http://www.cleverscampcamp.com/sweetwater-camping-filter/
purifying water on a camping/hiking trip?
We are somewhat inexperienced hikers that are in charge of a scout trip for older kids. When we have talked about filtering water from a reservior for an overnight canoe trip and hiking trip everyone keeps saying “well I suggest you take as much water as you can” or “I don’t know about those tablets, I wouldn’t trust them” or “I wouldn’t trust those filters”. We have potable aqua tablets and new but older models of sweetwater walkabout microfilters. Am I being naive or are these people just being critical? None of them hike or camp without a full kitchen in tow. I would like the kids to learn how to do these things and take a step closer to truly “roughing it”, but I do not want to put them unnecassarily at risk for illness.
the tablets and filters are both safe and effective. those are the people that couldn’t survive if they didnt have air conditioning and curling irons.
How to replace a Msr Sweetwater 5 Micron pre-filter.
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MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter $54.50 The MiniWorks EX microfilter is MSR’s worldwide best-selling microfilter, delivering long-lasting, field-maintainable water filtration in demanding environments. Engineered for frequent and heavy use, it utilizes the company’s workhorse Marathon EX carbon/ceramic element to ensure clean, reliable, and taste-free water. Thanks to its innovative AirSpring Accumulator, it’s capable of pumping one lit… |
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MSR MiniWorks/WaterWorks Maintenance Kit $17.96 Because things break, or if you are cleaning the filter and the o-ring floats down the Housatonic River on an backpacking trip, you have a spare. (True Story)… |
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MSR SweetWater Purifier System $89.95 Get the added viral protection that’s critical in popular wilderness areas and developing countries with this comprehensive purifier/microfilter system. The SweetWater Microfilter removes waterborne bacteria and protozoa, particulate, taste and odors, while the chlorine-based SweetWater Purifier Solution effectively inactivates viruses. Together they provide the most reliable water possible. It pu… |