Water purifciation for your bugout bag

Bugout water filtration

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Water treatment tablets

LifeStraw Water Filter

KataWater Microfilter

Aquamira Water Filter System

Big Berkey Water Filter

Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System

Camelbak hydration pack

Aquamira Water Treatment Drops 1oz

Sawyer System 2-pack

LifeStraw Family 1.0 Water Purifier

Potable Aqua Tablets

BPA-free Foldable Water Bottle

FSawyer Mini Water Filtration Family Pack

Space Saver Cup

Katadyn Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter

Bugout water - how to select a water filtration system for your bugout bag

Lifestraw Water Filter (filters 264 gallons). The filters up
to 1000 liters of contaminated water WITHOUT iodine,
chlorine, or other chemicals (or about 264 gallons).
LifeStraw contains no chemicals or iodinated resin, no
batteries and no moving parts to break or wear out.
According to the manufacturer, "LifeStraw filters to 0.2
microns through the use of hollow-fiber membranes, which
are small tubes with even smaller pores. These pores allow
water to pass, but prevent contaminants larger than 0.2
microns from flowing through. As you get closer to 264
gallons (1,000 liters), the pores will eventually become
clogged with debris and the flow will stop."

LifeStraw Family 1.0 Water Purifier (filters 4544
gallons): Consider also the Lifestraw Family Water
filter, pictured right. This unit purifies 18,000
liters/4755 gallons WITHOUT iodine, chlorine, or other
chemicals. The family unit includes a more convenient
gravity filter: just pour water in the top and clean
water comes out the bottom!

Katadyn Vario Water Filter (filters Up to 500 gallons). If
you're backpacker or a prepper who wants a good long-term
solution for your water filtration, pick the classic Katadyn
water filter, pictured immediate right. The main benefit of
the Katadyn Vario Water Filter is that it filters water
extremely fast. It produces up to two quarts per minute in
the faster flow mode and one quart per minute in longer
life mode. Best of all, the replaceable carbon core keeps
water tasting fresh; and reduces chemicals, odors, and
toxins throughout the life of the cartridge. The adapter
base attaches directly to water bottles or an output hose
can be used to fill hydration systems, such as the
Camelbak or larger containers. (It is available for shipment
only in the United States.) At around $73.87 and with
included FREE shipping, this is a top of the line water
filtration system for advanced backpackers and preppers to
consider.

Other water filtration options for your bugout bag:

Potable Aqua Water Tablets (Iodine). A great backup
option for the water filter are water purification tablets.
Iodine tablets are designed to make contaminated water
suitable for drinkingUnfortunately, the iodine in the tablets
makes for unappealing water, but for survival it's certainly
potable! With Potable Aqua, pictured at the top right-hand
of the page, water is ready within 30 minutes; neutralizes
iodine aftertaste and color.

AquaMira Water Treatment Drops (Chlorine Dioxide).
AquaMira Water Treatment Drops, pictured at the bottom
left-hand of the page, kills odor causing bacteria and
enhances the taste of stored potable water. Made in USA,
AquaMira water treatment drops kill waterborne pathogens
better than iodine or chlorine. The drops attack Giardia,
bacteria, Cryptosporidium, and other contaminants, making
it safe to travel in remote areas without getting sick, so
there's no cramping, nausea, or other inconveniences that
can otherwise stop you in your tracks.

Happy endings...
Stay hydrated and survive! Ensure you have a good filtration
system for your bugout scenario, and make sure to carry a
backup method to collect water and to boil it.

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In his short video, he advises to have redundancy for survival, and the
importance of having water in three separate containers: a metal
container to help you boil, a durable plastic such as Nagelene bottle and a
bladder insert style water receptacle.

While it's important to carry water for your immediate needs,
it's impossible to carry all the water for your journey, which is
why you'll need to filter your water along the path. Left is a
food-grade silicone, water bottle made of an eco-friendly, soft
material has the rigidity it needs to stand on it's own when it's
full. It's tough and more durable than other collapsible bottles
on the market.

How to select a water filtration system for your bugout bag
Securing potable water will be a major task in the days
following a catastrophe. When selecting a water filtration option
for this task, consider Sawyer, Lifestraw and Aquamira, along
with the more traditional Katadyn water filter.

If you're looking for the perfect water filtration system for your
bugout bag in a long-term scenario, look to the Katadyn water
filter ~a backpackers favorite for both durability and weight. It
filters larger quantities of water (500 gallons of water).

Backpacking and bugout water filter comparison:

AquaMira Frontier Emergency Water Filter System
(filters 30 gallons). The AquaMira Frontier Emergency
Water Filter System is a compact and inexpensive water
filter. At around $10.57, it removes more than 99.9 percent
of cryptosporidium and Giardia while also helping improve
water taste and eliminate odors. The filter is also easy to
operate: just attach and expand the straw, submerge the
filter end into the water source, and drink through the
straw. It's just like drinking soda from a cup or bottle! Try
drinking directly from a water source, such as a stream or
lake.

Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System (filters 100
gallons). The Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System is
available in 1-pack, 2-pack or 4-packs to accommodate
everyone in your party. This high performance water filter
fits in the palm of your hand, weighs 2 ounces and filters
up to 100,000 gallons (30 times more than comparable
filters). For your comfort, Sawyer's product is certified with
a 0.1 micron absolute filter that removes bacteria and
protozoa at a higher rate than accepted EPA guidelines!
The Mini Water Filter is the lightest and most versatile
personal filtration system from Sawyer. It weighs 2 ounces
and fits in the palm of your hand.

Bugout water
How to select a water filtration system for your bugout bag

Potable water bugout bag.
A plan for water filtration is one of the most important things
when buggiong out, but it's not practical to carry large amounts
of water in your bugout bag. Your bugout bag should not be
heavier than a third of your body weight, so instead of carrying
30 gallons of water, you can carry a small filter that filters 30
gallons. You can also carry tablets to filter water provided your
bugout route has natural water sources.

Below are the best options to keep you hydrated and happy
while bugging out to safety...

Water Filtration for Bugging out
One way to get rid of nasty parasites, bacteria, protozoa, and
even viruses is to boil water. Boiling water is enough to kill
pathogenic bacteria, viruses and protozoa if you can keep your
water at boiling roll for more than a minute. While boiling water
kills germs and parasites, it won't get rid of other kinds of
contaminates, which is why you'll need to filter it.

When it comes to your bugout bag, you'll want to keep your
pack as light as possible. (Experts recommend your pack is no
heavier than a third of your bodyweight). Since water weighs
down a pack, you'll want to give careful consideration to packing
just the right amount of water in your bugout bag and supplies
to keep your refill water pure and safe to drink.

Survival expert, Creek Stewart, author of "Build the Perfect
Bugout Bag," pictured right, recommends you bring three liters
of water in three different containers. See the video by clicking
on the Amazon link to the book.