A much needed break from the madness in the world. Thanks for all the work you put into your videos, there like therapy.

@xGNxk3g0

4 жыл бұрын

What about the beloved sawyer water filter many backpackers swear bit

Hi Slim, I really enjoy watching your videos. I have severe chronic lower back and neck pain. Most nights I can't sleep because of my chronic pain. I binge watch your videos when I can't sleep. Watching your videos helps me forget about my chronic pain. Thank you for making your videos.

@peacefulwife5199

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I lifted wrong many years ago when I was a Paramedic. 8 back surgeries, a implanted spinal cord stimulator and a implanted intrathecal Dulaudid pain pump later.... .I have trouble relaxing at night too. Slim's voice is so soothing, calming and just the right pitch to calm and relax me. Slim, you work better on pain than a pain pill. Forever grateful.....PW ❤

@SlimPotatohead

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Snaggletooth 75, sorry to hear about the pain you have to put up with. I hurt my back while camping a short time ago and am slowly recovering. I've got to be careful! Glad to hear I help in a small way. Thanks! SP

@cherriemckinstry131

4 жыл бұрын

@@SlimPotatohead dont forget the bone broth soup to help the body repair itself, and avoid phosphate soda or meat products.

@SlimPotatohead

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cherrie, but isn't bone broth soup also a meat product? I'm vegetarian. SP

When it comes to filtering water, the first step should be place a disposable filter like those used when making coffe etc to pour into a container instead of simply filling it raw from a stream. It helps in removing larger particles which extends filter life and another is to buy the a system that handles more than just one contaminant. Next of course is not to take water that's not flowing if possible like a stagnant pond or other such supplies especially in hot or humid climates are almost as dangerous as water that passes thru a city. Lastly due yourself and others that follow you in not using a water source as if it's a toilet and relieve one self in an environmentally responsible manner and never trust a water with herds of campers along for this reason. Kudos Slim on another camping test and do any of the systems you've tried/read about have a UV light as additional feature because most of those using well/rainwater have them if there living off grid.

@greatgameplayswalkthroughs660

3 жыл бұрын

My filter (another brand, but with the same or similar technology) clogged after 10 liters of water without the pre-filtering.

I love how adaptable you are to getting through things without much fuss. If one way doesnt work, you try another. And then tell us why you feel your comfortable with what works for you. It doesnt have to be the most high end techie toy in the market, as long as it works.

I'm sure some ones all ready said this but the " cartridge" type filters can freeze if any waters left in them . thanks for the info Slim .

As many have note, Sawyer is one of the best solutions out there and is very affordable. They're available at Walmart and most outdoors stores and of course online. They have many different models to handle whatever volume you need, from supplying an army to simply yourself.

@sofiagrant3024

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information

Slim. I hope you are happy and well wherever you are. Thanks for the video.

Love your videos, they give my mind peace for a few minutes in this crazy world.

Your efforts are appreciated. Thank you! 👍🏻

Great reviews. I love that whenever you do this kind of review you have a variety of products. Great information.

Great reviews Slim! It’s cool to see so many options.

Great info slim. Perfect timing for the start of my new (sort of) overlanding adventures.

I have an MSR Mini Works that I've been using now for 19 years. I absolutely love it. Yes, I know it's expensive, more complicated, heavier and bulkier than these but, it's easy to clean, screws onto wide mouth Nalgene bottles and other wide mouth bottles. It has ceramic and carbon filter that I replace every other year regardless of if it needs it. And, I've had it for 19 years! I am very hard on my gear.

@azclaimjumper

4 жыл бұрын

I, too, have an MSR Mini Works but have stopped using/carrying it because of it's weight & bulk. However, it is built to outlast most users & the ceramic filter seldom needs cleaning. The charcoal merely needs to be periodically replaced. Easy Peasy.

This video provides an important public discussion, even here in Hawai'i. Hawai'i's clear "pristine" mountain streams hoodwink many people, especially visitors. All streams here contain leptospirosis, mostly from feral pig feces. Swimming in a stream with a scratch or cut could land a person in a hospital. Drinking that water has far more dire consequences. Every hiker and camper here needs to carry a filtration device. Mahalo (thank you) for your wonderful, informative videos. Aloha!

I love this one. I still get a great laugh at the Brita filter part. I love your humor. I camp with my family of 6 and we don't always have water near by. I usually just bring 3 5 gallon containters with a hand pump. Yes its a bit heavy but it works. Keep up the great work Slim.

Now this video came at a perfect time. I have been searching portable water filters and came across two that I was in a debate over.The mini well was one on my list. So I just went to your link and ordered one for myself. Thank you for testing out these filters and sharing with us. And I hope things open up so you can get back to Even more intense camping. Continue having great adventures

Great video Slim, very educational. Bottoms up! Cheers!!!

Thanks for the demo. I plan to get one and you have given me enough info to know what I'm looking for.

Great comparative analysis and presentations.

Thanks for changing it to public whooops lol I love your videos Slim. Thanks for sharing your insight and sense of humor.

Good info Slim. Nicely done.

Loved this video. Didn't know there are so many types of filters. Thank you for your reviews Mr. Slim 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@azclaimjumper

4 жыл бұрын

There are AT LEAST twice as many different water filters being sold more than Slim showed/demo'd. Use the search term "portable water filters"

The Lifestraw is such a wonderful invention! I read an article on the history of it, and how it was developed for use in third world countries that didn't have safe drinking water. And although they sell Lifestraws, the majority of their manufacturing is sold to international NGOs who provide them worldwide to those in need of safe drinking water, and in emergencies situations when the water supply can't be trusted. For the cost of them, they are a cheap accessory to any camper's kit even if they have a huge water tank, for emergency situations.

@chaosncheckt9356

4 жыл бұрын

The problem with a Lifestraw is I don't see how you can use it to fill any sort of water bottle/carrier. The Lifestraw provides a single opportunity to get a drink, but as soon as you move away from that source, you are back to square one. I would consider a filter system that allows you to filter and carry water.

@FarrellMcGovern

4 жыл бұрын

@@chaosncheckt9356 The Lifestraw is more of a survival tool, not a filtration system.

@chaosncheckt9356

4 жыл бұрын

@@FarrellMcGovern No argument from me and in fact I have the LifeSaver Straw. I was suggesting a small filtration system would be better has it offers the ability to filtrate water into a container.

@wanderingcalamity360

3 жыл бұрын

@@FarrellMcGovern It's more of a gimmick than a survival tool. Will it work under its specific limits conditions? Sure. Can you filter any appreciable amount of water with it to keep you alive for the long term? Not really. You can only carry as much as you can drink... Or contaminate your wide mouth bottle and try to use that. It's just not viable. The Sawyer Squeeze, Sawyer Mini, and their clones like the miniwell and Hydroblu, do everything the lifestraw does, but in a more compact and versatile package. The base model lifestraw in particular is arguably less useful than simply carrying water purification tablets, which are a fraction of the size and weight.

Thanks for all the information on water filters

Thanks for the demos and reviews! Very helpful!!

Thank you, Slim. You do a great job keeping your videos concise and informative - no unnecessary jabber. I appreciate that.

Good helpful review, Slim.

Well done video. Simple and well illustrated. Thanks. Arkansas

Thank you for these reviews...really appreciate them. Interesting, and I don't even camp/hike that much!

A few years ago I was looking around an outdoor gear store when I came upon the superb Katadyn Pocket Water Filter on special offer. I already knew about this filter from months of research into the subject and I realized that I was never going to see these again at the offered price (£150) so I bought one, along with a spare Katadyn replacement silver ceramic cartridge which was also on offer (£50). I later bought a Katadyn Survivor 06-LL Military spec' Desalinator, thereby allowing me to drink from any water I paddled or any bodies of water I encountered. The Desalinator was a stored, unissued model which had been serviced to as new spec' and was £175. I've been extremely lucky in my water treatment purchases and having them gives great peace of mind, the videos of the Pocket Watet Filter producing clean and safe potable water from foul sources is very compelling viewing.

Hey Slim!!!...have been following you for some time...congrats on your new rig and thank you for sharing your handy dandy tips!!! I so enjoy your photography and videos along your travels!!!... KEEP ON KEEP'N ON!!! you handsome camper you!!!

I was looking at water filters for using in a camp or fishing situation thx for taking the time to make this video it makes buying one or 3 simple now

Thanks so much for this timely and valuable information, Slim! Cheers, Tom in The Hat

Thank you Slim, that was very useful information.

Great review, thanks. I agree with your order of favs. I would get the mini-well; most versatile in my opinion. We currently use a Berkey but useless for minimalist travel/camping/hiking etc.

thank you for the thorough, practical review. Very helpful.

Great review on these water filter systems, thanks.

You are an extremely good youtuber. fun to watch and always learn something new. Wish i had your trailer!

I’m so glad you reposted

@SlimPotatohead

4 жыл бұрын

This isn't a repost, it's a correction. Still a new video! Thanks, SP

I’ve learned so much from your videos! Some of the scenery you film is so relaxing to look at, and calming and beautiful! I watch your videos over and over and look forward to the next. I like and use the Life Straw but I’m sure there are many others just as good. Boiling the water would be a good thing but I need to look up for how long. Then to be on the safe side I’d still use the Life Straw.

Excellent product review. Keep them coming.

Enjoy your videos. There’s something about your voice and words that are soothing. I also like that you don’t push one product over another just the facts!

Excellent! I learned much in this video!

Great video, very informative. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas too... Love the bottle blow back idea. :)

Great video! Thanks Slim! I like the DuBrass

Very useful information. Thank you, Slim.

Great video! I have a Lifestraw as part of my first aid kit. If lost or hurt, it will do in a pinch for that lifesaving water. Great review!!

Very good. I have just purchased a Berkey water filtering system. But having a smaller unit to carry with would be great too. Thanks for the good info. I watch all your videos and have always enjoyed every one of them many times over. Keep up the good work and happy trails to u.

Excellent comparison. Thanks so much.

Slim, I am glad you did not get sick from using the Brita bottle!! When I saw you had it in the beginning of the video, I was hollering, "No, Slim, don't do it!". I was sure you would discover that it was just a taste filter before using, but sadly, no. You will probably get a thousand comments on this, but the most common hiking filter here in the US is the Sawyer. The system is pretty much the same as the Mini-well (which I have never heard of) and it comes with an adapter to backflush the filter with a water bottle. Good video!!

This is Slim...always...with useful info...Thank you...

We’ve also run the gamut of water purification. Our cabin water supply is hauled up by bucket (and me!) from a lake and needs to be purified for drinking. For years, with 2 of our kids along with us, I was hyper vigilant about getting that water pure. First, a few drops of bleach, let it sit over night. Should be fine then, but as a protective mom, I then boiled it! Then it was filtered through a Brita to remove sediment and make it taste better. I got used to the process over the years. Then, we bought a Berkey in a sale. Omgosh! I love it!!! Yes, it was pricey, but it is so easy and we always have pure drinking water on hand. We also use the life straw when out on the trail. Another thing we use at our line cabins, away from the Berkey, is a filter that fits on the big blue camper water jugs. They are hard to find, so we grab them when we find them. They look like accordion filters behind the spigot and work great! Thanks for another great video, Slim!

Thanks Slim .Very helpful !

Im your Fan #1 LOVE YOUR CHANNEL ❤️

Enjoyed the vid. I use a Sport Berkey...great filter and bottle - Ive been really happy with it.

Great video slim , I would also like to recommend the Katadyn Hiker pro filter as another excellent option in portable filtration.

Thanks Slim, great video! 👍👍💯💯

Hey slim great video as always. The water filter that you might want to check out, is the one I use on a daily basis is the grayl geo press. You have two different filters to choose from one is just for tap water and and another one that takes out everything else even more than the filters you have used in the video. And the best part about it is that you can filter 24 oz of water in 8-10 secounds. They sell two different size bottle and I have both of them and they work really well. Keep up the great videos and I'm jealous of the awesome spots you go to.

Life Straw is one of my favourites but will definitely look at the Mini! THX Slim

This was some great information. Thank You

good info, I have a life straw, haven't needed it yet. I like that mini well and hadn't heard of it before. good video

Good video Slim. When you have cloudy water it is good to let solids settle and then filter. You could even prefilter with a coffee filter to extend your good filters life.

I liked the Miniwell the best also. Thank you for the review.

I've got the mini well and I love it.

I find Slim so calming to listen to. What a great neighbour or friend he would be. I absolutely love his reviews. I just bought lots of stuff on Amazon, I should have used his affiliate link, though perhaps it only works for America and just for the products mentioned, I am in the UK. I just spotted that Miniwell thing is only $21. I am going to get one just to keep around, as you never know these days.

hiya Slim,,so glad to see ya,, there is a berkey water filter system you can get them in all sizes.. I like them the best!! thank you for the information,,great video.

Interesting, thanks Slim.

Great info and reviews. My understanding is the filters will get ruined if they freeze. Keep that in mind when storing them, especially in the great white (COLD) north. Happy and safe camping! We keep a filtration kit as part of our home emergency supplies too. Not just for outdoor activities but in case something happens to the municipal water we take for granted.

@azclaimjumper

4 жыл бұрын

My sentiments. I have a Katadyn Combi attached to my kitchen faucet & use it daily. I can detach it from my kitchen sink & filter water from any source.

Hi Slim potatohead another great video man very informative just what I needed for sure because I don't know much about that stuff I usually bring my own water because I'm not out for long. But I do like the hidden stuff oh, The Secret Compass. Slim potatohead stay safe stay well and as always God bless

Excellent video Slim!

Slim thank you for your help informing people. Its also a good idea to check if any mining was done in the area you plan on camping at. You don't want to be drinking water that is contaminated with heavy metals. It something I have run into in camping in the western half of the US.

Slim, thank you for a realistic comparison of what just a regular camper/ hiker would use. Not the $200+ filters. Nothing wrong with them, I just think the kits you demonstrated are much more likely to be bought by your average Joe/ Jane. Keep em' coming sir!

Great video. Sawyer mini is a choice for our north American water. Well priced,tested used by loads of travellers.

@azclaimjumper

4 жыл бұрын

BINGO. RIGHT ON.

Very good video. I've been wondering the same things but the large stainless steel ones or just too big. Thank you for the video great work.

That is some great information. Thank you for sharing that. :)

Great job. I was in need of new filter.

As others have mentioned, the mini well looks to be a Sawyer. I have used Sawyer for years and they are great. Mine came with a back flush "plunger" and has been used when the water source was really dirty. Thanks Slim!

Nice review Slim as always. Thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. One advantage with the steel/metal water bottle is you can boil water in it over a fire. If you ever get the opportunity and given your subscriber base you might consider reaching out to them, is contact the folks at The Grayl. I have several of their slim water bottle filters that I have used extensively in travels overseas to Africa. I recently purchased one of the GeoPress models and it's my now go to water filter. The filters are easy to replace and you get on average 300 cycles per filter. Keep safe and keep enjoying that new camper.

@azclaimjumper

4 жыл бұрын

I, too, have the Grayl 24 oz WF. It is THE BEST for filtering out everything including viruses, however, it is bulky & heavy.

Very good, a grown-up's review. Thanks.

I agree with you the money seems more feasible better usage thanks for taking the time to educate us keep on camping!

I like boiling a lot. Just a note: boiling takes care of bacteria, but not chemicals. Out in the wilderness, chemicals are probably less of an issue.

@deadeyedsam850

4 жыл бұрын

I do that , Boil then run through a berkey filter when ever i can , i keep a lifestraw in the g.o.d. bag just in case. Its good to have multiple options.

@cherriemckinstry131

4 жыл бұрын

Boiling clear water from a stream insures your getting much needed minerals. So i like clean water and even funky tasting water is best filtered but find a stream with a good taste and stok up.. boil if you must.

@ScubaSteveCanada

4 жыл бұрын

@@cherriemckinstry131 True story ... hunter stopped to take a drink out of a creek. Water tasted rather sweet ... walked upstream and found ... a dead deer lying in the water. In the days before we had water filters.

@markpashia7067

4 жыл бұрын

Depends upon where you are. Anywhere there was gold miners in the old days are full of mercury and arsenic. Some have a lot of lead too. Sorry to bum you out but good water is rare today.

@geraldhenrickson7472

4 жыл бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada I first heard that story in 1967 on a boy scout campout. Never forget that the animals of the forest do folic in that bubbling crystal clear water and a good quality filter of.5 microns is your best bet.

Thank you so much!

In my big truck and camper I keep 2 cases of 20oz bottles. They typically last me 30 days+. They are also great to use as pee bottles in the wee hours (see what I did there?) I like your review because the devices are great for bushcraft, hiking or as an emergency back up. Great vid as always.👍👍

Hey Slim nice vid....... I like the miniwell because it's like the Sawyer that I use......

Now I'm ready for my after shower filtration system. And just in case, I always bring my anti-severe diarrhea medicine.

I liked the testing of the filters, I have the first lifestraw and I agree it is cumbersome to use by a stream.

That Miniwell filter is just what I've been looking for. I know you ripped your sink out, but I use mine. And although I usually bring a 7 gallon jug of water as a reserve in case I go through my 11 gallons in the fresh water tank in the camper, it is always best to have a backup just in case something happens. This is perfect for that role - It's inexpensive, gravity filter, and will filter all the water I need (as long as I have a source of water and some patience).

Thank you for the info. It is very useful info.

Excellent advice ty

Thank you for the lesson.

Once again thank you for the research. I was looking for a small one to carry while hiking as have a Berkey in my van. Definitely do not want to ever have giardia again!

@peacefulwife5199

4 жыл бұрын

My youngest son at age 5 ran to a playground drinking fountain before I could catch him and he drank the water.. 3 weeks later he had uncontrollable, watery bloody bowel movements. It took 2 months to get a diagnosis. He lost 12 pounds. That's a lot for a 5 year old. They had him swallow a capsule that had a string in it and found giardia. He took 2 rounds of that medicine to kill it. Poor baby. I had water in a thermos for him to drink. Those 5 year old boys can run fast. Giardia is horrible. 🤮🤢🤕🤒🥵😱😰

Its good you showed how to properly backwash a used Filter! This way its gonna last very long and keeps the bad stuff out.

The Nalgene is a gold standard in bottles, odors and colors do not seep into the plastic. They are for life. Great review, btw I use the Brita jug in my fridge which I top off with already potable water and that works well. Their products are well suited to domestic use.

That is pretty cool the bucket thing assuming it is really safe after

Hi Slim, I have one of the dual bag systems with the filter - never used it but always carry it for an emergency. I use a Berkey Traveller which came with a Berkey bottle (similar to the DeBrass bottle, the straw is protected). Berkeys are good but pricey. Like the mini Well product concept.

Thanks Slim. Hope you are doing well.

Excellent information!

Beats the old system of pouring water through a "coffee filter," and adding a "purification tablet," or boiling the water techniques we used in the 50's and 60's.

@sarkybugger5009

4 жыл бұрын

The old way still works, Gerard. British army ration packs still come with the purification tablets. ;o) I have to agree though, that the modern filters are easier. Sawyer Mini for me, with a Katadyn as backup.

Nice report. Thanks you.

I also wanted to add that I have had good experience with the Sawyer mini, similar to your Miniwell. B.