Can this be used on multiple camping trips if you have sucked up algae mucky dirty water? It seems the wet muck would fester in storage.
1000884
Hello and I will attempt to answer your question. I believe that there are stages of filtration and that if you clean it properly and let it dry after you've used it then you would be able to use it again. I bought mine as part of my life preservation backpack or more commonly called bug out bag. So even though I bought it some time ago it remains new in the box, life straws, survival food, flashlights, solar panels, knives, guns, bullets, and many other life-saving items. If you're just going camping I would suggest bringing ample water with you. If you're going to be backpacking in basically uncharted territory then this would be a good item to have with you. Good luck and at least know you are buying the best product on the market.
1000885
im not too sure. im thinkin the same thing. I have mine for emergencies. just give it a good washing and stow it away.
1000886
It certainly can, however it's not ideal for scooping out water from muddy puddles. For that purpose, you might be better off getting a system that has an intake hose with pre-filter attached. The LifeSaver bottle is more suitable for taking water from streams or deeper bodies of water. Or you can use a sponge or other container to get your water then pour it into the LifeSaver bottle. In terms of cleaning, you'd prefer to give it a good rinse after a few days' trip.
2186685
I'm not 100% sure. I believe it could be but you would have to ensure the storage container was TOTALLY dry, and then during the next use you should consider the use of a bleach treatment (just like you would for water purification) as a precautionary action. I personally have not heard of the device being used more than once, but provided it is used as outlined by the manufacturer and not damaged during the use or storage, I can't see why it couldn't be a multiple use item. I think the bottom line is the integrity of the storage bladder and keeping it clean on the inside.
1524676
I don't recall anything affecting the water. I've had it out in the summer in the high Sierras, and also kept one in the trunk of my car for a long time. If it does, it might be the first time out. So, if you are sensitive, fill it up and leave it in the sunshine for a day, dump it out and try again?
1627913
you should be fine with 6 to 8 hours. too much more than that and you start to get an algae problem.
1880552
over a longer term water needs to be stored in the dark. Some blue-green algae is toxic. just take this into account.
2186680
You know, I'm not sure. I assume that it would be but I'm sure it would be kind of hard to completely dry out (although maybe it wouldn't matter) and also to fold back up... I guess if anything they aren't too expensive to buy another and would be your best bet. Wouldn't want to go and reuse one to find out it's got a hole in it!
764591
I have only washed and reused this particular filter twice. However, the filter was not in "poor condition" when I threw it out. You could potentially get more than 2 uses out of it.
1178061
usable, but I would not call it suitable for long term storage. I would get two cases of water and cycle through them so you always have at least one fresh case of water bottles for use in an emergency. This is great for filtering water into with an MSR water filter and then storing the water until used while hiking/camping etc.
612938
It can get wet and it says you can use outdoors. Just be careful where you put it. I have went through 3 of these. The seams of plastic came apart easy and it lost air. Personally I wouldn't take these camping.
1561699
We use it camping when we're out with our Jeep. Has worked well for us --- only issue seems to be toilet paper clogging the pour spout when emptying the tank.
1991032
Good luck. If you scrub or soak in hat water it falls apart. Only lasted maybe 4 uses.
1124907
I will venture a guess, since I've not tried it. Yes, I'm thinking you could let soak...maybe even set them in the sun if you are camping. They are so good, tho', you should just buy a case and try it out before your trip. I swear the company did not put me up to this,�
488958
I wouldn't buy this product or maybe I used it incorrectly. I have a lake home and the water was seeping into my front yard so I ordered numerous of this product. Some of them inflated and some of them didn't. I called Quick Dam who I did not buy the product from and they were very kind to send me two boxes of new dams. Over the summer some of the dams deflated and zi found them at the bottom of the lake. I retrieved them and dried them and put them into storage. I still have one unused box my confidence level is low. The ones that stayed inflated well it's winter below freezing and the last time I checked they were still inflated. I guess some work and some don't
1380347
Greetings. The water is stored in the bag and the mouth/cap area is large enough to easily drain all the water from the bag. I have stored my bag for several years with no problem. It would be excellent for camping occasionally. It comes with a blue dye that you drop one drip in if you wonder if it is working and it satisfies all my concerns. Once the blue dye color is gone I know it has purified the water. I have friends in Africa who have used it over 500 times and I have tested it with blue dye drop and everything is working well! It has a mesh in it so the only suggestion I have is that you don't want to crush it or fold it. It's fantastic and I've packed it back and forth from Africa as well as used it in the states!
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The longest I have left mine in is over night, knowing that I would use it again first thing in the morning. This is during a period of lots of blossoms falling from trees into the pool. I think it would be counterproductive to leave debris in the filter bag in the water for too long because it could cause algae.
560485
Just keep it rinsed. Have never gotten it dirty enough to be a problem. Have only owned it a couple of months. Cheap enough to replace if it gets messed up badly. Matter of fact; I bought it as a replacement for the failing one in the used camper I recently purchased.
484409
I never have but I wouldn't think that it'd be a problem. Just clean it immediately after with soap and water or else algae will form. But why would u wanna put Monster in it in the first place? Lol just drink it from the can