Ok, so I've been doing some thinking. I've got basic sediment filtration and biological filtration and treatment covered (Doulton ceramic elements in a British Berkefeld urn plus, as belt-and-suspenders, Polar Pure and a method of chlorination). What I DON'T have, though, is a method for...

Did some testing of this multi-configuration filter. Thought I would share. I plan on taking it out on more trips. I like that you can use it as a straw, in a bottle, in-line with a water bladder and also has a faucet adapter. Anyone else test the sawyer filters? Searched the forum and...

Im looking to get a water filter or purifier. and came upon the berkey black with pf-2 add on but from what ive been reading the start to fall appart and after 6 months the carbon is useless and starts attracting bacteria and viruses. with that, i have decided to look for other types of water...

We have tons of water on our land: streams, a big pond and several small decorative ponds that I dug by hand (natural, no liners). Our water is very very hard with lots of minerals, and at certain times there is so much rust (iron) in it that you can see it - other times, it's clear. I'm not...

What kind of charcoal is needed.. "activaated" charcoal is whsat i hear but it seems there is differing opinions.. where do i get it? any ideas? lee

As the title states, does a water filter exist that can filter water straight from a stream or pond and be safe to drink? If so, what would be the best and most reliable one? Or would purification tablets be the best way to go?

one of my weak links in my prepping. So I'm always on the lookout for quality products to enhance my water preps. Because of the mixed reviews I've read on this site and others about the Berkey water purification systems, I'm looking at possible alternatives. I recently found one called...

After some time here - reading, watching society - I came to understand that my simple stash of bottled water was sticking my head in the sand, so to speak. So I did the do - filtration, it ain't hard. I went with the carbon Super Sterasyl - bought 10 total - that gives me over 5 thousand...

No Berkey because I am in Kalifornia and they won't allow it in the state due to government regulations:mad: I have hundreds of gallons of rainwater stored in food grade containers and would like to have a filter system that I can use in case I need to make this water drinkable. Thoughts...

I've seen a number of different methods of purifying water, so I thought it would be good to get some feedback on what others think are good methods. Personally, I don't like chemical filtration- it works, but chemicals like chlorine cause cancer. Activated Carbon is pretty good, but I've...

Hi So I don't know if it's been talked about, but I am new here and wanted to know what everyone is doing for the case of water if there is a shortage or an EMP or Solar Storm and nothing comes from the faucet anymore. I was looking at getting a Katadyn they seem to be the best, and just found...

LifeStraw Water Filters Lifestraw personal water filters, anyone here have access to these? They're made in Denmark and handed out for free in Africa. Drink water out of puddles in third world countries with it. I contacted them a while back and was told they are not available in the US. Maybe...

Wanted to get people's thoughts on the Big Berkey water filter. I already own a Katadyn but was looking to get an additional water filtration system. What are some of your thoughts on a Big Berkey?

So ,i need to know what water purification system i need to get, i live on a large lake,and water is and should be plentiful ,what should i get or use to filter drinking water, for at least 10 people a day?

I've been buying some survival things here and there but I want some kind of list of most, if not all, the things I might want to have in a bug out bag. First thing is the bag itself. What are some good brands/bags I should be looking at and where do I find them? Second thing is fire. I want...

The first picture is straight out of the pond on my property . The picture of the glass shows how clear no smell tastes good . excellent for 29$ filter .5 micron

water??? This story just breaks my heart....but unfortunately, it has been repeated over and over in Pakistan. People are forced to drink tainted water and people are dying - CHILDRED are dying - http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2010/08/27/gupta.pakistan.flood.issues.cnn?hpt=C2 Water...

New Version: Berkey Light Water Purification System w/ 4 Black Berkey Elements http://directive21.com/berkey-light.html Debuting this week is the NEW Version of the Berkey Light, which can now hold up to 4 Black Berkey Elements. The new version comes with 4 holes, which means it can now up to...