I use a similar filter at my off grid cabin. Instead of attaching the filter to the water bladder with the kit I've attached the filter to a 5 gallon blue water jug lid and filter the water into a large 5 gallon drinking water bottle. Once the water bottle is filled I use a battery operated spout and I have clean running water. I can filter about 5 gallons at a time.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great set-up, April Moon.

@caroleelagrone9729

2 жыл бұрын

Sawyer does the same!!!

Florida water, for us, seems to have so much "treatment" that what is called safe water should be filtered at least once more. It is hard to tell if the water is coming out of a swimming pool or heading into one. Thanks for venturing out in the cold for this video. I would fill a container, run back inside for warmth, and then worry about a filter. Thanks again!

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting, Jim. Sometimes our water here at home smells strongly of chlorine and when it does we filter it. You can just let it sit too and the chorine, being a gas, will dissipate after a couple of hours.

@jimb5113

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain I do let water for coffee set before cooking. Helps alot. I didn't know Florida pumped our swimming pool water your way. Water must be harder to come by than I thought. LOL!

Careful with those filters when it's below 32F. The filter material, the membrane can freeze and not do it's job, and break easily..It's how most people break their filters..If your out in the freezing weather and the filter is wet, keep the filter itself close up against your body, under your coat/clothing..They can get expensive, just a helpful membrane solution...

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip, Robert, thanks!

Oh my, Rick, you are a brave soul! I don’t think I could have drank that water!! Thanks for the great info. I am more and more concerned that we are going to experience calamity in this country and not necessarily weather-related. It behooves all of us to start planning ahead to mitigate some of the issues that could arise from power outages, etc. Thank you both for your input.

Thanks for the heads up on this product. Looks like a winner.

Thank you tons always good to keep up with the better things

Great Video! Thanks for the useful product updates! I used the life straws in our backpack trips. I also built that Berky version water filter! Thanks for sharing!!👍😁

Yep recently bought three more filters and a bucket kit for my Trumpocalypse supplies . You can never be too prepared for an emergency. Have fun traveling and stay safe.

Thanks for the tip! It's good to be prepared. I also followed your tip on the car battery charger and it has been a life saver.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that reminds me, I need to charge mine to make sure it's ready for winter. Thanks, Marcia!

I have several filters for emergencys in case one fails or gets frozen . I recently purchased a five gallon Lifesaver filter tote and a 24 oz Grayl filter. I have a creek on my property that runs clear. It's spring filled and runs year around. I was going to buy a storage tank just in case, but it would freeze in the winter. The Grayl and the Lifesaver also remove 99.99 % of viruses in addition to bacteria. They are pricey but I got them each at 20% discounts for Black Friday.

Most people don't know 3 days max for no water, very critical! Glad you reminded everyone.

Very helpful & much appreciated. Thanks.

That is good to know,thank you.

So glad you two are smart, and ready for anything. Keep us posted on how you're doing. Best wishes from Texas!❤

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Texas. I'd like to be in Texas right now!

@kristiluv817

2 жыл бұрын

It's pretty nice at the moment!

What a frickin cute couple!! Keep up the greatwork.

Thanks for some good advice!

Good tip on the filters. I am in the Process of making a distiller for water that I can use for nasty water or salt water. I know it'll take a lot of wood to make a little water but I also have access to a neighbors spring. You all take care and stay safe.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

I can see that you have a plan, Den and that's the main thing.

Great demonstration and i myself am ordering a similar one. As i have a Berkey and another similar device i like this bag an extra means of collection. Thank you.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Good plan, Joan!

Looks like a good product, I like that sturdy bag, you can fill it and use the strap over your shoulder to carry back to camp.

Thanks for the vid

Looks cold outside. It is good you can bring us products like the water filter. It gives us a idea what to look for and most things, I don’t even know they exist till you show them. Good job my friend. Always a good video. We would years ago be hunting in the mountains and my grandpa method of clean water was if it ran across seven rocks it was clean to drink. We never got sick, but I sure wouldn’t try that method today. Take care

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and I also remember drinking straight out of the lakes and creeks when I was a kid. But I think we were more naturally immune back then.

I like the 'WHAT IF' scenarios. I use the mini Sawyer myself, but i am liking the gravity pro 6L. I may just have to get me one. Great vlog!

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, James! That strap made a big difference in ease of use.

Thanks for the info, maybe I'll meet up with you all next year, headed back out west in the spring.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard! If you see us somewhere, be sure to come on over and say hello!

🙏🏼Thank you so much guys!🙏🏼

Good review 👍👏 I need one to put in my ebike carry bag..😉

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

That would be a good thing to have with you. Thanks, Teresa!

Good info thanks.

Looks like a good one.😉

Hi Guys, yep have made Two of your filters one for home and one for my brother-in-law, Xmas prezzie. Kiwi Dave New Zealand.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dave! And Merry Christmas to you too, we appreciate the "prezzie".

I really enjoyed this video. Back in 2011, 20 minutes after I arrived at a hotel on the bay in San Diego the power shut off from Yuma, to Mexico up to LA. I met with my daughter,, who was at a conference there. We were getting on an elevator to the basement to unload my cooler full of drink and food when I felt and unusual charge, I grabbed her and jumped out of the elevator. In the lobby we discovered all power was gone. Within an two hours people were becoming agitated and upset. We got the cooler and had food however people couldn't use ATM's, restaurants shut down, hotel generator very limited power. Power shut off at 4:30, by 7:30 people started fighting over limited sandwiches the hotel was offering. A very nice hotel. Flights were cancelled and I just so happen to have filled up before I arrived to the hotel...we had food and water AND I was able to drive her out of there the next morning. So much more to tell about this BUT it set into motion my preparedness.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story and what an interesting experience. I've heard it said that we are never more than 3 days away from chaos.

@exploringnext1111

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain I believe that

I see you two have a good pair of muck boots too! Which is essential to have during the wet and winter months. During the winter months getting water is even harder, and remember that it takes about 10 to 1 when it comes to snow and making water! Using ice will be 1 for 1. Having many different filters for your survival is good to have.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

I know a rancher who bought his land and started raising horses. When winter hit he went out and chopped ice so the horses could drink, but had a tough time herding them over to that pond and they kept hanging out behind a hill. after a few weeks went by he went over to where they were and found a hot spring!

@FirstSuiGeneris

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain smarter than us! LOL

@kelkilkat

2 жыл бұрын

That is hilarious... farmer realizes his horses are smarter than he is, lol

Funny, I ordered a LifeStraw version of the bag type you just demonstrated on Black Friday. I'll know you survived the water test when I see your Friday video this week.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

I survived! See you on Friday, Seymour.

I noticed that the wife didn’t help you drink the water during this experiment!? Smart..one person would still be able to drive if a hospital were needed! But really, another great video, both in production quality as well as information. Thanks.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Doug. And Linda was ready to do her part. I think. See you on the next one!

Thanks for sharing and the info. I'm waiting for the next video to make sure you are all okay, lol.

@jimb5113

2 жыл бұрын

I bet the guy just needed to pee. LOL!

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

I have six fingers on my left hand now, but other than that I'm fine.

@msgtjim4692

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain All kidding aside, I did order one today as I only currently have the individual straw filters. Needed a better backup for larger quantities of water. As I'm on a private well, never know when a problem can pop up unexpectedly.

I live in a high-rise apartment building , and there is a parkette behind us with a fast moving stream which Carries storm water. If I had to, I could source this water that always runs clear with my Berkey sport bottles, or my lifestraw. Haven't needed to yet, but I'm prepared!

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Good going, Mark!

Since we live out in the sticks here in Alaska. our home is not connected to city water. We have a water catchment system and store it in our 14,000 gal cistern. Its nice to not have to worry about not having water. I also carry Lifestraws in my vehicle and our bugout bags.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to be prepared, eh, Kepa. Where, in the sticks are you? It's always nice to hear from you.

@KepaWong

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain I live in a place called Herring Cove which is located about 8 miles outside of Ketchikan. Here is a video I did about 6 years ago of our place... kzread.info/dash/bejne/o6iYuqp9o66Tqrg.html

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, beautiful place! And near the ocean, I miss the ocean. ..Linda

Your a better man than I am Gunga Din!

Water is something we take for granted. i live in michigan and the weather here is so different then year's ago. The electric from storms go out and i have a well. So i store water 2- 7 gallons of water so i will have it . But in the winter the snow is good to melt, but these filters are something to keep on hand, thanks for the share.

@thetruthpost9693

2 жыл бұрын

How is the weather different?

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Cynthia, I've seen hand pumps designed for wells for emergency purposes, but you probably already know that.

@cynthiadickey3055

2 жыл бұрын

@@thetruthpost9693 really never had tornados in these parts ,not part of tornado ally.

@cynthiadickey3055

2 жыл бұрын

@@thetruthpost9693 iam from florida i moved up here in 2015

@thetruthpost9693

2 жыл бұрын

Been in Michigan all of my life. Always had tornadoes.

One thing to remember when using these membrane filters is once used don’t let them freeze with any moisture inside. It ruins the filter. So if you are out in the wild with freezing temps at night you will need to store your filter where it won’t freeze at night like with you inside your sleeping bag. If out hiking in freezing temps store your wet filter inside your jacket where your body temp can keep the filter from freezing

@gonagain

Жыл бұрын

Good tip, Lynnette and we really appreciate your comment!

Nice video. Thanks for sharing the information and letting us know what systems are reliable and do a good job. Another subscriber complained that this was one big commercial. I don't agree. You have experience with using these products and I appreciate your recommendations. If they didn't work you wouldn't recommend them. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Rick.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Loretta. I enjoy doing reviews and try to give my viewers the best information I can on products that I think they need. If I happen to make a little from commissions it goes straight into the gas tank!

You should show us the filter that turns set waterto fresh water

LOL! Before you made this clip did you watch the episode of "The Honeymooners" where Ralph and Norton were selling a "widget" on TV? Some similarities here and again Linda plays the "straight man" in the routine. I loved it for the entertainment value and will explore the filter a little more. Just curious as to what happens to that filtered bacteria and why I should trust that or any other company with my life by using a piece of plastic to filter possible deadly water? I need to be convinced that that system is at least as reliable as boiling!

Like number 809 Great video my friends. Stay safe and Merry Christmas 🎅🤶⛄☃️🎄🎄

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bill, and wishing you a Merry Christmas too.

Berkey has a fluoride filter that you can add to your Berkey if you want. I would do that if I lived in the city where the water was fluoridated.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

That's good to know, Betsy. A lot of folks have asked about filtering out fluoride, thanks for the info! ~~Linda

Neat little units. I think you should have chewed up a couple of Alka-Seltzer tablets on the sly and turned around, mouth foaming. What is the shelf life of the units if not in use?

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not aware of a shelf life listed. There is no expiration date stamped on the filter itself.

Dang, you have to really trust Membrane Solutions, I hope you still feel OK this afternoon 🙂. I would have to be really thirsty to try out that creek water, I am worried about you now 🙂

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon, I lived!!!

@kelkilkat

2 жыл бұрын

I am really glad you are ok 😊

First thing i thought, he's going to have Linda take the 1st drink lol.

@seymourrivers6169

2 жыл бұрын

He could have, after he sent her into the dark cave first! lol

Water looks good to me .... I started camping on my own when I was twelve years old ... me and my 12 year old buddy used to stock up on WWII Military Surplus gear .. no campsites .. no campgrounds mostly places we weren't supposed to be ... we drank lake and stream water no filter just a couple of Iodine tablets out of 20 year old metal canteens ... tasted like "Crap" ... looked like "Crap" ... if it didn't you weren't camping ... I have since made one of your earlier filter set-ups ..

Boil EVERYTHING .....yup.....best policy

👍👍

I appreciate this review but i think I might rather thaw out some snow and filter it seems cleaner then the creek? O :

I would love some info on your boots please. Thanks Rick & Linda

@jimb5113

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to a video with explanations of what they wear, and why. About 12:00 and on. kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoiF2Kpvl7ytabA.html

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

We both wear Muck Boots that we've had for several years now. They're waterproof, warm, and don't seem to collect moisture inside.

@K9TPT

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Thanks

the tap water in our town in ks is so nasty that we buy bottled water for drinking. only use tap water for baths and laundry. so i try to keep around ts gallon jugs at any given time. and when we get 8 empty i go fill them at the store refill station. the tap water is so bad that iced tea looks like it came out of a mud puddle.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

That's bad, but I understand, we have areas here in Montana where the tap water smells like sulphur.

Note that by far the most free Fluorides we are exposed to are in a Stannous Fluoride form - Tin + Fluorine. Really want to avoid Fluorides? Don't brush your teeth. :-)

Not sure if it's a problem on my end, but your link to the Membrane Solutions Gravity Water Filter Pro doesn't work.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Karen, I'll see what I can do to fix it.

You have to keep it from freezing or it will break the filters.

Rick I don't mean to ask a random question, but what kind of brakes do you have on your trailer?

@jamesrichardson1326

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you, Linda and family had a great holiday.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

The answer is none, James. Our little 6x10 came without brakes and we've never felt the need to add them, but we're very lightly loaded too, so that's to be considered.

I have a question. I ordered the filters that you made your Berkey out of. I know they're ceramic on the outside do they have charcoal on the inside for odor

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Wes, the regular ones that I used don't have charcoal, but for a few dollars more you can buy them already carbon impregnated for removing taste.

Grid down emergency fear of Meme-Brain - 'I can't LIVE without my cell and my media' zombies out-scares my water issues. Maybe I'll start my own Meme-brain Solutions company, but it will probably end up a firearm channel. ;)

My brother drank some water in Montana that had bacteria in is and it made him sick. He was sick for 20 years and in the end it killed him. It did things to his tummy so that he could not eat food. He had to liquefy food to consume it and in the end, he almost starved to death because he could only drink a liquid nourishment prescribed or soda pop that was shaken until flat and then drunk warm.It was 20 years of very bad pain, cramping and dysentery like symptoms. In the end what killed him was, the bacteria caused cancer in his intestines. I tell you so that as many people as possible know, bacteria in the water is nothing to mess with! You should be filtering all the water that enters your body! I had an apartment years ago and the manager informed us all that they had found e coli in the water we were drinking one month AFTER they found it. Fortunately I had no issue as I only drank filtered water. Others were not as fortunate. So be safe and always filter your water before you drink it.

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry about your brother and I'm amazed by how bad it got for him. Our municipal water is also full of pharmaceuticals and things like estrogen, which they think may be the cause of the much lower testosterone levels in men these days, which is down about 70+% from what it was in the 1970s.

Do you add chlorine in any of your water filtration methods? From what I've researched the diy berka you built would be the easiest to do, and 2-4 drops of chlorine per quart would make swamp water safe for drinking after running it thru that. I've seen you can even make your own chlorine from shock which can be stored in it's original form and make liquid chlorine as needed from it, giving you a couple of years of storage. It's my understanding a jug of chlorine from the store won't last that long. I believe boiling it would work instead of using chlorine, but if you don't have the means to build a fire or metal pots big enough to boil lot's of water chlorine would be your alternative. That doesn't cover uv light wands, or just leaving water in direct sunlight to kill off anything the diy berka doesn't remove that i believe makes it safe, but im more curious about storing say 30-40 gallons at a time and it would seem the easiest would be to boil or treat with chlorine. This membrane bag for emergency situations looks good, and it definitely wouldn't be bad to have in your car or backpack just in case for sure. Thanks for the review Rick!

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Linda and I have used chlorine a lot in the past when we were sailing to other countries. We would use 6ccs per gallon if the water looked good and up to 10ccs if it didn't or we knew that it was unsafe. As long as we did that we were fine, but I got dysentery twice from not being careful.

@checkingoutgypsymike2075

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Thanks for the follow up, God bless!!

Price on Amazon already up to $46

@rreveler6705

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Paused to go check prices, came back and commented, resumed the video and you said 45.99. Sorry!!

Why not just melt some snow?

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

As long as you have snow and this slight amount was gone later that day.

So how do you know it actually works?

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Good question, Jerry, because I didn't die. Seriously though. I've used this type filter a lot with water that I know is contaminated and have learned to trust them. It's interesting to watch some of the hiking channels to see the water they sometimes have to drink. Cattle troughs, water with dead animals, etc. and these filters protect them.

@thompsonjerry3412

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain used to use an REI water filter pump to fill my canteen when I canoed in the Boundary Waters, great to have clean water.

Shouldn’t you let the viewers know what hospital you will be in so we can send you well wishes

@gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

I lived!

@raymonddriggers

2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain 👍👍👏🏻

Ain't no way in hello I'd drink that without testing, boiling, or tablet purification Sir. Love the video but not worth risking potentially preventable sickness or disease for video views. In my opinion anyway, but what do I know... except the things my Mt Man outdoorsman Daddy taught me. Common sense & defensive safety measures being a few.

Another commercial. You’re loosing us.

@jimb5113

2 жыл бұрын

We like his opinions of stuff. At least it is mostly stuff we might use.

@gail-sw9xg

2 жыл бұрын

The information and tactics they present are extremely valuable to most of us. If you find their format objectionable you are free to tune out.

@lorettashepherd.

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of us appreciate this information and it's nice to know what resources are out there that will enable us to make do in an emergency situation or make life more enjoyable. Sorry you don't

@mobile_noble4026

2 жыл бұрын

Not a commercial…. A real live person who has tested products some of us are wanting to purchase and appreciate an honest assessment.

@jeffpoplin558

2 жыл бұрын

Helps pay the bills so they can put out more travel videos. I like real world tests and reviews.