I feel as if the Grayl is overlooked by all these gram counters. A 10 oz water bottle and filter that is the fraction of the price of the Gaurdian and is lighter. This with a chemical back up like the PURE and/or Chlorine Dioxide tablets will cover ever scenario one could encounter.
...While this is by enlarge true,and the grayle is known for being the best portable water filtration system in the World! I believe the goal of this gentleman here is to promote and sale the filters that will allow him to achieve maximum available profits for his reviews.✌🤓
Grayl v2 is out if you haven't already, check it out. Feel like it's a good do it all solution. When I'm camping, I don't want to waste time with tubes, bags and pipes or showing others how to use that stuff. Pour, press, drink.
Awesome vid Ben !! I use the swayer mini and it took me 45 min to fill up 6 liters of and a 32oz bottle!! It will get the job done but just time consuming!! Then I bough the katadyn hiker pro, with In 5 min I have 6 liters of water and a 32oz filled !!! I love the katadyn hikerpro!! I don’t leave home with out it!!!
SUPER helpful. Funny I don't see more about that GRAYL unit online-- it seems so simple and straightforward and just right for a traveler. I do wish that UV, drops, and tablets were included in this video along with cleaning/purging methods, or more on the lifespan of each unit. Still, great vid, thanks.
I have the Katadyn BeFree and its awesome. Where I live there is plenty of clean looking water so you don't need a huge filter to filter out lots of muck. In a about a minute I can fill a Brita bottle that has a carbon filter built in and carry the BeFree with more water stored in it. It has an impressive flow rate once its primed (wet for a while). It's super light and compact which is what you want for hiking instead of a cumbersome hard to prime pump bags and hoses. There's a lot to be said for simplicity.
I use the grayl and pre-filter with a clothe...lasts longer with a pre-filter method and I can get around a gallon in 2 minutes which will last me and another person almost a whole day. I've brought it on many trips from day trips to week long trips and must've put at least 10 gallons through it...but you definitely want to pre-filter and look for a good water source to extend the longevity
I got the Grayl water filter. I felt it would have a good mix of ease of use, quickness to filter and capacity. Also doubles as a water bottle for juice and other things. The bags were too small, or too big and complicated. Adding an additional filter in the future, either a pump or large platypus bags. Feel like I would need a way to filter out large volumes of water for multiple people and cleaning.
Searched portable water filter reviews and found just what I was hoping for! Very detailed with lots of options. The cost info was an added perk! Subscribed for sure!
Very good and thorough reviews! You're very knowledgeable, and although I added the lifesaver liberty to my cart on amazon for later, I just purchased two of the grayls. Thanks again. I liked and subscribed!
Not sure how the Survivor Filter Pro didn't make your list, especially when you seemed to like it a lot in a previous review. It's one of the absolute best, and arguably THE best pump.
I prefer the straw filters. Very compact and can be thrown in a small backpack pocket. I wouldn’t go with anything larger unless I was going to be in an environment where I was going to be constantly drinking untreated water.
Thanks for the cool video Ben, I use the HydroBlu sidekick in my loadouts and survival kits. I've also stocked up on a few Sawyer Mini's and Aquamira Frontier life straws
Would have been nice if you'd outlined the distinction between filters and purifiers. Good vid though. I use both Sawyers, (sometimes as a gravity system), and then an MSR Miniworks for bigger groups/longer trips.
Great video Ben. I've used the sawyer mini for years and it's done a great job but yep that flow rate isnt the best. Last year I went to the Katadyn be free and it's the best for hiking in my opinion.
I have a bunch of different systems from tablets up to a Katadyn "Pocket" and my go to is the Grayl "Geopress" and a Steripen Ultra, I carry them both. I can get more volume using the Pocket but when it's just my dog and me, the Grayl with a blast of UV from the Steripen seems to be a good combination.
You forgot the best filter on the market ever... the Katadyn Pocket filter. They are expensive but worth every penny. They last 13,000 gallons. Silver impregnated ceramic filter kills the bad guys in the water. Easy to use pump filter.
Great video! I've got the new lifesaver liberty and so far so good! Really versatile filter and the build is solid... Need to look into getting that case for it now
I love videos like this! Seeing a little bit of everything. I'm gonna make a list of all the filters I can find so I can compare what they do and prices.
great review how often should u change the filter an buy a new one , thanks alot jus curious never got into water filter stuff and creating a bug out bag
Ben fantastic video as always my question is the liberty filter how many gallons of water is the filter good for and can you do video of it at work thanks for all the hard work that you put into all your work.
The MUV is a very versatile filter but honestly I wouldn't probably take it camping, hiking or backpacking. It would be good for a kit or home use though in an emergency. Just didn't make the list.
Living Survival I was going to ask the same question. As it is such a versatile filter, I would of thought it would be in here. Especially since you don't need the complete kit. Did you not put it in here more due to the price of it? Or some other reason? As that reasoning just doesn't make sense?!?!
You missed the real Nr.1, the Katadyn Pocket. Tough, productive (up to 50'000 liters!) simple to maintain. Imo the best gear on the market - and clean water is too important to not buy the best.
@EssexLadOutdoors No problem to insert a active coal extension to the outlet-hose of the filter. Viruses are almost impossible to filter (too small) but they can easily be killed in UV Light. Fill the filtered water in a clear bottle or bag (I use Platypus 4pt waterbags) and expose them a few hours to sunlight. OR use Chemicals.
The MUV is a very versatile filter but honestly I wouldn't probably take it camping, hiking or backpacking. It would be good for a kit or home use though in an emergency. Just didn't make the list. However, I did review it a few videos back.
Viruses can be as small as 0.004 micrometers in diameter. Since most of these filters can only filter up to 0.1 micron (micrometer), it can not filter out viruses. I don't think we will see the technology to be able to filter that selectively for a while, its best to just boil at that point.
make sure not to use milk jugs for water storage, unless they are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, and still I wouldn't. Re-use 1 gallon water bottles instead. I'm sure you were using a general expression instead of a specific one, right?
Good info. One thing you never mentioned was the amount of water each filter was good for. Does the Liberty also remove chemicals? Can you buy replacement filters for it?
M. Akber Hussain the liberty filter must remain wet at all times, it’s a UN Mil-Spec for third world countries so refugees and soldiers can have clean water. It uses reverse osmosis from what I understand. Once you expose the filter and start using it, it must always remain wet and the filter has a timeline expiration. From everything I’ve found it’s absolutely great, in warmer temps, due to water freezing and the filter cannot dry out.
I like the liberty the first version made was a little different is this one better than the 4000 or 6000 lifesavers? bye the way a red piece fell of Katadyn hiker pro, I didn't see you pick it up. thanks for the info.
Can you speak to the difference of filter and purifier? People use the terms interchangeable but some make a real distinction. I do like the comment you made that in the US these will probably be all you need. I just want to know I can drink out of any source if it comes down to a worst case scenario.
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The Katadyn is not a purifier, its a filter the gardian is the only certified portable water purifier, its the only one the us military contract with. Thats why it's the most expensive. There are also a lot of features, self cleaning , easy field repair, you don't need deep water, watch msr video people
Is the renovo MUV falling apart just like the survivor filter? I need to know if it is I ain't bout to buy the full package ! It seemd prety legit . Inless the presentation is a lie ? Defective ? Or did it NOT make the list due to the cost ?
For the Liberty where did u get the case I can’t find it on the website I might just be missing it not sure tho good video tho thank you have me what I was looking for and am deff sold on the liberty
This was a look at a lot of filters at one time, brother! I think probably too much at one time for many people... especially some who are first starting out. What is carbon for, and why would I need it? Do I need virus filtering? How many gallons or liters can I get from one filter? Do I need to change elements out every so often? Which elements and how often? I know you covered some of this during the presentation... good for some of us already in the know about water filters... but wondering about what some others are thinking about now... "do I have to spend $100 - $300 on a water filter that fits my needs"? Again... thanks for a great look at some of the products that are available to us, Ben. Just concerned about the perhaps... more concerned.
Like everything else on my channel I show what I personally like and use. Everyone should do their own research including watching several videos on a product etc. and checking out their website for comparisons. Only so much I can do in a ten minute video which is about the length of most peoples' attention span unfortunately.
Carbon is to remove chlorine, bad taste and odor. Yes they can typically be replaced (depends on filter).Virus filtering is really not necessary for the rivers, lakes and streams in a developed country. Elements have different lifespans depending on quality and size of filter. They vary.
nope - there are such filters aboard many yachts and other sailing vessels but they require very high pressure pumps to force the water through their filtration systems, hand pumps and gravity feeds simply can't hack it due to the impedance associated with these filters. P.S. There is a hack people have used in desperate situations which involves boiling the sea water and collecting the condensation given off (which is time consuming and very labor intensive), there are RUclips vlogs out there showing/detailing this method.
@@justbanter8727 Years ago when I was in high school, they taught us to use a black tarp or trashbags to evaporate and collect when making salt water drinkable. Was a pretty cool trick at least.
The MUV is a very versatile filter but honestly I wouldn't probably take it camping, hiking or backpacking. It would be good for a kit or home use though in an emergency. Just didn't make the list.
Sawyer mini “not the easiest to use”??? Am I missing something? You simply drink through it....there are no moving parts or special setup. How much easier does it get?
I would have liked to see each product actually being used to filter dirty water. It's a little unsatisfying with out seeing it in action
Check out my individual reviews.
I feel as if the Grayl is overlooked by all these gram counters. A 10 oz water bottle and filter that is the fraction of the price of the Gaurdian and is lighter. This with a chemical back up like the PURE and/or Chlorine Dioxide tablets will cover ever scenario one could encounter.
...While this is by enlarge true,and the grayle is known for being the best portable water filtration system in the World! I believe the goal of this gentleman here is to promote and sale the filters that will allow him to achieve maximum available profits for his reviews.✌🤓
Grayl v2 is out if you haven't already, check it out. Feel like it's a good do it all solution. When I'm camping, I don't want to waste time with tubes, bags and pipes or showing others how to use that stuff. Pour, press, drink.
Awesome vid Ben !! I use the swayer mini and it took me 45 min to fill up 6 liters of and a 32oz bottle!! It will get the job done but just time consuming!! Then I bough the katadyn hiker pro, with In 5 min I have 6 liters of water and a 32oz filled !!! I love the katadyn hikerpro!! I don’t leave home with out it!!!
SUPER helpful. Funny I don't see more about that GRAYL unit online-- it seems so simple and straightforward and just right for a traveler.
I do wish that UV, drops, and tablets were included in this video along with cleaning/purging methods, or more on the lifespan of each unit. Still, great vid, thanks.
I have the Katadyn BeFree and its awesome. Where I live there is plenty of clean looking water so you don't need a huge filter to filter out lots of muck. In a about a minute I can fill a Brita bottle that has a carbon filter built in and carry the BeFree with more water stored in it. It has an impressive flow rate once its primed (wet for a while). It's super light and compact which is what you want for hiking instead of a cumbersome hard to prime pump bags and hoses. There's a lot to be said for simplicity.
One of my favorites.
+1 For packability and flow rate it's hard to beat the BeFree. It's my go to filter now.
I use the grayl and pre-filter with a clothe...lasts longer with a pre-filter method and I can get around a gallon in 2 minutes which will last me and another person almost a whole day. I've brought it on many trips from day trips to week long trips and must've put at least 10 gallons through it...but you definitely want to pre-filter and look for a good water source to extend the longevity
I got the Grayl water filter. I felt it would have a good mix of ease of use, quickness to filter and capacity. Also doubles as a water bottle for juice and other things. The bags were too small, or too big and complicated. Adding an additional filter in the future, either a pump or large platypus bags. Feel like I would need a way to filter out large volumes of water for multiple people and cleaning.
Searched portable water filter reviews and found just what I was hoping for! Very detailed with lots of options. The cost info was an added perk! Subscribed for sure!
Very good and thorough reviews! You're very knowledgeable, and although I added the lifesaver liberty to my cart on amazon for later, I just purchased two of the grayls. Thanks again. I liked and subscribed!
Not sure how the Survivor Filter Pro didn't make your list, especially when you seemed to like it a lot in a previous review. It's one of the absolute best, and arguably THE best pump.
Saya membeli filter sawyer mini dan filter forbes on the go untuk keadaan darurat/ emergency situation
I was just looking into getting a new one! Thanks Ben! Appreciate seeing all of them side by side!
I prefer the straw filters. Very compact and can be thrown in a small backpack pocket. I wouldn’t go with anything larger unless I was going to be in an environment where I was going to be constantly drinking untreated water.
Thanks for the cool video Ben, I use the HydroBlu sidekick in my loadouts and survival kits. I've also stocked up on a few Sawyer Mini's and Aquamira Frontier life straws
I have Lifestraw and Befree. Just now bought the Grayl because I was so impressed with it
FOr everyday use consider the blue filter as the orange is more for travel and takes longer to press.
Living Survival
i like the Grayl but the blue filter is for tap water only(home use)
Have a nice Day
greatz from Germany
At 6:17 you lost the red part from the Katadyn filter!
Found it!
Thank you for everything over the years my Friend
Very welcome
Would have been nice if you'd outlined the distinction between filters and purifiers.
Good vid though.
I use both Sawyers, (sometimes as a gravity system), and then an MSR Miniworks for bigger groups/longer trips.
HappyFunTime Reviews look it up, research it and get back to us when you figured it out. Thanks.
Great video as always. I think I might of found my next travel filter. Big thanks.
This really helped with finally making a choice, thanks dude!
Great video Ben. I've used the sawyer mini for years and it's done a great job but yep that flow rate isnt the best. Last year I went to the Katadyn be free and it's the best for hiking in my opinion.
Agreed
Tried them all except the last one...Grayl Geopress wins by a mile.
I have a bunch of different systems from tablets up to a Katadyn "Pocket" and my go to is the Grayl "Geopress" and a Steripen Ultra, I carry them both. I can get more volume using the Pocket but when it's just my dog and me, the Grayl with a blast of UV from the Steripen seems to be a good combination.
No need for the steripen with the grayl.
Another great video, Ben. Thanks for covering more than one or two. 👍
really appreciate this video!! & the variety you had too!
You forgot the best filter on the market ever... the Katadyn Pocket filter.
They are expensive but worth every penny. They last 13,000 gallons. Silver impregnated ceramic filter kills the bad guys in the water. Easy to use pump filter.
Great video! I've got the new lifesaver liberty and so far so good! Really versatile filter and the build is solid... Need to look into getting that case for it now
I love videos like this! Seeing a little bit of everything. I'm gonna make a list of all the filters I can find so I can compare what they do and prices.
Water to go active bottle is the best 👍
great review how often should u change the filter an buy a new one , thanks alot jus curious never got into water filter stuff and creating a bug out bag
Ben fantastic video as always my question is the liberty filter how many gallons of water is the filter good for and can you do video of it at work thanks for all the hard work that you put into all your work.
2000 liters.
What about the Renovo filter you reviewed? You seemed to like it. Would you recommend it over the others? Thank you for the vid.
The MUV is a very versatile filter but honestly I wouldn't probably take it camping, hiking or backpacking. It would be good for a kit or home use though in an emergency. Just didn't make the list.
Living Survival I was going to ask the same question. As it is such a versatile filter, I would of thought it would be in here. Especially since you don't need the complete kit. Did you not put it in here more due to the price of it? Or some other reason? As that reasoning just doesn't make sense?!?!
Living Survival i would have thought the muv filter would be best for shtf, hiking, camping etc.
Surprised it did not make the list
I rock the MSR Sweetwater pump.
Nice, they make good stuff all around.
Good video. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing ! Helpful!
Man i love your Channel!
it wowild be more intersting if you open each device and demonstate more !
You missed the real Nr.1, the Katadyn Pocket.
Tough, productive (up to 50'000 liters!) simple to maintain.
Imo the best gear on the market - and clean water is too important to not buy the best.
But doesn’t filter viruses :(
@EssexLadOutdoors
No problem to insert a active coal extension to the outlet-hose of the filter.
Viruses are almost impossible to filter (too small) but they can easily be killed in UV Light. Fill the filtered water in a clear bottle or bag (I use Platypus 4pt waterbags) and expose them a few hours to sunlight.
OR use Chemicals.
SH1974 what about the Msr guardian?
Which one would you recomend for natural catastrophy scenario?
Thank you for making this!
Any updates about the MUV filter by Renovo? i've been eyeing it for a while now, dunno if it's reliable enough and worth the price.
The MUV is a very versatile filter but honestly I wouldn't probably take it camping, hiking or backpacking. It would be good for a kit or home use though in an emergency. Just didn't make the list. However, I did review it a few videos back.
Please make a video specifiek bout waterfilters that filter viruses out .
Viruses can be as small as 0.004 micrometers in diameter. Since most of these filters can only filter up to 0.1 micron (micrometer), it can not filter out viruses. I don't think we will see the technology to be able to filter that selectively for a while, its best to just boil at that point.
@@gugan_1678 the Grayl water bottle can apparently filter 99.99% viruses. I think you'd be safe with that.
Is micron a step above nanometer ? Like cm and mm
make sure not to use milk jugs for water storage, unless they are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, and still I wouldn't. Re-use 1 gallon water bottles instead. I'm sure you were using a general expression instead of a specific one, right?
Nice job Ben always learn some thing from your vids thanks!!
Keep in mind The more parts the more likelihood fir failure in a Survival situation.
Good info. One thing you never mentioned was the amount of water each filter was good for. Does the Liberty also remove chemicals? Can you buy replacement filters for it?
they all say something different. basically go until it won't filter any more. sawyer is highly inflated I believe.
Thanks, good review!
I cant decide between Grayle or LifeSaver Liberty... can you tell which one is better for hiking/traveling? thanks.
M. Akber Hussain the liberty filter must remain wet at all times, it’s a UN Mil-Spec for third world countries so refugees and soldiers can have clean water. It uses reverse osmosis from what I understand. Once you expose the filter and start using it, it must always remain wet and the filter has a timeline expiration. From everything I’ve found it’s absolutely great, in warmer temps, due to water freezing and the filter cannot dry out.
Hey Ben what about the Survivor filter? It does viruses and is small and pretty cheap. Just wondering your opinion.
Mine fell apart.
MSR Guardian or Katadyn Pocket? Which would you choose and why?
Great vid.
Bonjour So which one is the best ?
2:25 you can put it on top of a smart water bottle too.
nice review but you never said how many max gallons per single filter!?
I like the liberty the first version made was a little different is this one better than the 4000 or 6000 lifesavers? bye the way a red piece fell of Katadyn hiker pro, I didn't see you pick it up. thanks for the info.
can you use still to filter flood water and make it drinkable?
Thanks for the information sir.
Thanks
Can you speak to the difference of filter and purifier? People use the terms interchangeable but some make a real distinction. I do like the comment you made that in the US these will probably be all you need. I just want to know I can drink out of any source if it comes down to a worst case scenario.
What about those UV sticks people are using, do they even work?
Nicely done. Very good info.
Great video and very helpful!
Thanks.
I've seen some reviews of the msr guardian breaking and leaking! For the cost have these issues been fixed?
thanks
Beaver fever brought me here it ain't no joke
How necessary is an anti viral pump? Middle of now where, stream running for water. Do i need to spend the extra for the virus protection?
Not unless you’re traveling abroad.
@@livingsurvival thank you
Thanks for the information on so many different options. ~ matt (the cowboy viking)
thanks for watching.
Living Survival can you give my channel a shout-out and their next video please it's Vlog Nation 360 and please do it I love your videos it would make my day please give me a shout-out thank you buy
6:30 did it come with the other tube
I just ordered as steri pen. Should have got a liberty
Have you tried the aquamira redline filter? It’s like the size of the sawyer but it filters viruses. The only down side is it can only do 100 gallons
Haven't tried it.
The vid looks interesting thx
Do you know the MIZU M-Series with their 360 Filter system?
I don’t think the Msr guardian has a carbon filter. Nice vid 👍
The Katadyn is not a purifier, its a filter the gardian is the only certified portable water purifier, its the only one the us military contract with. Thats why it's the most expensive. There are also a lot of features, self cleaning , easy field repair, you don't need deep water, watch msr video people
Thanks bro!
Is the renovo MUV falling apart just like the survivor filter? I need to know if it is I ain't bout to buy the full package !
It seemd prety legit . Inless the presentation is a lie ?
Defective ? Or did it NOT make the list due to the cost ?
Just not my favorite vs these due to all the parts. But it’s a great filter to have in an emergency kit.
What brand pants are you wearing?
thanks!
For the Liberty where did u get the case I can’t find it on the website I might just be missing it not sure tho good video tho thank you have me what I was looking for and am deff sold on the liberty
I believe they sell it directly on their website.
I’ll have to look again thank you for the video
Which waterfilter do you recommend today? 2020
Katadyn BeFree system
This was a look at a lot of filters at one time, brother! I think probably too much at one time for many people... especially some who are first starting out. What is carbon for, and why would I need it? Do I need virus filtering? How many gallons or liters can I get from one filter? Do I need to change elements out every so often? Which elements and how often? I know you covered some of this during the presentation... good for some of us already in the know about water filters... but wondering about what some others are thinking about now... "do I have to spend $100 - $300 on a water filter that fits my needs"? Again... thanks for a great look at some of the products that are available to us, Ben. Just concerned about the perhaps... more concerned.
Like everything else on my channel I show what I personally like and use. Everyone should do their own research including watching several videos on a product etc. and checking out their website for comparisons. Only so much I can do in a ten minute video which is about the length of most peoples' attention span unfortunately.
Carbon is to remove chlorine, bad taste and odor. Yes they can typically be replaced (depends on filter).Virus filtering is really not necessary for the rivers, lakes and streams in a developed country. Elements have different lifespans depending on quality and size of filter. They vary.
Living Survival I live in Brazil, Do you think that I need a water filter that can filter virus?
The Hiker is lighter, and cheaper than the Hiker Pro, the only difference is it comes with a quick connect.
Can anyone confirm this?
kataydn expedition- as the filter will never go bad -- just needs to be wiped
whoops i meant thekayadyn pocket microfilter with ceramic -- the other one is good too but it is about $1200.00 and his too big to packpack
Can I use any of these with seawater
nope - there are such filters aboard many yachts and other sailing vessels but they require very high pressure pumps to force the water through their filtration systems, hand pumps and gravity feeds simply can't hack it due to the impedance associated with these filters.
P.S. There is a hack people have used in desperate situations which involves boiling the sea water and collecting the condensation given off (which is time consuming and very labor intensive), there are RUclips vlogs out there showing/detailing this method.
@@justbanter8727 Years ago when I was in high school, they taught us to use a black tarp or trashbags to evaporate and collect when making salt water drinkable. Was a pretty cool trick at least.
Cool
МSR Water 👍🏻👍👍🏼👍🏽👍🏽👍🏿!!!
Why you no show how they work
I have individual videos on all.
Ok thank you
Off topic but what brand are the pants you're wearing in the video?
truspec xpedition. did a video a few months back.
Thanks, I'll check out the video.
Did you pick up the red piece that fell out? 🥺
Yes!
Is the new grayl available yet
Check the Kickstarter for shipping dates.
Susrvivor filtre pro bery good
I hope things are okay where you are
thanks for watching.
Can it filters salt out?
None of these will.
What about the MUV ADAPTABLE WATER FILTER ?
The MUV is a very versatile filter but honestly I wouldn't probably take it camping, hiking or backpacking. It would be good for a kit or home use though in an emergency. Just didn't make the list.
Sawyer mini “not the easiest to use”??? Am I missing something? You simply drink through it....there are no moving parts or special setup. How much easier does it get?
As a straw yes but not if you want to use their bag.
what about ripura water bottle?
Never heard of it.
Wont filter viruses?
Just wrap a face mask around it
That should work right?…
Does water need to be boiled also before consuming or do the filtration systems in these devices cover this? thanks
No boiling required.
Really.. What kind of question is that? If you boil the water you don’t need a filter.
Man am I unprepared. I have a bandana and some Clorox Bleach. HELP!!!