Hiking Water Filters, Camping Water Filter Purifiers ... Safe Potable Drinking Water

Water filters for hiking and camping ... When you go out camping and hiking a source of potable water is essential. Not all stream or rivers can be trusted to provide potable water and as such potable water treatment systems have been devised for safe camping and hiking water supplies. Consider buying Katadyn Hiker water Filters from Altrek a premier supplier of trusted outdoor equipment for many years. Here's what they have to say about Katadyn water filters for camping and hiking. Katadyn: Hiker Water Filter - There are a few of us around the office who bought the original Pur Hiker Water Filter when it came out in 1994 and we're still using the same model. A few of us even have the same filter, but filter performance depends largely upon water quality and consistent use of the pre filter attachment. This Katadyn Hiker Water Filter uses a 129-square inch pleated fiberglass media filter that removes everything down to 0.3 microns. This takes care of cysts, bacteria, protozoa and giardia. The compact design and easy pump configuration made it the best by a long shot and tops in all rankings in a comprehensive review of all water systems by Backpacker Magazine. We have to agree. If you're pumping water for a large group, consider the slightly-larger-but-more-efficient Katadyn Guide & 153 Water Filter. 0.3 micron pleated fiberglass media microfilter with Anti Clog Technology Universal water bottle adapter Prefilter Carry bag Height: 6.5 in. Weight: 11 oz. Katadyn: Guide Water Filter - While the Katadyn Guide Water Filter is three ounces heavier and three inches taller than the award-winning Katadyn Hiker it pumps water faster--twelve strokes faster per liter--than the smaller microfilter, which means you and your group enjoy more filtered water with less effort. Inside the Katadyn Guide Water Filter is a 143-square inch pleated glassfiber media filter that removes everything down to 0.3 microns, which takes care of cysts, bacteria, protozoa and giardia. Keep in mind that the lifetime cartridge filter capacity of Katadyn Guide Water Filters depends on the quality of your water source. 0.3 micron pleated glassfiber media microfilter with Anti Clog Technology Low maintenance design and no cleaning required Katadyn Guide Water Filter contents ... Universal water bottle adapter Pre filter Carry bag Height: 9.5 in. Weight: 14 oz. Iodine treatment of water while camping or hiking, also from Altrek ... Potable Aqua: Water Purification Tablets - Potable Aqua products are used worldwide by outdoor enthusiasts, militaries and rescue organizations. Potable Aqua Drinking Water tablets are intended for emergency purification of drinking water. Iodine-based water germicidal tablets Effective against Giardia lamblia Treats up to 50 quarts of water