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Pure Clear Life Filter Personal Survival Straw Review - "This is a fantastic product''

Posted by Andy Neil on Jul 12, 2023

The Pure Clear Life Filter Personal Survival Straw sets itself apart from the rest of its competitors in a few ways; firstly, the price, it's almost half the cost of some of the other leading water filtration devices, and most notably, the  Pure Clear Life Filter doesn't just filter out bacteria silt and protozoa as the other standard water filters do, it also removes viruses, he …
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Pure Clear Collapsible Squeeze Water Filter Bottle Review - "All in all, an impressive bit of kit. Relatively inexpensive, and easy to use''

Posted by Chris Futers on Jul 04, 2023

Having completed this year's TGO challenge, one of my constant companions along the way was Pure Clears Collapsible Squeeze Water Filter Bottle. After 14 days use, here are my thoughts; Before using the water filter bottle, one of the biggest draws was the price, at £27.95 it is a much more attractive proposition compared to some of Pure Clears main rivals, which have RRP’s upwar …
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Pure Clear ‘Active’ Filter Bottle Review - "Perfect if there is a regular water source to collect from as it eliminates the need to carry excess fluid''

Posted by Lois Fife on Jun 07, 2023

I have used this 750 litre bottle as my main hydration system for 2 multi-day trips. It is perfect if there is a regular water source to collect from as it eliminates the need to carry excess fluid. Setting the bottle up for the first time requires the filter to be sat in water for a couple of minutes to activate it, then put it into the bottle. Using the  Active Water Filte …
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Long-Distance Hike

Posted by Andy Neil on Mar 16, 2023

For me, there is no greater feeling than standing at the start of a national trail or standing in the sea, ready to make a coast-to-coast crossing or, for the truly intrepid, embarking on a multi-day journey that you, yourself, have devised. If the West Highland Way or Wainwright’s Coast to Coast have long been an ambition of yours, but the logistics of such a mammoth task leave yo …
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CNOC Vesica Collapsible Bottle & Vecto Water Container Review - Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Posted by Andy Neil on Aug 02, 2022

Cnoc water bottle, water container, and versa flow water filtration set up Cnoc water containers and collapsible water bottles have been a mini-revolution in the outdoor world, since they were first brought to the market. Strong, durable, lightweight, and innovative, it’s easy to see why they have been adopted by so many hikers. The Vesica 1L Collapsible Bottle comes in 2 main o …
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Knowledge Base - The Facts About Water Purification in the Outdoors

May 25, 2022

Drink Dilemma – the facts about water treatmentThe DangersDrinking water directly from streams and rivers can be hazardous because such sources could contain Pathogens; a Pathogen is a disease causing organism commonly referred to as a germ.There are four types of water-borne pathogens that are of concern: Protozoa – single cell organisms often transferred through human and animal faeces. They ar …
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Platypus Gravityworks Complete Kit Review - Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Posted by Mark Richardson on May 05, 2022

I was using a Platypus 2.0L Hoser as my daily hydration system so I decided to leave the clean side bladder at home and use the hoser in its place, this brought the weight of the system down to 221g, which is reasonable for piece of mind and ease of use. There are certainly pump action filters that are lighter than this but they take quite a bit of effort to get the same filtered res …
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MSR Trailshot Microfilter - Trail Magazine Review

Posted by Trail Magazine on May 04, 2022

I've used this for multiple wild camping and hiking trips, and although the effort of hand pumping the numerous litres of water over the years has given me a forearm like Popeye, it's proved to be a reliable trail friend. It removes bacteria and protozoa from wild water (to be sure its virus free you need to treat it with sterilising tablets or boil it), enabling all but the most untrustworthy wat …
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Hydrapak UltraFlask Speed 500ml - Trail Magazine Review

Posted by Trail Magazine on May 04, 2022

The thing about water bottles is they take up a fair amount of space. Not so the Ultraflask, which is made from a soft, flexible material and can simply be rolled away when empty. It's also incredibly light, weighing just 41g. You can even freeze it, so on really hot days you've got a supply of slowly thawing icy water.VERDICTdesigned for trail runners, and excellent for hillwalkers, this ultralig …
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Sawyer Mini Filter - Trail Magazine Review

Posted by Trail Magazine on May 04, 2022

The Sawyer Mini water filter is versatile, weighs just 65g and is guaranteed to filter 100,000 litres of water. Screw it to the top of the 16oz (455ml) pouch included or onto any standard water bottle to drink directly, use the removable straw to drink straight from the source, or connect it to your hydration bladder.VERDICTSmall, light, and incredibly versatile, this stalwart removes 99.99999% of …
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Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter - Trail Magazine Review

Posted by Trail Magazine on May 04, 2022

Water sanitation comes in all shapes and sizes these days, but I love the simplicity and portability of this super-lightweight filter. It weighs just 95g and the reservoir just wraps around the filter, taking no space in your rucksack. It works quickly and effortlessly, to decant clean water, free from particles, bacteria and protozoa into whatever container you want (including straight into your …
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Cairngorm Treks Review - Sawyer International Select S1 Foam Filter

Posted by Cairngorm Treks on Sep 10, 2018

We take water treatment very seriously and have seen first-hand the effects that water born illnesses can have. On first inspection,the Sawyer Select Series appears to push further than any non-mechanical water filtration system we have used before, so we were eager to see how it faired against our usual choice. Made as three separate models, the S1, S2 and S3, all of which combine two k …
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