grab a bucket of sawdust to go with it.
Deflatable tub or portable Japanese soaking tub for shower!
If you need it... HOT shower!
Hand sink!
Camping stove that can be used indoors.
Water filter system for drinking and cooking.
Water storage!
For short term! ....just figure out how to secure it all! Fun! Fun!
At home or in my RV I have Big Berkey's with white ceramic filters. I also have a fairly large number of spare filters of both varieties. It filters water from my roof fed cistern more than well enough for drinking after the normal house 5 and 1 micron canister filters.
For my BoB/GHB or out camping I use either a Sawyer Squeeze or a Sawyer Mini. Both are great portable filters. Before I switched to those I used a Katadyn Hiker Pro which works well but the filters are only good for a few hundred gallons.
I've always loved my First Need purifier. Its not the cheapest, lightest or coolest-looking unit, but I am always impressed by how easy it is to use, how fast it pumps water, and how good the water tastes. My friends have other filters, but after seeing mine in action, they always end up borrowing it. You just screw it onto your nalgene and youre good to go. It pumps both ways too, so while you are pumping there is constantly water flowing. Also worth mentioning: it filters out viruses, which a lot of other filters won't do (which is why people are suggesting tabs).
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Pro tip: use a rubber band to hold a coffee filter around the filter pod. It makes pumping a little harder, but keeps the big stuff out and saves you from trying to clean out the little filter pod.
To get an accurate answer, you need to include a lot more information.
I'm going to assume car camping, with a family of four.
REI's base/family camping checklist is a good place to start.
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
If you've got deep pockets, go ahead and get whatever they recommend. REI has some great gear; most of it is sold at retail price so it's best to wait for one of their coupons, or shop elsewhere. REI has a great 1 year return policy which is why many of us shop there.
Here are some recommendations for the basics. I'm linking to Amazon so you can see the products; you can buy them there or shop around.
Tent - Coleman Montana 8. It's a well regarded tent for the price. Big enough for a family, can fit a couple of queen size air mattresses in there (kids can share a full size mattress or bring smaller inflatables). The Montana 6 is a bit smaller and more manageable for a family of 4, makes it easier if you've got limited space in the back of the SUV.
Sleeping bags - depends on where you are going and when. You can buy Coleman synthetic bags pretty cheap at most outdoor stores as well as Target and Walmart. Synthetic bags are generally heavy and bulky, but will get the job done. The rating on the bag is generally the extreme rating... as in you probably won't die at that temp but it might be a cold miserable night. Mummy bags save some weight and some bulk and are warmer, but some don't like the constrictive nature of the bags.
Mattress pad - if you're car camping, don't bother with backpacking pads. Bring a full size Coleman air mattress, or even a queen. Remember you'll need some way to inflate the pad; a battery operated pump will work but is slow. You can get a pump that plugs in, but you 1. need an inverter in the car, 2. need an extension from the car into the tent since the inflated mattress probably won't fit through the door of the tent.
Stove - Camp Chef Everest dual burner propane stove. You can get a cheaper Coleman dual burner stove if you need to save money.
Cookset - I actually use full size pots and pans for car camping. Don't bother with backpacking cooksets. You can just bring what you have at home, or you can find "scratch and ding" clearance pots and pans at TJMaxx/Marshalls/Home goods, nice and cheap! You can often find great stainless steel pots and pans at Goodwill (avoid used non-stick). Along with the pots and pans, bring your usual utensils. You can bring paper plates, plastic cups and forks/knives, or buy "camping" stuff.
Water - Is there potable water? Are you bringing your water or do you need to filter? I generally bring a couple of Coleman 5 gallon water jug. They collapse until I need them... but you really can't fill them all the way up since they're really difficult to carry. Some grocery stores rent 5 gallon water bottles full w/deposit, and also sell pumps so you can just pump out the water. Or you can just buy water in gallon jugs.
Washing - if there's no washing facilities, you want to bring a wash basin to clean up.
Cooler - Coleman Xtreme 70quart. Or the Igloo Max. I prefer something smaller since I've got a smaller sedan and will run into town more frequently.
Headlamps - it's good for everyone to have their own headlamps. The Black Diamond Spot is a good headlamp from a great company. You can a cheap Energizer Headlamp for under $15, they're not great but work fine for the price.
Camp lantern - Coleman propane lanterns are the ol' standard, work great and cast great light. Uses the same 1lb propane tanks as the stove. But many are going with LED lanterns... these Cheap camp lanterns on Amazon seem like a pretty good deal, I've got some like them and they work fine. Very bright and very white, but cheap and effective.
Packing/hauling - Rubbermaid tote. These tubs make a great way to haul and store gear.
Tarp - bring a couple. It's good to have one tarp to hang over the cooking / eating area. You'll need some rope or cord to tie these up.
Folding chairs and tables - bring 'em if you've got 'em. It's much easier to cook standing up at a table.
Firewood - call ahead or check online, some campsites have firewood restrictions; some places you can't forage for wood and you need to buy it locally.
Garbage bags - bring a couple of big ones, a bunch of smaller bags if you need to pack up smelly stuff.
Well, I hope that enough for a start. Good luck!
Land is always owned, either by the goverment or privately. Just going out randomly might get you in trouble- probably no more than a fine but still.
Most national parks I believe allow for dispersed camping, which is what you want- no services, nothing prefabricated. Looks like there are five places in California for it.
Dangers... Getting lost is a biggie- been too long since I camped off fabricated sites so can't help you much there.
Water is a biggie, no matter how clear the river or lake, never drink directly from it if you can help it or you may get sick- you'll need to boil it or use Water purification tabs- best to take some of those with you even if you don't plan on using the things. Dehydration is also a killer while camping- make sure you drink enough each day.
Fire is obviously important- and in california, you gotta be extremely careful not to, well, burn down the forest or what have you. Dig a fire pit, and make sure the area around it is cleared of dried grass, and have a bucket of sand or something to pour on the fire when you're done with it. I'd recommend a flint and steel and firestarters for emergencies even if you plan on bringing matches or a lighter.
Food obviously comes next- I'd highly recommend you plan for the possibility you find absolutely nothing edible and bring enough food for that eventuality.
Wildlife, honesty the most important thing is keeping your food away from you- tie your pack up in a tree while you're sleeping, tightly seal any food you didn't eat or burn it or bury it away from your campsite, and you'll reduce the problems greatly.
Here's a good way to store 100,000 gallons in your pocket :P
https://www.amazon.ca/Sawyer-Products-SP105-Filtration-System/dp/B015CM9JNE?th=1
As long as you can find a fresh water source (not chemically contaminated), you can filter it.
Storage isn't actually too bad, I could keep everything except for the large water tank in a large closet. I just separate everything incase something happens to my only storage.
The syringe is sold as part of the Sawyer Mini Kit. If the cartridge becomes clogged through heavy usage, the syringe allows me to back-flush the filter cartridge with clean water.
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Ideas for those in this sub that are close to florida, in florida, or in Texas, and are in need of help or assistance:
OP, I am good. Don't need anything! Just making some suggestions for those that could be in need after Harvey or Irma
The collapsible ones are prone to wear and leakage. A rigid 5/6 gallon container like this or this would be a better bet, is reuasable, and produces less waste up front and over it's life period. Plus, at a gallon a day per person, this will provide a couple with the recommended 3 days of water. Sure, the up front cost is higher but even a light camper will make up that cost eventually. If you really want to shell out, I believe they make metal containers that are food safe and designed for long term potable water storage.
OP, you don't seem to be getting the best advice in this thread so I'll just remind you that if you truly want to be able to drink ANY water you find then you will need something that removes, for example, agricultural fertilizers and other chemicals as well as viruses. In this case, nothing that you ADD to the water will make it safe to drink. Not UV light, not chemicals, not heat. You must have a purifier that REMOVES all of the organic and inorganic matter from the water.
You also mentioned "heavy metals" - my understanding is that purifiers are not intended (or able) to filter out dissolved salts and minerals, including heavy metals. Activated charcoal is able to remove a bit but water that is truly contaminated long-term with fully dissolved metals is pretty much undrinkable. Are you planning on camping near areas where there is a lot of mining activity? If not then I wouldn't worry about the heavy metals specifically.
https://www.amazon.com/General-Ecology-First-Elite-Purifier/dp/B00AI91958
I have the Sawyer Gravity Water Filter - 4 liter anti-viral as well as anti-microbial one. Takes longer because it's both viral and bacterial but it is the SHIT. There are reviews out there of people out there that live in Africa and use it and they say it's completely fine. They have the JUST bacterial one that works in like 2 minutes.
Not really. I just ordered the family 4 pack. on woot. It's $47.99 on woot! plus $5.00 shipping = $52.99 total versus $69.18 on Amazon. I just saved $16.19, practically the price of a whole other single Mini Water Filtration System by itself on Amazon. I'd say it's a good deal.
Basically you got a kit that is a GearWhores dream, what you don't have is a kit that will keep you alive for more than a few days.
A) the ability to clean and carry water.
B) the ability to make fire.
C) shelter to keep dry/warm (a simple poncho and Mylar Blankets at first)
At this point you could live for a couple weeks, and you've spent $40+ cost of pack
D) food, start with compact shelf stable foods, like the dry emergency rations or these.
A couple weeks worth is like $20, now if you ration you could live for over a month.
3)Now throw away everything else left on the floor.
As the other person pointed out you have 60+ pounds of junk. That fact is a kit to keep you alive for over a month should cost $60 and fit in a shoe box.
Stanley makes a nice one. Check it out on Amazon. I like that it is easy to clean and fill.
https://amzn.com/B00E0E0M9G
Nothing easier than a cnoc 2 liter bag and a sawyer squeeze. Literally fill up the bag, attach it to the filter and squeeze clean water into your bottle or whatever. Total package will set you back less than $50.
No need to carry separate water for cooking. Just use the filtered water.
Edit: links
https://www.amazon.com/Cnoc-Outdoors-Vecto-Container-Orange/dp/B075NQT5KP
https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-Water-Filtration-System/dp/B07C2WBFVM
Figure out if the disasters you're preparing for are ones that require bugging out or staying put. Then prep accordingly.
Water bricks can be a good option if your budget allows. Otherwise, well-cleaned 2-liters will work well.
If you stay put, how will you cook? How will you stay warm? There are indoor-safe propane heaters, but there are also alcohol heaters made for boats that would work well in an apartment with a little planning.
Alcohol stoves are safer to run indoors than propane, too. Alcohol emits less carbon monoxide than propane, is not explosive, and can be extinguished with water. It is still an extremely flammable liquid and needs to be treated with respect, though.
I know this is .02 instead of . 01 but Sawyer says it will filter out a virus. I am no expert on that subject though.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001CA9PQW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487296311&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Sawyer+gravity&dpPl=1&dpID=41oEChodsuL&ref=plSrch
You can make the trip by kayak from the park office if your adventurous. Its a couple miles across but its so shallow you only need to worry about motor boat traffic in the intercoastal waterway channel.
There is a water spigot near the middle of the island. The say its non-potable but you can use it to wash dishes, etc. and would drink it with a water filter in a pinch, I always bring one of these. I would not plan on camping in the maritime forest, the bugs are horrific.
EDIT: I misread the 4 wheel drive comment. You can take the car ferry to cape lookout (one island north of Shacklefor) and camp, see the park service page
Same one my dad had. Black or OD, but black costs $11 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00598KU7Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1411095717&sr=1-2
They still get through the x-ray. You just need to use rum runners and put them in places where the shape is changed. Inside shoes are best.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002XJCR5W?pc_redir=T1
I too, carry one of those 12v mini pumps. That and a 1.6 gal water brick. They have saved my ass many times
https://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Piece-Quart-Canteen-Aluminum/dp/B00598KU7Q/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1474217933&sr=1-4&keywords=canteen
this one is cheap and works just fine.
Haven't ventured much into the flask world but I stumbled across this on clearance for something like $3 a couple years back. Mine is green. Not the most UL thing but 150g isn't terrible.
Can't puncture, hasn't leaked, easily refillable/washable, and at 7oz it's enough for short trips. There's always beer with me too.
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Adventure-eCycle-Flask-Navy/dp/B00E0E0M9G/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1496494341&sr=8-17&keywords=plastic+flask
This was so much fun! Thanks for posting :)
1 [Something Blue](Playshoes 408566 Girl's Rain Coat Blue 5-6 Years https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001PDN1O8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-CR5AbJ14TEGH). In Scotland April Showers don’t just finish in April! At all points of the year we can expect anything from a light drizzle to torrential rain!
2 Something that says summer. Watermelons totally make me think of summer, and sippy cups are perfect to keep bugs out of your drinks in the summer!
3 food related. A carrot sharpener! I saw these in a local store and couldn’t stop laughing at the thought of someone wanting a really sharp carrot.
4 a gift for someone else. My fiancé is obsessed with this album and I recently bought him a record player so I think he would love having it in this format too!
5 book suggestion. So I don’t know what types of books you are into but this is a YA Fantasy. It follows three sisters who were each born with a power. Now that they are of age, they must use their powers to kill their other sisters and become queen! It’s pretty kick ass :)
6 under $1. Okay so I’m from Scotland and I don’t know if this actually works out to be less than $1 but it is less than £1 so I hope that counts!! And they are really cute :)
7 Doggo related. My spaniel loves things like this! And I think it would work for any dog :)
8 useless but awesome. I’d love for my cats to wear this around Christmas!! Although they’d probably break it within a second haha.
9great movie The LOTRs! Great friendships, a lot of laughs and just a fab story. My all time favourite films!
10Zombie attack. I’m going to be the type of person who hides during the apocalypse and hope for the best! So I think if I find somewhere with some water nearby I could kinda camp out for a while!
11 complete goals. My main goal right now is to be more organised, and to do more creative things. I want to have fun and do more hobbies. So I think a diary where I can be creative and plan all my spare time would be great!
12 add on. WHY ARE PENS ALWAYS ADD ONS????!!!!
13 fandom. This would match my Alice tattoo! And who doesn’t need a purse :)
14 super expensive Jesus!! Who knew you could buy such expensive rings on amazon??
15 sharks or unicorns. Shark cat bed! I can only imagine how my two would react this this haha!
16 wonderful smell. I love this candle! Probably my favourite smell ever!
17 cool toy. I couldn’t find the game I always wanted as a kid, mostly because I couldn’t really remember what it was called! Although here is a Jared Funko pop that I’ve been eyeing up for months!
18 helpful for writers. I thought this was kinda cool. It gives tips on how to get out of writers block as well as mix up characters!
19 current obsession. Musicals are my currently my favourite obsession (see what I did their RHPS fans?)!
20 weird!. I’m just really not sure why these would ever be needed but at the same time I really want a pair haha!
I've never been to NYC but in Phoenix the tap water is usually hard, which gives it a weird chemical taste that makes it impossible to make good coffee.
I will admit, however, that buying a water filter is a better solution than buying bottled.
Another solution is to fill up a few big water jugs like these at your local water store every week (water stores are common in Phoenix, at least, but I don't know whether that's true for other cities).
The point I'm making is that if Phoenix, the 6th largest city in the U.S. by population, can't get perfect tap water, then perfect tap water is likely not available to most Americans, making the water quality just in NYC a moot point.
Good choice on the REI flash pack. Mine has lasted a few backpacking trips, and it was great just rolling it up into nothing. Don't be afraid to wear it on your chest when you're carrying extra stuff. You'll look weird, but it's much better to carry/stow your camera quickly that way. Also quick access to snacks. Also, less unnerving than having your expensive lenses on your back, out of sight as you wade through crowds.
I don't see a waterbottle in your pack, but I might have missed it. Grab a Nalgene, and and these if you're in any areas where water will be a bit questionable.
You'll probably find that you won't use many of your toiletries, minus soap and sunscreen. Good luck and have fun!
Although you say there will be clean water you can never be too safe with it. Pick up some cheap lightweight water purification tablets also you should really just get a pack cover to be safe.
I actually just tried doing this at my apartment for similar reason.
I ended up scrapping the idea and putting one of these next to my tank instead. The ottoman with a tank inside of it was just too risky. The ottoman I found did not have a solid lid, if you sat on it, the lid would sink in a bit and you would be sitting directly on the tank. When looking for(or building) an ottoman, please make sure that you find one that the lid does not sink in at all. It only takes one unaware guest at your place to sit down fast and shatter that tank.
My girlfriend and I invested in the First Need XLE before we left. I was skeptical about carrying it but she insisted to help save the planet. It was the best choice we could have made. Boiling is not practical if you're always on the move and versus buying bottled water this has more than broken even in just a few months of travel.
When looking into water filters first be sure you have one rated as a "purifier" any labeled "filter" will normally take out larger protozoa like giardia but still let viruses and other baddies through.
Once you have the right class of protection look at the throughput. Yeah this baby is bulky, but at 2L/min it only takes us a few minutes to fill up for a day or two. Water is something you need constantly, you don't want to make it a chore.
Source: Three months into a trip through central/south america. Use this almost every day.
I use the older Katadyn pump. It does not have the multi flow feature, but I've never found the need for it. It does have an attachment for filling water bottles, but you can also insert the hose to fill your camelbak. It's on sale at Amazon right now: http://www.amazon.com/Katadyn-Hiker-PRO-Water-Microfilter/dp/B0007U012U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1333465165&sr=8-3
If booze are not included, get yourself some of these.
They do not show up on the x-rays.
I used to have a GSI collapsible flask-bladder, but it developed a leak around the neck. Since then, I've picked up a Stanley Adventure e-Cycle Flask. It's made of recycled plastic, doesn't impart any taste as far as I've noticed, and weighs about 130g for 7 oz of capacity. No leak problems, and the entire top unclips and swivels off, so it's really easy to be absolutely sure it's clean. 7oz is plenty for me for almost any trip I'd take, as I prefer not to drink much while backpacking.
I don't know if it's the lightest option out there, but I'm happy with it. The lighter option, for me, is to not bring whiskey at all. This is remarkably convenient if I'm hiking in a group, as the other hikers will often bring too much drink of their own, and be grateful that I am able to use some up to lighten their load, and it doesn't go to waste. It's a win-win for me :)
I like to have a simple army canteen set with a canteen cup so I have a way to both store and boil water. If I want to travel light I wear my Lifestraw around my neck.
Maybe your specific areas water is bad maybe try buying a water bottle with a water purifier built in. It's possible your water is contaminated with sulfur this water bottle will make any water taste normal (purifier built in)
https://www.amazon.com/GRAYL-Ultralight-Purifier-Filter-Bottle/dp/B01C6HAYCS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=58762733911&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3uboBRDCARIsAO2XcYAouK5_rjzYFC58swSQTDMeUGgdxLFQ-Yc6J-vcCeUJPpLloWDbpvcaAscSEALw_wcB&hvadid=274898121541&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9028717&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15694183181937031528&hvtargid=kwd-298660674928&hydadcr=12162_10197798&keywords=water+purifying+bottle&qid=1562039425&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
Never used one myself but found this with a quick search. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009MU64Y0?pc_redir=T1
I carry a AQUATANK2 water bladder on my rig. When I am in Urban areas I typically look for gas stations with a convince store. Many seem to have a water faucet that if you buy something you can normally talk the manager into letting you fill up.
Places like home improvement stores and retailers with outside garden areas have hoses that frequently a manager will let you use one time. I have one place I go twice a year that has a museum and a $20 donation they let me fill my rig.
Since it won’t be potable water at this point, I add teaspoon of bleach to the tank for every five gallons. It’s best to make sure you have some water in the tank, would not recommend putting it in the bladder directly.
I ended up getting this monster:
https://www.probikekit.ca/cycling-accessories-nc/topeak-wedge-drybag-qr-saddlebag-large/11075951.html
I can fit my repair kit, and a full-on bag lunch in there.
I also only have 1 bottle as I carry a road morph pump on the other bracket. So for water I carry one of these (also in the saddle bag)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B015CM9JNE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm lucky in that i have a lot of rivers and streams around me to fill my bottle from. I've done rides up to 8 hours with just that saddle bag full of food and the water filter.
I put a few snacks in my pockets to nibble on while moving as well.
Ahhhh that explains it! I wasn’t understanding the “4 1L’s” correctly. I can appreciate your concern regarding bladder failures. We’ve all heard about multiple instances with both the Evernew and Sawyer bags. Perhaps consider a CNOC. It’s been bulletproof for me. Comes in both 2 L and 3 L... the 2 L will only set you back $20
CNOC Vecto 2L on Amazon
Might not be good enough for a water source that low, but one of these helps with water collection:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QBQ894L
I got two 5 gallon water jugs and filled them with cheap contractors sand from home depot. Came out to about 75 pounds each iirc.
Theses are the ones I got.
American Made Water Bottle, 5-Gallon, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U77M004/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jQQczbMPKA513
You're kit includes excessive water and that is heavy. It also doesn't have a means to filter more water than what you bring. Why not instead bring 4 lifestraws or a 2 bag nanofilter system or sawyer mylar filter?
I've spent 2+ months outside on a trail carrying up to 4L of water at a time, and hiked over 2000 miles in the mountains and plains on both coasts. You don't need to carry more than that (1 gal) unless you are in the desert or an arid place and walking over 12mi with no water. Water is everywhere, you just need to have technology to filter it properly. The things I linked to above are ultralight and allow you to store up and move quickly. But keep in mind the best place to store water however is inside your own body (cameling up).
Sawyer Squeeze + Evernew Bladder
https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP129-Filtration-Squeezable/dp/B00B1OSU4W
https://www.amazon.com/EVERNEW-Water-Carry-System-2000ml/dp/B000AQYY5Q
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As you see - there are always trade-offs for every gear choice. It all depends on your needs. The big categories tend to be chemicals (like AquaMira), filters (like Sawyer Squeeze/Mini or Katadyn BeFree), and UV (like SteriPen). Group requirements end up being a separate category - which gravity setups are peopular for (like Platypus GravityWorks).
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Is there a reason you are filtering on car camping trips? Is bringing in your water in jugs not an option? Is there no potable water source at your site? I have 2, collapsible and rigid, water containers that I use for car camping that I recommend. Might save the life of your filters.
We use these: https://www.amazon.com/Saratoga-Farms-5-Gallon-Stackables/dp/B01KPAHHKA/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=5+gallon+water+container&qid=1551298692&s=gateway&sr=8-2
I don't think 200 gallons would last that long; you have to figure what you're going to be using for cooking, drinking, washing, showers, and laundry and how often or will some of those things be done off site, like showers at the gym, laundromat and buying potable drinking water at the store? And your weather? Any chance your water supply will freeze? Consider also that every 1000 SF of roof surface (not likely in a TH but you do the math) is 600 gallons of water for every one inch of rain. You can collect a lot unless you're in the desert and in that case, even the Earthship homes have water trucked in frequently. Water storage bladders are available up to the 10s of thousands of gallon size, here's smaller ones: http://www.amazon.com/AQUATANK2-Water-Storage-Bladder-Gallon/dp/B009MU64Y0 and this: http://www.rainbarrelguide.com/how-much-water-can-you-collect-in-rain-barrels-during-a-rainfall/
Dude what a waste of time, just get a rum runner kit and follow the instructions on how to pack them. Works ever single time for me http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Rum-Runner®-Smugglers-Revenge/dp/B002XJCR5W
So, for 1 week I'd live on...
Mostly surviving on Huel milkshakes - nutritionally complete food
A Portable Water Filter
And a treat of a few MRE's
Moko portable water filter.
There are many {#1, #2, #3} cheap water purification tablets that when paired with propel mix-ins provide a great and clean taste. That is if you're worried about the quality/taste of the water from a tap.
I've found that these work great on a trip, they are less expensive (long run) than bottled water.
Where did you get 20 microns? Ten seconds of searching:
Sawyer .1 Micron Biological Camping Filters
Sawyer .02 Viral Water Purifiers
$60 is very reasonable for a .1 filter. $180 is pretty reasonable for a .02 viral
filterpurifier, wouldn't you agree?I just searched water container on Amazon and found one for $25.
Reliance Products Desert Patrol 6 Gallon Rigid Water Container https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002IW6IY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uKYRzb6NZ0CXW