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Post by myrrph on Feb 16, 2014 19:55:49 GMT 10
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Post by myrrph on Feb 16, 2014 19:58:13 GMT 10
When I first started packing my BOB, I'd wanted to carry 4.5L of water with me. Thats supposed to last 3 days, rationed. Then I realised that 4.5L is 4.5KG of unecessary weight. I reckon 2L to 3L would be sufficient for probably about a day, taking into account perspiration. Singapore is a tropical country after all. Which led me to think about filtration systems and those I can buy off the shelf. After doing some research _and_ some testing, I've narrowed down to 2. Of course, I will supplement them with a Lifestraw or Clean Sip kinda product but these 2 bottles will be my go-to bottles so I can carry my water a long. Some of the considerations I used to choose my bottles. 1. BPA Free 2. Multiple Sizes - The missus carries a smaller bottle. I carry the 1L version. 3. Filter effectiveness - 99% and above. The 2 bottles I pack in my BOB now are www.clear2o.com/p-2-clear2go-filter-sport-water-bottle-silver-cwb200-3.aspxwww.okoh2o.com/I will likely source for an additional oko odyessey as I like multi use. Now to lighten my food load  |
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Post by pheniox17 on Feb 16, 2014 20:33:39 GMT 10
stick with the 4.5 litres... on a hot day you would consume more than that... keep that in mind when planing water (and for the sake of 1.5kg it's well worth it  ) |
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Post by myrrph on Feb 16, 2014 20:36:45 GMT 10
i thought about that. I tried it once too. Its way too heavy esp in a bug out bag. Thats why I've reduced it to 2L through the bottles.
2L is enough for 1 person for 1 day. I have collapsible 3l carriers which can run through the bottles. The OKO bottles are AWESOME.
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Post by pheniox17 on Feb 16, 2014 23:45:31 GMT 10
it is, for a tempered environment going minimal physical labour, one your body starts taking on stress, a intensive task, or heat the body needs more, in some desert climate it's recommended to consume more than 12L a day
your 4.5L start carry sounds almost perfect (and my carry to) for a sub tropical - tropical climate, with the ability to produce clean water daily...
and your talking 1.5kg, I bet there are other areas where you could cut that weight..
trying not to pick on the topic, but the original water carry is perfect for a day, (and a coffee in the morning) and was well thought out (and I bet with research) and you want to be in the best possible shape over the first few days especially when you're bugging out, stopping to get water writhin half a day of bugging out, or start rationing in the really early stages could prove to be a mistake (I could be wrong) it's another thing people think, read 2L a day is perfect to survive, you have to ask where
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Post by myrrph on Feb 17, 2014 11:20:25 GMT 10
hmmmmm ... i will have to revisit the BOB now lol. I was hoping to carry enough for myself and the missus.
But ultimately this means that I would have to carry a filter + method of boiling + a non collapsible 2L bottle. 1 Day prep in advance.
But yes, in line with the 2 is 1 and 1 is none mantra, that would make sense.
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Post by myrrph on Mar 28, 2014 17:25:47 GMT 10
What do you think of this?
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Post by shinester on Mar 29, 2014 10:49:38 GMT 10
Pool shock is awesome, cheap and a tiny amount does tons of water. Oh and it's used by most water authorities around the world for drinking water.
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Post by myrrph on Mar 29, 2014 17:35:26 GMT 10
actually i mean the concept of using the cotton balls as a makeshift filter. I was thinking about this and was thinking about a disposable one for camping.
I'd use one of them 300ml mineral water bottles and dry it. Then add cotton balls into the bottle with a pair of zip ties and a TAP filter cloth. Then cap it up.
I would probably PRE-Drill a few holes into the cap and cover it with wax. This will then go into my BOB or hiking/camping bag.
My assumption is that all of us carry at LEAST a decent folding blade when we hike or bug out. When there is a need, I will use the blade to cut out the base of the bottle releasing its contents. Then remove the wax from the cap.After that, using the zip ties, I would secure the tap filter cloth onto the mouth of the bottle covering the cap. With the cotton balls, I would fluff them up and put them in the bottle (remember the base is now gone). If I have the opportunity, I would add charcoal from a fire and sand above the cotton balls.
This would form a makeshift biofilter, which could probably filter 50 or more litres of water. It is light weight and easy to carry. End of your hiking trip, dispose. Or if in Bug out situation, when you reach somewhere more permanent.
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Post by myrrph on Apr 22, 2014 14:52:29 GMT 10
I found this filter on a youtube channel. A aussie (i think) dude is in Malaysia and was tubing about bushcraft. He had this filter and looked pretty good. I looked it up and locally to retail its about SGD 37 which isn't too bad, including tax. sawyer.com/products/sawyer-mini-filter/The nearest distributor to oz are the kiwis... could consider this if interested  |
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Post by SA Hunter on Apr 28, 2014 14:44:22 GMT 10
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