Re: Touring water system filters

I bought one of these. The original SteriPen. The reviews are excellent
throughout the web and after talking with their customer service department,
I was even more  impressed. It works best with lithium batteries and AA is
readily available. Compact, light weight and easy to use.

http://www.amazon.com/SteriPEN-Classic-Handheld-Water-Purifier/dp/B000PGYDT8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297806156&sr=8-1

Bryan
Barrington, RI



On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Troll <[email protected]> wrote:

> That's comforting, thanks           coy
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Andy Goodell" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:13 PM
> To: "touring" <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: Touring water system filters
>
>
>  On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM, Troll <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>  Using these "straws" is not unlike sucking on the barrel of a loaded
>>> Glock.
>>>  Just ain't worth it.
>>>
>>>
>>>  Exactly like that. Except for the fact that nearly all backpackers rely
>> on
>> basic carbon filters that are the exact same process, just in a larger
>> size
>> that will last for longer and pump quickly. The straw "only" lasts for 20
>> gallons which would be several weeks in the backcountry. If carbon filters
>> were risky, you wouldn't see several different brands selling them. I've
>> never had any issue drinking from carbon filters - though personal
>> experience really means little, since I know some that never filter water
>> and have done fine as well.
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