Portable Water Purifiers

 

Camping for extended periods of time without a fresh supply of H2O requires treating with Portable Water Purifiers or chemicals. Purchasing a filter with a pore size of .2 microns gives the best results with Portable Water Purifiers.  The longer the stay, the more replacement filters you will want to have on hand.

Just because it looks crystal clear as it flows down the stream, it doesn’t mean that it is safe to drink. The danger lies in the unseen. What’s not in sight could be a dead animal or feces up stream.  The purpose of the Portable Water Purifiers is to filter out harmful bacteria such as Giardia, viruses like hepatitis A and protozoan cysts.  There is a wide variety of Portable Water Purifiers to choose from so buy the one that will best fill your needs.

Using Portable Water Purifiers from non-current areas is the best place as sediment is settling to the bottom, which will increase your filter life.  Stomach cramps, diarrhea and nausea could last for several weeks even if treated for this condition.  It is best to boil it even after pumping through Portable Water Purifiers when possible for extra precautions.

On a trip in the west many years ago, a Scout troop I was affiliated with spent ten days out in the mountains.  We used our Portable Water Purifiers all but three days when there was a fresh supply.  We went through on average two filters a day for our group of twelve people. They are compact in size and lightweight, so carrying them in a backpack is no problem.  It is always best to carry more than one Portable Water Purifiers with you and always have replacement parts and tools needed to fix as necessary. 

Do not take a chance, obtain the proper safety equipment like Portable Water Purifiers first when heading into the wilderness.  Let someone know where you plan on going, and when you plan on returning.  Use common sense and have the right equipment,  Portable Water Purifiers should be a standard piece of equipment for any backcountry camper.