In order to purchase a portable water filtration unit that will keep up with you through all of your hiking, hunting, and camping trips, there are certain qualities that you need to look for. Listed below are questions you need to ask yourself before you buy anything.
1. How much water do you need to generate? This will depend on how long you plan to be away from public water services and how many people you need to provide water for. A simple filtered bottle or two may suffice for an afternoon hiking, but you're going to need something with a much greater output if you're planning a two-week family camping trip. Stop and consider your needs, and then find a unit that will supply the amount of water you require.
2. What types of contaminants do you want to be sure to filter out? Different portable filtration devices remove a variety of different cysts, viruses, bacteria, debris, metals, and chemicals. Even if the water source appears clean, it may be teeming with particulates like these. When in doubt, it's a good idea to choose the unit that will deal with the highest number of them. Always read the packaging to find out what you're buying.
3. Do you need a unit that is lightweight as well as portable? If you're a backpacker, you'll want a device that's as light as possible so as not to add more to your load. Many filters are made of lightweight materials, such as aluminum, which won't add pounds to what you have to carry. In fact, there are numerous filters available that weigh less than a pound.
4. How much can you afford to spend for a portable water filtration device? This isn't always a case where the most expensive is best. Carefully check each model within your budget range to find the one that will best serve your purposes. Buy as good of a device as you can afford. Always remember that any filter is better than none.
5. Is the filter durable? A lot of the less expensive portable filters you will find aren't made to last through the assault put on them by outdoor activities. Look for one that is unbreakable and one that will filter thousands of gallons of water before the filter needs to be replaced.
6. Does the device you're considering have a carbon filter? Not all units are equipped with carbon filters. Use of a carbon filter, besides the fact that it will clean the water of a majority of contaminants, will ensure that your water will both look and smell clean.
| Price : $59.98
