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Drinkable Water!
Clean, Fresh Water!
Every back-packer and hiker understands that one of their biggest issues is maintaining a reserve of good, clean and potable water. Most carry that water in containers; but, at a gram per millimeter of water, it does increase the packs weight 2.22 pounds per liter carried. This factor could be significant and should be placed in the proper perspective.
For someone that is going on an extended cross-country trek, starting out with enough water to last the entire trip is not very realistic or practical. Conserving on water because of the weight consideration is not the solution either. This type of strenuous exercise requires an increase in water consumption – not a decrease!
If your trek can be routed close to external water sources such as streams, rivers, or lakes – only carry a couple liter/quart containers and a portable Katadyn Water Filter system . This purification capability weighs a mere 250 grams and will insure, not only a quick resupply capability, but a guarantee that the water you’re drinking has minimum pollutants with no extra additives – just clean, fresh drinking water!
Don’t Walk Forever Just To Get A Drink Of Water!
Be Safe!
For most people, getting a drink of water is just a matter of walking a few feet, turning on the faucet and drinking up. But in a hiking or camping scenario, getting yourself clean drinking water can be quite a challenge and not to mention, unsafe.
One of the safest options when you are out in the wilderness is to simply bring your own treated water. On the other hand, if you are going for an overnight hike or camp-out, this is not a good solution to take because you simply can’t bring with you the amount of water to cover for the rest of your stay.
This is why bringing along a water purification filter is the next best option. It’s portable and easy to carry; any camper or hiker wouldn’t have a hard time carrying it with them. Likewise, it will ensure that the water for consumption is free from harmful pathogens, chemicals and toxins so that they don’t get ill on their trip
Don’t Trust a Rusty Tap!
There's No Replacement For Fresh/Clean Water!
For the past few years, my family has been making a yearly sojourn to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, where we stay in a cluster of cabins. Now that our family is relatively spread out – with relatives living in Florida, Michigan, California and Maine – it’s especially important that we all get together for a week each year to catch-up. During the first couple of trips we barely thought about our source of drinking water, but then it hit me – can we really trust what’s coming out of this rusty old tap?
I bought bottled water in bulk, but it didn’t last long in the hot July sun. The bottles that weren’t consumed within a few days became stagnant. I knew it was time to invest in a Katadyn water filter. Ever since, the family has come to rely on me to bring the portable filter down to the cabins. We can sit out in the wilderness enjoying fresh, clean water together. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Clean Water Anywhere!
Water Filter
After a long hard hiking trip, it can be so tempting to take a sip from the bubbling brook you find nearby. But you might regret that little sip if you don’t use a good water filter. If you drink straight from the source, you are opening up your digestive system to myriad of harmful bacteria.
So it is a good idea to think twice before drinking from an unsafe source. When packing your hiking things, make sure to bring along a reliable purifier, such as portable Katadyn water filters. These are lightweight, but are definitely effective at eliminating water-borne bacteria.
Water Filtration
Water Purification Device
Fresh, clean water is one of the camper’s biggest concerns. Most outdoor camping activities require a lot of physical exertion resulting in body dehydration. A good, fresh drinking water source is critical. To insure potable water access, you should carry a water treatment device when going camping.
These water filter devices will remove bacteria, dirt color, and odor from the water. As a second-line of defense, you can also add iodine tablets. However, this will give the water a yellowish tint but won’t effect the water’s potability.
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