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I saw the Sawyer and got excited until I saw it didn't filter chemicals and heavy metals.
So.... I'm looking for a straw-type/similar sized water purifier (cysts, bacteria, and viruses) that also removes chemicals and heavy metals... and is rugged enough to withstand getting dropped, thrown, stuff piled on it, etc. that could happen to a BOB in natural disaster, evacuation, home invasion, etc. Rechargeable or no battery preferred, and if there is a light bulb, prefer LED so it'll last a very long time and not break (storage/resupply). Also do not want chemicals (storage, resupply).
I've been looking, but it looks like everything I find is too fragile, doesn't do what I need it to do, and/or won't last very long. I have a 150 mile trek with little ones, on foot if the roads are closed/blocked. The rivers, streams, and wells are very polluted with agricultural and industrial chemicals/waste, and human/animal waste. We will probably need 5 gallons a day while on the move.
Cost is a very big consideration, so if I need to do get two items and use them sequentially, that might be acceptable, depending on weight and size.
What does anyone recommend?
Thank you, in advance.
So.... I'm looking for a straw-type/similar sized water purifier (cysts, bacteria, and viruses) that also removes chemicals and heavy metals... and is rugged enough to withstand getting dropped, thrown, stuff piled on it, etc. that could happen to a BOB in natural disaster, evacuation, home invasion, etc. Rechargeable or no battery preferred, and if there is a light bulb, prefer LED so it'll last a very long time and not break (storage/resupply). Also do not want chemicals (storage, resupply).
I've been looking, but it looks like everything I find is too fragile, doesn't do what I need it to do, and/or won't last very long. I have a 150 mile trek with little ones, on foot if the roads are closed/blocked. The rivers, streams, and wells are very polluted with agricultural and industrial chemicals/waste, and human/animal waste. We will probably need 5 gallons a day while on the move.
Cost is a very big consideration, so if I need to do get two items and use them sequentially, that might be acceptable, depending on weight and size.
What does anyone recommend?
Thank you, in advance.