| The ideal Camping Water Filter is, of course, a | | | | In the outback, it would be reassuring to know |
| personal choice based on the type of camping | | | | that the Camping Water Filter purification system |
| activities one pursues. Experience tells us that One | | | | you carry will remove and/or dramatically reduce |
| size fits all is probably not going to be applicable | | | | a vast array of health-threatening contaminants. |
| when it comes to choosing a Camping Water | | | | Harmful microscopic pathogens like E-Coli should |
| Filter for most outdoor enthusiasts. | | | | be reduced by 99.99999%. The filtration system |
| Here are several criteria that are helpful when | | | | you choose should also remove Cryptosporidium, |
| focusing on Personal Protection and Portability. The | | | | Giardia and other pathogenic bacteria. Additionally, |
| idea here...is that many of us like to get off the | | | | the elimination or reduction list should include high |
| beaten paths for extended periods of time: | | | | percentages of Toxic chemicals, Heavy metals, |
| Convenience | | | | Unpleasant taste and odors, cloudiness, silt, |
| "User Friendly" is the operative phrase. | | | | sediment and chlorine. |
| Attachments like hoses and external plug-ins or | | | | Hostile Environments |
| pressure pumping systems require time and | | | | Unfortunately, questionable sources of water may |
| patience. Likewise gravity type water filters are | | | | include remote lakes and streams, stagnant ponds |
| time consuming. A recent innovative approach to | | | | and water supplies in foreign countries where |
| user friendly water filters are water bottles that | | | | regulations may be sub-standard at best. A great |
| have an internal filtration system. They are easier | | | | Camping Water Filter system is one that can be |
| to use and compact. | | | | used when the opportunity arises regardless of |
| Performance | | | | water source. |