Water Filtration

When you consume water, there are minerals and bacteria that can be harmful to your body in the long term (or even short term), which can be avoided by using a simple water filter. Many people have taken to using a water filter in their homes, but few realize there are portable water filters for taking on camping trips, easily transferring for offices, or other scenarios including disasters.

Many people often have trouble deciding which type of water filter is the best, and they are often told to buy the one that is most affordable. There are, however, other things to consider such as the particular application for which the water filter is to be used, as well as who will be using it that will also influence the choice of a water filter.

Some Portable Water Filters Last a Few Days, Others Can Last Years

In the case of the portable water filter, as opposed to a permanently attached water filter, there are two main categories: emergency-use portable water filters, and those that are used for survival purposes. The emergency situation requires using a portable water filter for a short term before normalcy returns (typically within 72 hours). The survival situation is a long term condition that may last for anywhere between a few months to a couple years.

You can choose between many different models of portable water filters, though Katadyn and LivingWaters are the most well-known. Katadyn is used by the Red Cross, Peace Corps, the United Nations and the World Health Organization. On the other hand, LivingWaters RV and disaster relief products are relatively inexpensive and mostly designed to be used by campers and other outdoor enthusiasts, although they are also excellent for use when folks find themselves in dire straits following an emergency situation.

The Katadyn Pocket Filter is probably the best available that does not allow harmful bacteria in your body and it eliminates harmful microorganisms. Though this model of portable water filter is pretty expensive, it still does an effective job.

LivingWaters, an innovative company, makes high-quality, economical portable water filters, and it tries to set high standards for water filters and purifiers. It can totally purify disease-ridden waterborne bacteria from the water, and helps in guarding against cryptosporidium bacteria as well as giardia…all without the use of electricity.

The full flow RV and Disaster Relief water filter system from LivingWaters is a relatively inexpensive system that has good filtering capabilities, and is great for short term emergencies and regular outdoor usage.

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