The financial world we live in is just as wild, if not more, than the mountains and woods we walk through. We are told that the fundamentals of our economy are strong, but we can feel that something is wrong. My unique financial background and survival passion make Financial Survivalist and excellent place to learn and share.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Clear2Go Water Bottle And Filter Review

6:31 AM    8 comments




When I first started back packing I used one of those old school pump filters. I did a caving trip through a major caving system in the Tetons using the same kind of pump. A little silt or separation of the the parts, and the next thing you know you have a non-functioning pump and contaminated water. It happened both times.

Soon after I started looking for alternate ways to filter water. I quickly found the Clear2GO Water Bottle. The Clear2GO Water Bottle is a food grade sports bottle with an integrated filter. I had seen similar water bottles with filters, but most did not filter microbes sufficiently. The Clear2GO Water Bottle filters 99.9% of microbial cysts including cryptosporidium and giardia. It also filters up to 100 gallons before a filter change is necessary.

I have used this water bottle in Canyon Lands NP, Yellowstone NP, Teton National Forest, Bear Tooth Wilderness, Wasatch Mountains, Uinta Mountains, and around town. It is always clean tasting water. I am always the first to fill up and be ready to go at the water source, and I have never experienced a clogged filter or contaminated drinking water.

The only down side is the size of the container. If hiking through a dry or hot area you may quickly empty the 1qt water bottle. To solve this problem I have carried an additional Nalgene Wide Mouth Cantene or other soft water container. Also available is the Hydration Technology Innovations Expedition Water Filter. This is basically a water bladder with an integrated filter. It also has a sports drink option that turns dirty water into a clean sports drink. I haven't used it yet, but will post a review as soon as I do.

As always, be smart and thrive.

8 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 20, 2017 at 3:15 AM

    Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownMarch 24, 2017 at 9:50 PM

    Filtered water bottles are so useful and convenient to use. You can easily take them with you wherever you go for clean, safe water. Similar to Clear2GO are the newer batch of filtered water bottles today. My favorite hands down is the LifeStraw Go Water bottle. When choosing the right brand, go for the strong and reliable ones. I usually opt for water bottles that can filter around 99.99% of protozoan parasites, waterborne bacteria and also BPA and Phthalate free. For more information on other options, see: http://backpackingmastery.com/top-picks/best-filtered-water-bottles.html

    ReplyDelete
  3. UnknownJune 25, 2017 at 3:05 PM

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  4. UnknownJanuary 22, 2018 at 12:59 AM

    Thanks for sharing this amaing info Send Flowers To CAMBODIA

    ReplyDelete
  5. Innocent MkFebruary 22, 2018 at 12:07 PM

    Both of devices are meant for treating water. Water purifiers can remove smallest disease causing bacteria that are in the water such as E. coli, Cholera, and Salmonella where this kind of bacteria can get through water filters.read this article

    ReplyDelete
  6. AngelaFebruary 25, 2018 at 7:29 AM

    Myemergencysupplies.com makes it easy to choose from the best water storage options that’s best suited for camping.

    ReplyDelete
  7. James harperMay 25, 2018 at 5:22 PM

    It was a decent post to be sure. I completely delighted in understanding it in my lunch time. Will definitely come and visit this blog all the more frequently. Much obliged for sharing. How does a toggle valve works

    ReplyDelete
  8. RobertKReedMay 9, 2020 at 4:29 AM

    Very nice article, I enjoyed reading your post, very nice share, I want to twit this to my followers. Thanks!. spray bottles bulk

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

DISCLAIMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Financial Survivalist MAKES NO CLAIMS WHATSOEVER REGARDING PAST OR FUTURE PERFORMANCE of investments. ALL EXAMPLES, DIAGRAMS, DISCUSSIONS, LESSONS, OR RECOMMENDATIONS ARE FOR EDUCATIONAL OR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. THIS BLOG DOES NOT AND IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ADVICE OF ANY KIND. ANY COMMENTARY USED ON THIS PAGE IS FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSION ONLY. PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE BEFORE YOU TO BUY OR SELL SECURITIES AND YOU SHOULD NOT CONSTRUE ANYTHING ON THIS PAGE AS LEGAL, TAX, INVESTMENT, FINANCIAL OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ADVICE. PROFESSIONAL ADVISE should be sought before entering any dangerous environment. Do not attempt any act described or discussed on this website.