Message from @Jackal

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2020-05-13 15:42:18 UTC  

Same

2020-05-13 15:42:28 UTC  

More expensive than a lifestraw, but worth it

2020-05-13 15:42:56 UTC  

The sawyer is the same price

2020-05-13 15:43:33 UTC  

@Mountain Man πŸ” I'm just worried about like long term need for replacement. I haven't really read up or looked but I can't imagine they would be good for day to day use for too long. But I'm going shopping today anyway so now I gotta get oneπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

2020-05-13 15:44:21 UTC  

yeah my life straw lasted like 3 camping trips. And i usually camp once a month sooo that aint gonna cut it cheif

2020-05-13 15:44:34 UTC  

Where I live it's common to stay over 90 degrees, even at night and especially in the summer. Combine that with 80+% humidity most of the year. And you need some serious water supplies. Dehydration is a constant risk in southern Texas

2020-05-13 15:45:15 UTC  

Get a filter with a serviceable (cleanable) ceramic filter

2020-05-13 15:45:27 UTC  

@Lucky Texan the founders feared the two party system would lead to just that. They've become a pair of brothers who disagree on hard to beat up their little brother(us) and if to let them keep 1/2 or 1/4 of their lunch money

2020-05-13 15:45:30 UTC  

Minnesota has a practically infinite source of fresh water if you have the means to purify it.

2020-05-13 15:46:14 UTC  

Hell, I carry over a gallon of water when I leave the house most days. lol

2020-05-13 15:46:15 UTC  

@Bogs_Bunny and land if you can take it lol

2020-05-13 15:48:01 UTC  

I mean, I still drink WAY to much coffee but im up to at least 1/2 gallon of water a day. More if its above 40. *gettin sweaty over here boss*

2020-05-13 15:48:28 UTC  

*drinkin it up over here boss*

2020-05-13 15:48:51 UTC  

No cool hand luke fans??

2020-05-13 15:48:56 UTC  

I've considered a Sawyer Point Zero Two home base filter

2020-05-13 15:49:06 UTC  

Lol yeah I got it

2020-05-13 15:49:13 UTC  

Classic movie

2020-05-13 15:49:28 UTC  

Hell yeah

2020-05-13 15:50:56 UTC  

Now ive gotta try to find more than one type of straw? Im gonna look hella dumb to the wife. New straws, drinkin out the terlet. Not the strangest shes seen me do but still....

2020-05-13 15:51:53 UTC  

Lol well Sawyer makes a few models.

2020-05-13 15:54:23 UTC  

Yeah the Sawyer seem legit, anyone have any bad experiences with them yet?

2020-05-13 15:55:53 UTC  

On a more serious note, I did see something *really* strange on my trip into Worcester today.
The two gun shops I passed on the way(one small locally owned and a larger one) both had police sitting in the lots. The small one in my town is usually frequented by the local pd so no shocker there, but the other larger shop had a state police cruiser clearly just staking out the lot. MA is NOT gun friendly but seeing that was.....concerning. The Gov just had to allow the shops to open back up, and I got the "intimidation" vibe from the statey camped out

2020-05-13 15:56:29 UTC  

Mini and Squeeze aka Point One are comparable to the lifestraw. The squeeze is thicker than the mini for faster water flow. They have a base camp gravity style one called the Point Zero Two. The filtration holes are five times smaller.

2020-05-13 16:00:54 UTC  

@Bogs_Bunny so the point zero two would be my best bet?

2020-05-13 16:01:54 UTC  

Yeah but it's bigger with a slower flow. More suitable for a home or base camp.

2020-05-13 16:03:49 UTC  

@Bogs_Bunny hell yeah, thanks. What would you recommend for on the go, the point one?

2020-05-13 16:05:08 UTC  

Yeah. I like the better flow compared to the Mini. You could weigh the trade-off I suppose. The mini is a little thing and a bit cheaper.

2020-05-13 16:06:58 UTC  

@Bogs_Bunny cool, I'll keep that in mind🀘

2020-05-13 16:09:44 UTC  

@Jackal happy to help πŸ‘

2020-05-13 16:12:04 UTC  

Yeah definitely some great advice. Now I'm actually looking forward to getting one. Still gonna grab tablets but im always looking for backups and kick ass camping accessories

2020-05-13 16:12:53 UTC  

Yea, tablets are a great redundancy tool. Sort of cheap, small, great for back up, barter etc...

2020-05-13 16:13:21 UTC  

I always keep some in my 1st line gear... Never know what happens to your main filter/straw

2020-05-13 16:13:34 UTC  

Liquid bleach is good but the shelf life sucks

2020-05-13 16:13:35 UTC  

what are you guys using for tablets

2020-05-13 16:14:29 UTC  

Aquatabs, .13cents each pretty good review

2020-05-13 16:14:31 UTC  

I have a chart back at home for how many drops of bleach you need to purify certain amounts of water.

2020-05-13 16:15:21 UTC  

How is the shelf life on tablets? It's gotta be better than bleach's.

2020-05-13 16:15:21 UTC  

Bleach is great for home/bug in, Just have to watch shelf life. I know people have talked about Pool crystalized bleach having better shelf life... but havnt looked into it

2020-05-13 16:16:17 UTC  

These ones say 5yr shelf life, i know ive used other types well past that

2020-05-13 16:24:19 UTC  

Yeah I have tons of the aqua tabs and a bunch of the like Wal-Mart camping ones lol. Probably enough to purify a swimming pool honestly

2020-05-13 16:25:00 UTC  

@John Public same, I think I only have 1 pack of tablets