Does this also remove giardia lamblia from local waters, thus making it a great companion for camping?
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I really don't know the answer to that, but I would not think so. I wish I could tell you it does, but you are talking about something critical to safe health, so I'd go to a store like REI and talk to an expert about what to purchase.
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No. This filter is designed to remove most chlorine deposits and taste associated with additives in regular tap water. These filters/bottle should only be used with tap water. If you are looking for water purification you should go into the camping/hiking section(s) for options.
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Yes it filters out the impurities from the water ...Although I do not travel to other countries anymore you may drop the company it's self an e-mail they may have the answer to your question Otherwise I have not had any issues with this product and it has been awesome for me
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I haven't tried it. I like using fresh water because I notice the chickadees drinking it. Mine is located in a tree hanging very near my deck so I can reach it easily to change the ant trap water as well as the hummingbird food every few days.
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Here is what it says on the back of the filter package: "Tested and Certified Aquamira Filtration Technology removes &gt;99.9% Giardia and Cryptosporidium". Then a little farther down the package it says: "Miraguard Antimicrobial Technology suppresses the growth of bacteria, algae, fungus, mold and mildew within the filter media. Miraguard does not protect users against food borne or disease causing bacteria viruses, germs or other disease causing organisms." I have not used mine on anything other than tap water (it greatly improves the taste); for travel to Mexico, I purchased a water purifying SteriPEN that operates on a battery.
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No, I never have but I think it would be useful for that. I don't do dry camping with my unit so this filter is hooked to the incoming pressured water supply. I change it out for a new one every couple of months. I also use a zero water pitcher for my drinking water.
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I do not do anything to the water before, but i have not left it in there for longer than a weekend camping either. I rinse it real good when i get home and let it air dry. I will bleach rinse them at the end of the season, and check them next year before i us them, if they are stinky next time i will bleach rinse again. Seems to work for me so far.
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I think my answer would be close to what R.Pe noted,good information there.What I would say is that unless you filter from some sketchy sources a lot the Sawyer filter won't need back washing in the field.When you get home you can backwash your filter.I hike with 3 guys several times a year and we all carry the Sawyer,we will bring one syringe between us but on four trips we have been on nobody had to backwash-that being said chose your water sources wisely.
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MOST DEFINITELY! Have taken mine camping, used it as the "throne seat" atop a 5 gal. pail!
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I would recommend them, as one backpacker to another - they're small and light and great to stick into your water bladder. They work similarly to iodine but remove additional things iodine can't and don't leave a dreadful taste. I used them hiking through Africa in September and I did not get sick, so I'd use them again.
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The product description on amazon says that it kills, but the aquamira website doesn't. Check this link: https://mcnett.zendesk.com/entries/448256-Do-Aquamira-Water-Treatment-Drops-Remove-Viruses-and-Bacteria-This seems a response to specific products. While it says that chlorine dioxide kills Cryptosporidium and Giardia, it doesn't want to say it explicitly so until proven.
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I went on a camping trip,and tried it with river water.Put a drop of the blue die in that comes with it and left in the sun,about 6 hrs later it was clear,tried it and tasted great.That was last summer ,and i did not get sick ,so guess it worked.I believe it is good for 500 uses.
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I purchased this to catch flies when we go camping. It works very well luring all flies into the trap. make certain you hang it away from the area you sit as the smell is ghastly That is what lures the flies in
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The filter itself has quick connectors that let you unclip it from the hoses and rest of the unit. Unclip the filter and keep it in your sleeping bag. Maybe use a ziplock if there's a little water that may still find its way out.
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I've not head mine for very long. I've used it only twice. But its not bad about things sticking to it. Mostly it just collects leaf fragments that get get caught on your clothes. If its not been drenched in icky,I would just do it like I do my goretex stuff, spot wash and rinse. I mean, your camping right? Plan for a little grime.
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Yes it does. Hard to find one that doesn't but the Coleman Holding tank cleaner has the least smell of all I have tried. If it's a short time in the tent you might try lemon juice.
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I have had mine at the beach camping and have had no issues. I rinsed it off with fresh water after being submersed. Not sure about long term emersion though.