For any trip, one of the main must-have things is water. Of course, food and other things are also necessary, but in case of unforeseen situations without water, we certainly will not be able to survive.
Of course, in natural conditions, it is not so difficult to find water. The problem is that such water may seem clean, but in fact, it has a lot of different microorganisms that can cause many diseases. Therefore, do not drink “raw” water. If you find yourself in a situation where you have run out of clean water, then you need a few tips on how to filter water in the wild.
The easiest way to purify water is by boiling. If you have a vessel in which you can do this, then you will not have any problems. Difficulties are likely to arise when making a fire. After all, if the weather is humid, it will be difficult to find dry branches in sufficient quantities. Also, this method is not the fastest, especially if you need a lot of water. And remember that boiling will help you get rid of microorganisms, but not dirt.
This method is suitable if you do not have a container in which you could boil water. You need to take some stones, wash them and heat on the fire. After that, place the stones in a container of water. Add stones until the water begins to boil.
Using special tablets to purify water is very convenient. They can be bought at most pharmacies. The main ingredient in these tablets and drops is usually potassium permanganate, iodine or chlorine. Chlorine is the most common used ingredient for purification drops and tablets. The purification drops and tablets are usually made to be used for 20 liters of water.
All you have to do is place the tablets in a container of water, mix the water thoroughly and wait for 20 minutes. Done! Now the water is usable.
The filtering method is perhaps the easiest and fastest. But only if you are camping or traveling with a trailer. All you need to do is pour water into a special filter and it will do all the work for you.
There are a lot of filters. Starting from portable ones and ending with special additions to taps with water. So let's look at a few of them.
This filter is small and easy to use. You just need to fill the water in a special compartment and wait a few minutes until the water is filtered out. Filtering includes 5 stages:
Stage 1 - Removes suspended solids such as dust and rust that make your water appear cloudy.
Stage 2 - Removes additional suspended solids.
Stage 3 - Removes organic contaminants; pesticides, herbicides, Mercury, Chlorine, Chloramine, and stops bacteria from growing.
Stage 4 - Removes inorganic compounds i.e. metals, non-metals and radiological contaminants.
Stage 5 - Removes remaining suspended solids, holds the resin in place.
This filter is enough for 10 cups of water.
This filter is similar to the previous one. It is bright and compact (only 26 cm high). Great for a small family.
You can also purchase an additional filter. The filter’s capacity is 3.5 liters, made of BPA free plastic.
If you have a big need for water, then you should pay attention to the larger filter. Such a filter holds 18 cups or 1,13 gallons of water which is great for families.
The Brita standard filter reduces chlorine (taste and odor), copper, mercury, zinc and cadmium impurities found in tap water for cleaner great tasting water.
Such a filter has a very convenient feature as a helpful sticker indicator on the water dispenser that lets you keep track of when you last changed your water filter and when it needs to be replaced.
Now let's look at filters that can be attached to a crane (if you are traveling with a trailer) since it is much more convenient.
This stylish stainless steel filter is very easy to install. You only need to twist the top cover off and insert a filter into a device. After that remove aerator and washer from a faucet and attach PUR device to the faucet with 1-click.
Such a filter solves two problems at once. It purifies water and eliminates the need to carry a lot of liters of water with you, as you can pick up water from different sources at any time and quickly clean it. This will be very useful if you have a small trailer and are planning a long vacation.
Another easy-to-use tap filter. The faucet filter is made of high-quality food-grade 304 stainless steel material, which is a cracking-proof and no-leakage, durable and long lifetime, harmless to the human body. Convenient lever switch, double outlet mode, switch between high-quality filtered water and ordinary faucet water, which extends filter life.
It has 6-Stage Water Purification and lasts up to 1-3 months (depends on water quality & using habit), the filter element is washable and replaceable, suggest wash every 1 month and replace every 3 months to keep the maximum contaminant removed. But if you use it only when traveling, then it will last you much longer.
In this article, we have described only a few possible ways to filter water. There are many others, but they are more complex and time and energy-consuming (sometimes you need to wait a few days).
The main thing to remember is that you need to drink only filtered water, no matter how thirsty you are. Then your body will thank you and as a result, you will have an excellent outdoor recreation.