Re: Touring water system filters

Oh yeah, I have one of those also, great little device.  I also have a Miox device.  This is a clever device, requiring rock salt(not a lot) and of course batteries.  Both of these work really well.  Both require a pre-filter for solid matter.  Both are pricey.  Overall, the First need is best for long term use in my opinion.   Coy


From: Bryan Lorber 
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 3:54 PM
To: Troll 
Cc: Andy Goodell ; [email protected] 
Subject: 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

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  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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