<\/a><\/p>\nThe UV purifier is a relatively new technology and provides some awesome benefits. Steripen is the most well known of the UV purifiers. It is a battery-powered wand. You fill your container with dirty water, turn the Steripen on, and drop it in the water. In 30 minutes your water is purified as well as from any of the above-mentioned filter systems. The cost of a UV purifier is competitive at $50-$100, though on the high end compared to some basic pump and straw filters. The main advantage is the weight. A UV purifier is the lightest option available to filter water. Most of them weigh only several ounces. The drawback is that it requires batteries to work.<\/p>\n
Water Purification Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are several different options for water purification tablets. Most of them are iodine-based. The tablets are cheap, lightweight, and work very well. However, they do require a dwell time to filter properly. You must wait typically 30 minutes to 4 hours before drinking the water depending on the tablets. Many people who have used them complain of the taste of the water and it is reported that using them for several days can make your stomach feel a bit off.<\/p>\n
A Note On Viruses<\/strong><\/p>\nFor the most part, water filters do not filter out viruses such as Cryptosporidium. There is one filter that is rated for viruses and it is the MSR Guardian pump filter. It is $350 and weighs just over a pound. Because of the weight and cost, it is not recommended unless you know viruses are present in the area you will be camping in. 95% of the water you will encounter while camping or hiking will be easily cleaned with a basic filter, but it does require some pre-research to find out if viruses are present in the area you are heading to. Katadyn does make a tablet that will filter viruses as well. They are called Micropur tablets. These can be used in conjunction with a normal filter. This will ensure the water is free of sediment and clear while using the tablets to remove viruses.<\/p>\n
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