Camping Water Filter
One of the most important portable water filters that you must pack when going off camping is the ‘camping water filter’. Whether you are hiking through the wilds or simply sleeping over at a five star resort, nevertheless, you would need clean drinking water, and this is where the camping water filter comes into play. I am sure you don’t want to be lugging around loads of water jugs and bottles. Well, you don’t have to!
Camping water filters are cost effective, durable, and very easy to use. Katadyn have been making these camping water filters for more than fifty years, and they are currently a leader in the field. Additionally, Katadyn provides safe and clean drinking water for missionaries, military personnel, disaster relief organizations, campers and everyday hikers.
One example of a good camping water filter is the ‘Katadyn camp bab’. Basically, this filter works with gravity, so there is no need for a pump or electricity. Another advantage is that it is light weight, and it can be rolled up when not in use. It is the perfect item for those backpacking trips. Interestingly, it can filter up to 5 litres of water every hour. All that is required is for you to ‘fill the bag with water and hang it from a tree. Gravity forces the water through the filter and into the tube which can then be used to fill your water bottles’. And that’s not all; this particular filter removes all particles that are larger than 0.2 microns, also cysts, algae, bacteria, protozoa, spores, viruses, and sediments.
Now if you prefer a tiny individual portable water filter for your camping, then you should opt for the ‘Katadyn Mini ceremic micro filter’. This particular camping water filter is small enough to fit easily into your pocket, so you are always guaranteed of having clean purified water all day long. This particular product also has a ceremic filter that removes cysts, bacteria, protozoa, and any other sediment that are larger than 0.2 microns.
Another camping water filter that can be used while hiking or camping is the ‘water bottle style’. This product has an already built in filter, so there is no need for you to worry about purchasing bottles of water constantly. All that is required is for you to full your bottle up, and drink from it whenever you wish. It also eliminates viruses, protozoa, cysts, and bacteria from the water, and it incorporates charcoal so your water would have an improved taste.
So if you intend on going out camping, hiking or any other outdoor activity, ensure that you carry along your camping water filter, so you will be guaranteed of clean, purified water whenever or wherever you are. However, it is very important that you remove your filter and clean it when necessary. There are several camping water filters to choose from, and choosing the right camping water filter depends on what you intend to use it for,whether as a group or individually.