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How to clean a water filter

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Kevin

After the hiking or camping trip is over, its then time to clean the gear. One item that is often over looked is the water filter. If the water is left in the filter too long, bacteria will start growing … Continue reading →

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Review of the Katadyn Hiker Water Filter

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Kevin

The original design for the Katadyn hiker belonged to PUR.  The PŪR brand was created by Recovery Engineering, Inc. which was sold to Procter & Gamble (P&G) in 1999 for approximately $213 million. The PŪR outdoor products line was sold … Continue reading →

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Hiking and camping water filters

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Kevin

If you think the water you are drinking from might be infected with bacteria or viruses, it would be best to remove the bacteria and kill any viruses.  Most viruses are so small they can slip right through a normal … Continue reading →

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