Water Purification

[JanHuniche]

The overcome the disadvantage of rechargeable batteries... Use Eneloop batteries... Comes in 2500 mA version which can be recharged 500 times and keep 75 % of the charge after 1 year... !!!.

[2e0v1o2]

your dogs are awsome man.. Love em!

[Rockymtnnorth]

Hey Magnum i just bought the steripen classic a couple weeks ago. How do you like it did you encounter any field problems. thanks for the great review

[05MagnumSXT]

@Rockymtnnorth I've only used it 3 times in the field and I havent had any issues with it. I do make sure I remove the batteries when Im not using it so that cuts down on the risk of damage.

Thanks for the comment

[PiperDells]

Great Video!  Beautiful Shepards also. Keep up the great work!

[BugoutSurvival]

Nice dogs.

[igiefive]

thanks for the vid.. Just wanted to point this out, the Katadyn Hiker is a purification system not just a filter, the other cartidge is to help clean the internal workings of the filter, this can be avoided by pre-filtering silt form the water and it's recomeneded by kat so the other more expensive one isn't needed, it's for htose who don't take care of their equipment. sorry hamm check it out with kat. it'll sort 750lt and the .oo1 can be sorted by boiling.

[BanjoOz]

Cool to see the "finished project"!

Incidentally, I've been really enjoying watching your vids... glad I came across your stuff, mate.

[hamm336]

great video. FYI the Katadyn(Pure) Hiker is a great filter system,but check and you will find that they make a Purifier replacement cartridge for the Katadyn(Pure) hiker. that will turn your filter into a Purifier. the last time i got one of these cartridge's it cost about $40.00 at REI. Great video by the way. Hamm

[AndrewXAnarchy]

It's Pur, Not pure.

[reevejohn]

You have two beautiful dogs. Great video....but I'm not a fan of steripen...especially now after finding out you need rechargeable batteries or Lithium.  I guess its good for 3-5day hikes...not for long term use...rechargeable batt have to be conditioned and its a pain....anyways great videos..keep them coming.

[RoscoeBa]

Well done Magnum! We got ourselves in some trouble on a hike, got lost/ran out of water, very hot/humid day turning to evening... and I realized that it was essential that I throw some type of H2O filtration in my kit. Since we usually only go out for the day I may consider the battery-op Steripen. Thx for showing it! Hey, +1 on China and Nyah. You guys got it goin' on.

[05MagnumSXT]

Thanks Roz!!! I do have a pump type purifier also but the SteriPen is a good addition. Its also good to take on vacations sometimes. We took it with us to Nassau just to be safe. Its a good idea to add some coffee filters in your water system as well. They are light and cost almost nothing.

And thanks for the comment about my girls and not chastising me cause they were not on a leash.

Any chance you can do a review on an FR-1 sometime??

[trecr]

why are dogs always off leash like this at watchung res and round valley res? i have a small dog and can't go there anymore since he was attacked. the owner's always say, "oh, my dog's friendly", or "i can control them". please think of others while you enjoy yourself~

[survivalistguy]

Even with the sterilization system, would you still filter the water, boil it, put iodine tabs in it, etc.?

[ObiPwnKenobi]

I really like you man. Videos are GREAT. Thank you

[05MagnumSXT]

Thanks!! I've really slacked off on making new ones but comments like this motivate me to get moving on doing them again.

Thanks again!!!

[jenbabae]

Excellent video review. I'm also considering doing the SteriPen in addition to the Katadyn Hiker Pro. Glad to know I'm not the only one. FYI, try using Sanyo's Eneloop NiMH batteries. They remain up to 85% charged if not used for up to a year and supposedly can be recharged up to 1000 times. I also use them for my Apollo and Orbit lanterns from Black Diamond.

[lovedastench]

I have a steripen I didn't realize that battery type is that critical. I'm off to get some lithiums now.

[lysippus]

yeah the dogs stole the show

[05MagnumSXT]

This comment is just the kick in the ass I needed to get another video done. Ill try to do a complete update on it ASAP.

Thanks for the support and comment.

[RidgeRunner57k]

hey how soon before we see a complete review of the GHB my friend would love to see whatcha got

[05MagnumSXT]

Absolutely I think the filter is better then the SteriPen. I basically have it as a redundancy system. If and when the time comes and I make a full BOB for myself AND my wife I would split them up so we each carry one. I've already taken it out of my GHB to cut down on weight.

Thanks for the comment and YES the dogs keep me entertained, at all times too.

[76bts]

Good video. The steripen looks great - don't you think the filter is better though, fast, no batteries and removes rather than kills the nasties! (Your dogs look like they keep you entertained)

[PyroDanUK]

Although expensive lithium batteries are well worth it for the outdoors, they handle the cold weather and keep there charge unlike alkaline and rechargeables, keep a look out for energizer lithiums on sale and buy a boat load of them. However if you still don't want to use lithium, I'd like to suggest the Sanyo Eneloop range of rechargeables, the self discharge on them is minimal, perfect for keeping in your pack.

Danny

[05MagnumSXT]

Thanks for the info on the Sanyo's. I've noticed lately that if I DONT set my GPS unit to Lithium batteries and keep it set to Alkaline I get a lot longer run times out of them.

[RidgeRunner57k]

Hey bud are we ever gonna get to see a video of the completed GHB and what you got in it would love to see it.

[Paul07901]

The dogs were the center of attraction; Great video! Years ago, cousin and I used to drink directly out of the disserted village spring in that area. The spring was covered by an arched shaped brick enclosure. Never encountered any gastro., problems. Wouldn't try it nowadays though with all the septic system oversight. Thanks for all the new tech. product reviews old brother. I very much know of the area!!!

[robinkoeman]

Good review and awesome dogs! 5/5

I'll be uploading a vid about my web-tex waterfilter too in a couple of days. Looking forward to your next video!

[05MagnumSXT]

Looking forward to seeing your video on the filter. Thanks for the comment.

[PrairieThunderHockey]

Awesome dogs and awesome gear! AS one other commenter said, I like how you presented the information in an objective manner. Keep them coming!!!

[05MagnumSXT]

Thanks Dude! I appreciate it.

[RidgeRunner57k]

Great vid man very informative and glad to hear your dog is ok thanks for the info.

[05MagnumSXT]

Thanks my friend. My dogs are my priority and there was no thought about getting her home. I'd run into a burning building for them.

[magicpick76]

Excellent video bro.

Very informative, educational and thorough.

I like how you broke down the pros and cons in an objective manner.

Well done.

One question.

How much for the filter and UV light pen?

They both look like something I might be interested in.

Thanx.

MP76

[05MagnumSXT]

The SteriPEN was $79.00 and I think the Katadyn was $89.00 at Campmor in New Jersey.

Thanks for the comment!

[saxonlight]

Thanks for the information. According to some of the documentation I have read these UV pens don't kill bacteria and viruses directly. The UV light sterilizes the organisms by screwing up their DNA. Being made sterile they cannot reproduce and so cannot make you sick. Seems like a good addition to the Hiker filter for sure. Thanks again.

[05MagnumSXT]

You wrote it better then I could say it!! Thanks much!!

[metal91]

Excellent job. Look into Sanyo Eneloop's if you haven't already. Keep it up!

[locke6206]

Great review man! I have been wondering exactly how that Steripen worked. Thanks for sharing!

[ItomeVader]

That's really cool. Thanks for the info.

[beast12101]

I love my steripen,I quit using my pump filter. You just have to get used to the lake water, tasting like ,well, lake water. It hasnt let me down yet. However I have the black and yellow adventurer steripen,, it uses the lithium cr 123, but its not round, oval so you have to dip the pen into your water.

[rataMacue22]

Thanks. I've been curious about those UV devices.

[ryanjcus]

Your dogs are hillarious! Mine also go crazy sometimes. The steripen is an intersting piece of gear. Keep up the good work. *****

[05MagnumSXT]

Thanks for the 5*****'s dude. I admit this wasn't one of my better videos.

[ryanjcus]

I thought it was really good. I'm not just saying that either. If people don't like it they can take a hike. You are not benefiting from these vids. The viewers are. You gave quality advice on gear that some people are considering. The problem I've noticed is there are some people who judge the video production rather than the info. The question is whats more important? Anyways you gotta make a bad one once in a while, it makes the good ones look better, lol Just kidding. Good Work!

[demissie101]

GOOD JOB man let me no how that works for u.

[Plutonwolf]

BTW, that most likely is shortwave U V, try to not look at it directly.

[05MagnumSXT]

They say that in the directions.

Thanks for the comment.

[Plutonwolf]

Maybe consider a small photovoltaic recharger that could be placed on the top of your kit?