can you use this while camping for river water?
1102057
The filter does not allow for deep concentration of filtration. I would check out camping-specific filters for that application. I think I would carry a metal water bottle for camping. The plastic is durable but the lid can split if bumped around.
1102058
I probably wouldn't, I don't know if the filter is strong enough to handle that. I mainly use it so that it tastes better when I pour water fountain water into my Brita or when I'm living in dorms and have to use the water from the tap.It is handy to have though and saves you lots if your the type that buys packs of water bottles like I used to.It also makes you healthier as your most likely to pick it up and drink from it throughout the day!
1102059
I know you asked this question a long time ago, but here's my two cents:My understanding is that Brita filters are meant for water that is already potable. I would HIGHLY recommend the LifeStraw for what you're talking about! Here's the link: LifeStraw Go Water Bottle with Integrated 1000-Liter LifeStraw Filter
1102060
No - the Brita filter is basically carbon which will filter out chlorine or make hard water taste better. River water has bacteria so it has to be disinfected, not just filtered. There are heavy duty filters that take out more, and there are pills you can add to purify water. I haven't used them. You can probably get more information from a camping equipment store.
1102061
No I would not use this for camping for river water, The filter is really small and it's a carbon filter which does not do much to get rid of bacteria. In addition, the water needs be flowing in and it's hard for the bottle to collect water in it's top piece for a still body of water. I would get those pills to disinfect the water or camping approved equipment
2121237
You can use this item to catch and store water. However, you will have to dump out the water frequently if you don't want to risk the iron banding rusting.
1969619
We bought this for the RV for drinking and whatever water. It is a regular hose so probably could be used anywhere a hose is used. Might be cheaper to buy one for the garden that doesn't have the potable water rating.
2170136
may want to be careful of what river/creeks you might use it on. Small pebbles and smooth rocks aren't a problem, but if you continuously use it on a river/creek with jagged rocks, you'll end up tearing through the rubber. Plug you run a very high risk of losing the fin on the bottom. Better to use it on a lake without any chance of really rubbing it along the bottom - not really a river/creek kayak
904629
yes. I use in swimming pool. If using for camping, I don't think there would be any problem
449233
You could but it is only good for one or two floods, it is not reusable. It will quickly break-down after the first use.
824414
Yes but not meant to get wet. I modified mine to operate with a 6volt lantern battery for more sure fire kills.
1514489
I don't think you can, as the water it uses is housed in the reservoir built on the device. That function also requires AC power.
207128
Oh I don't think I'd use it for wild water. I'd carry along purifier tablets for that and then AFTER you've purified the water, put the water in the CamelBak. Try this, or something like it. Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets
622065
You probably could, however, fairly certain the outside would become darkened and marred. Sure in a pinch you could throw it into a camp fire. We always use a tea pot and transfer the water to it. Good luck i too enjoy trying it a different way. Ya know i think the press would become too hot to hold if you heated it up. Sorry i do not have a definite answer.
1135996
We use it when we go camping at the lake. it is very large to use for just one day.
2123367
I wouldn't. Not that kind of pot. It is a French Press that boiling hot water is poured over the ground then plunged. It is also double walled. For use in camping, a tea kettle for water is best in my opinion.
105965
I suppose you could but the heater was not very good at getting the water hot enough to be very effective.
1269766
Yes you can but you should get a short lead hose (5' - 10') so water is not weeping directly from the water connection.
1824970
It depends on your water source. You should also follow instructions on long term water storage. Your choice of which instructions are up to you. We only use it for drinking water camping. We don't put contaminated water in it.
1826942
No sir. It will not serve your purpose well. Used my stick four or five times and it burnt out. But the real problem is that it takes a long time to heat water. I figure it raised 10 gallons at about 10° per hour.
2248719
I would not use in a fast flowing river. If the water was high and no rock it would be fine.