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From billabongs to bayous, water pools in nooks and crannies all over the world.
In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben leads the discussion on how to safely filter and purify water for those thirsty, off-track travels beyond the towns and trusted water mains.
Be it filter cartridges, chemicals tablets, silver ions, or chlorine brine, our outdoor experts run the tap on the ways to effectively remove bacteria and heavy metals – so your water is as weightless as you on those free-spirited, outdoor retreats.
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
01:28 – Water for Hiking, Camping, and Travel
02:26 – Why do we Treat Water?
03:11 – How Does Water Become Contaminated?
04:24 – Protozoa, Bacteria, Viruses, and Heavy Metals
07:20 – Boiling Water
08:56 – Filter Pumps, Life Straws, and Bottle Filters
13:12 – UV Light
15:49 – Chemical Treatment
18:38 – Iodine
19:04 – Silver Ions
21:17 – Chlorine Dioxide
22:27 – Other Filtration Technologies
23:49 – Activated Carbon
24:37 – Ion Exchange
25:20 – Pyrenees
27:44 – Exceptions and Combinations
30:29 – Removing the Chlorine Taste
31:57 – Filtration Recommendations for Your Adventures
35:58 – Considerations When Purchasing a Filter
36:26 – Cross-Contamination
Mentioned in this Episode:
Blogs:
Guide to Safe Outdoor Hydration & Water Purification – By Ben Collaton
Category Pages:
Products:
Life Straw Go Bottle 2-Stage Water Filter Bottle
Life Straw Go Bottle 2-Stage Replacement Filter
Grayl UltraPress Water Filter & Purifier Bottle
Grayl GEOPRESS Portable Purifier
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Ben and Lauren discuss how to safely filter and purify water for those thirsty, off-track travels beyond the trusted water mains. Credit: Grayl
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