water filters

[kyhillbilly]

was wondering what most of you folks use for a water filter one that could be used in a shtf situation. was thinking about one of them berkefeld anyone have one? was also thinking about a small filter for my bob any suggestions? has anyone used one of them cooligans? not sure of the spelling but it is the company who makes a lot of camping gear and they sell at walmart or kmart etc. my walmart dont carry them but i saw some on ebay today any one know how much they are in a store or if they are any good? thanks in advance

[Shamrock1121]

I have a Katadyn Microfilter (www.beprepared.com) in my emergency kit; but the method I'd use first and foremost I outlined in my post entitled - Distilled water without a distiller - just scroll down in the self-reliance forum to find it. *This method will even convert salt water to drinking water. * *

Water filters only go so far for purification - and it depends on what your source for water IS to begin with as to their effectiveness. *And don't forget to have a few extra filters because they only do a certain amount of water and then they are no longer effective for filtration. *When it comes to purification, distillation is the best method for drinking water - much better than boiling, filters, or chemical treatment. *Many "filters" do not actually purify the water, but simply filter it to "taste better", so buyer beware.

I distill all our drinking and storage water - I wouldn't trust any other method.

-Karen *

[Rama_das]

i've got a big Berkley sp? rip off from eBay, works great. got a set of extra filters.

i also got two Katadyn Combi Water Filter, they are pricey, they work great, and the filters are pricey as well... but they work GREAT.

[eeyore]

We bought a big one also, it is a knock off of the Berky also. We bought extra filters also. We are using a Britta at the house now.

Came across a very interesting home made filter that might be worth trying to make now so in Badtimes it would be a great barter item.
http://info.anu.edu.au/mac/Media/_pdf/ClayPotFilter_final_web.pdf

[Stalking_Moon]

Katadyn Camp Filter.......

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39138084&memberId=1250022 6

[redflare]

Katadyn Hiker. Easiest to use and plenty of refill cartridges available. Can filter as much as 200 gallons on a single cartridge. http://www.redflarekits.com/pc/2050/wat/Hiker+Water+Filter+by+Katadyn

I also carry Micropur water purification tablets: no taste and better efficiency compared to your regular iodine pills.

http://www.redflarekits.com/pc/2040/wat/Micropur+Water+Purification+Tablets+by+Katadyn

[LaunchPad]

Katadyn hiker pro- the only one i would truely recommend.

A little on the spendy side- we would like a few more for each car and such- tis good to dream though

[wvpeach1963]

eeyore, good link. Simple is always good and that filter looks like it would be workable in a pinch.

Redflare, the site is looking good. Didn't see the refill cartridges for the filters.

How much are the refills? I never buy just one of anything. Always want extra maintenance parts when buy.

[redflare]

Redflare, the site is looking good. Didn't see the refill cartridges for the filters.

How much are the refills? I never buy just one of anything. Always want extra maintenance parts when buy.

I will add the replacement cartridges and post the link here in a day or two. They will run about $37 each. You can filter as much as 200 gallons through them and the filters are pretty simple to use.

Read about my recent experience with the very same filter while hiking to Mt. Whitney. :D

http://www.equipped.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=survival&Number=71942&page =1&view=expanded&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

[redflare]

Finally got around to this...
Hiker replacement cartridges:
http://www.redflarekits.com/pc/2060/w/Hiker+Pro+replacement+cartridge+also+fits+Hiker+an d+Base+Camp

Also, I am having a 30% off sale on all of the items in the store on orders of $30 or more (max $150 off). This will end Labor Day Monday, September 4th.

Use coupon code LABORDAY06B at checkout.

thanks

[Hogleg]

I have the berkey light, and it is really cool. I live in Spokane, WA and our water comes from an aquafer. Our current house is old with cast iron pipes which make the water taste metallic. The berkey completely removes all of the bad taste. The filter has lasted much longer than the manufacturer stated, perhaps this is due to the relative purity of our water to begin with.

Hope this helps you.

[mangyhyena]

Yea, I've got a berky. To me, it was far more important to be able to filter a lot of water rather than try to store that same amount of water. There are streams all over the place where I live. I just needed a way to get rid of all the creepy crawlies before drinking it.

[goldengate]

I just spent 8 days with a sister who used the Big Berkey. During the whole visit, I never felt like my thirst had been quenched. Does anyone know if that was because "too much" had been filtered out of the water?

[bassntrout]

The Katadyn is great.

If all else fails-- tablets or boiling. :)