Best Filter On the Market Today? Katadyn BeFree 3L Water Filter Review

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Up for review today is the Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System 1L.  Luke loves the filter but....that bottle is strange!

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Link : https://www.katadyn.com/us/us/31462-8018006-katadyn-befree-1.0L_usa-

Price : $44

Feels Weird! - Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System 1L - Review

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Up for review today is the Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System 1L.  Luke loves the filter but....that bottle is strange!

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Link : https://www.katadyn.com/us/us/31462-8018006-katadyn-befree-1.0L_usa-

Price : $44

Backpacking Basics : Water Purification Backup

This is Backpacking Basics and Luke is going over the importance of having a Water Purification Backup.

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Humans need roughly 2 liters of water on average per day.  When out backpacking this increases depending the the type of stresses you are putting your body though.  I’ve been on trips where my friends and I would consume almost 4 liters of water each!

Under extreme conditions an adult can lose 1 to 1.5 liters of sweat per hour

Humans can only go 100 hours without water at average outdoor temperatures

If it’s cooler, you can go a little longer. If you are exposed to direct sunlight, it’s less.

At least 60% of the adult body is made of it and every living cell in the body needs it to keep functioning.

Bacteria, protozoa and viruses

Never fully rely on a primary source of purification or filtration because eventually, all methods fail eventually.  Possibly the product or you will make a mistake.

Carry with you a means of purifying water so that you don’t become sick and ill.

Filters can spring a leak and contaminate water that has already been processed.

Electronic means can break or batteries fail.

Etc

backup methods include :

iodine

Chlorine dioxide

Aquamira Drops

MSR Sweetwater Drops

Polar Pure

Potable Aqua

Katadyn Micropur

Household Bleach (2 drops per quart of water)

Aquamira Drops - Chlorine Dioxide - The Outdoor Gear Review

Water treatment drops ideal for camping or traveling Attack Giardia, bacteria, Cryptosporidium, and more Fits conveniently in pack or pocket for easy carrying Chlorine dioxide formula is more effective than iodine 1-ounce bottle treats up to 30 gallons (120 quarts)

Colorless and odorless, the Aquamira tablets are made using a chlorine dioxide formula, which kills waterborne pathogens better than iodine or chlorine. EPA-registered, a single 1-ounce bottle of Aquamira drops treat up to 30 gallons (120 quarts) of water. The drops are also suitable for disaster preparedness kits, water storage, and emergency water treatment.Product DescriptionAquamira Water Treatment Drops are ideal for longer trips and group water treatment. This popular chlorine dioxide kit treats up to 120 quarts (30 gallons) of water yet slips easily into a shirt pocket. Liquid drops are easy to dispense making even large container water treatment a quick process. Long shelf life (4years) is unaffected by partial use of bottles.

$12.28

Purifying - Boiling Your Drinking Water - The Outdoor Gear Review

Here's some information concerning Boiling Water to make it safe for drinking.

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Minutes and Temperatures (Below Elevation)

*  30 minutes at 160° F

*  3 minutes at 185° F

*  Instant at 212° F

Boiled water will not remove chemical toxins that may be present.

Very dirty water should be filtered first with a cloth or other material to remove sediments, and/or let stand for awhile to allow sediments to settle – then pour off clearer water on top.

Keep in mind that boiling temperature decreases with altitude at roughly one degree per 500 feet. So on top of Mount Washington (6,288 feet), the boiling temperature will be almost exactly 200 degrees F. If you're traveling to high country outside of the Northeast, boiling temps can be as low as 195 degrees F (9,000 feet) or 190 degrees F (12,000 feet).