Ultralight Gravity Pro Water Filter
June 17, 2009 by admin
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jasonklass asked:
My sub 5 ounce water filtration system.
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WOW, great idea Jason! I was going to spend $80 on a pump filter but this is a much better idea. Cheaper and lighter. Thanks!
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I would put a Mr. Yuck sticker on my Dirty bag!!!
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Thanks Jason. I picked one of these up off Ebay, and a couple Platy bags at the EMS store (EMS actually had the filter for sale too). Appreciate your taking the time to share this with us!
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hehe…dirtybag…hehe..it kinda flops around a lot……besides that i like your vid. great tips on backpacking light. other vids are awesome too.
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I found the filter online. I ordered it yesterday. I’ll let you know how it works for me! Thanks again for the idea!!! You’ve got some really good video’s!
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where did you pick up the filter? Buy the way.. awsome idea!! I look forward to sharing idea’s with you.
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you been watching water world lol i think there is but it take a couple of days ii think
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Great idea! Does this filter require back flushing or any other mainenance?
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Great video! Tnx you helped very much now i am sure i will win in filtration challenge ! Continue like that great !
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Looks like a really good system. Re cross-contamination: is there a way to avoid handling the “clean” end right after you’ve been filling the dirty bag? If you had all the “clean” tube connections made before you fill the dirty bag, could your last step be the attachment of the tube to the dirty bag?
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no you cant. the thought of it ….uhh
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Uhhh, I don’t want to find out!
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can u use it to recycle urine if your out somewhere far away from water?
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thanks for your knowledge, jason!
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Thanks! Well, I just use them becasue they have good word of mouth. The filter seems to remove any taste. Some people actually use drops of bleach because it’s so much cheaper but mentally, I can’t get used to the idea of drinking bleach (even though according to all reports, it seems to be safe).
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Great video. So creative! I was wondering though why you use Micropur MP 1 tablets and not iodine? Is it the taste difference? Or is there another reason?
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Well, it won’t save you a bit of weight, it will save you a LOT of weight. Cross contamination isn’t a threat if you use it the way I outline. I wouldn’t compare it to a pump filter though because those are instant whereas you have to wait for the chemicals to work for this one–two different animals. But, everything has it’s specific application, right?
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Jason, would this setup be comparable to a pump filtration system? I was looking at filtration systems to get but have stumbled upon this. Obviously this system will save me a bit of weight on the pack and add some weight in the wallet. One thing though, it seems like cross contamination will occur easily when filling up the platypus.
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Jason, This is a great idea. I personally have a peev about the idea of using any filter/purifier without boiling or chemical treatment. Your mention of the MSR makes me cringe. None should ever be trusted for drinking water. They are only meant for making money. I like your system. Simple is usually best and price here does not equate to safety.
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cant you just boil everything out… ?
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wouldent it make more sense to have the pills in powder form already in a container then just measure it out? i dunno just a thougtt
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Well, that’s not exactly true. The micron size of the filter is too big to kiil everything–it only takes out larger bugs. To kill smaller ones, you really should use the chemical as well. I didn’ like the idea at first but it proved to not really be that much of a hassle. Remember, I ONLY use this system when every ounce counts–it’s not my filter of choice for easy overnighters, etc. Then, I just take my MSR filter.
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Jason, I looked at the aquamira site and was wondering if there was a particular reason you use the tablets. According to the site, the filter should handle anything the water throws at you. Would you please explain.
Great vid thanx
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Second of all, where did you get the idea that I’m selling these things? The purpose of the video is to show people how to make their own–I don’t sell them. Before you condemn something so brazenly, you should at least try it. If you did, I think you’d find that your comments aren’t valid.