Ultralight Backpacking Water Purifier

Purification filtration safe water for any adventure international travel.

Ultralight backpacking water purifier.

The steripen ultra is a water purifier that uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria protozoa and viruses that can make you ill. This is actually a steri pen which uses an ultra violet lamp to destroy over 99 9 of bacteria viruses and protozoa. Seen here in action in cuba. This is a bit different from our other options it s not exactly a water filtration system although it performs the same function.

Relies on usb charge. The grayl ultralight purifier is the ultimate travel companion where water isn t safe. This lightweight backpacking water filter is a wonderful option for personal use providing great functionality on multi day excursions and daily adventures into the backcountry. Of the multiple sawyer squeeze systems this one offers the fastest flow rate filtering one liter of water in just 40 seconds.

The activated charcoal makes water taste better by removing pesticides heavy metals and contaminants. The sawyer squeeze is the filter we take on almost all of our backpacking. Stir in and allow it to dissolve. The grayl ultralight is a convenient water purifier that can remove harmful waterborne pathogen including viruses.

The entire tbb team uses the grayl geopress. It can eliminate 99 99 protozoan cysts and 99 99 bacteria that can lead you towards diseases. First add about 5ml 1 teaspoon of alum to five ounces of clean preferably warm water. Lightweight and inexpensive purification.

10 best backpacking water filters sawyer squeeze. Unlike the standard water filter the grayl geopress also acts as a purifier. It takes out most of the nastiness in your water like waterborne pathogens roativirus e. The one press design offered by grayl ultralight water purifier has received a lot of attention.

We love the convenience and speed of the katadyn ultra formerly steripen. The purifier fits in standard backpack side pockets and passes through airport security in your carry on. The ultra is usb rechargeable and fits in narrow or wide necked bottles. Besides you are provided with the ability to eliminate heavy metals chemicals particulates and bad odors from the water with the press of a button.

For well over a decade steripen has held a unique place in the water purification market. 8 000 liters what we like. Next on our list is the american red cross ultralight uv purifier. Steripen ultralight uv water purifier 90 type.