Registered: 09/11/02
Posts: 181
Loc: Denver, CO, USA
Originally Posted By: haertig
...as long as your battery doesn't wear out.
My 2xCR123 batteries last close to a week providing all the water I need for drinking/cooking/cleaning during heavy activity. If the scenario you're planning for lasts longer than that then you'll want something more than a straw anyway.
Greetings all, New to posting here. I have been lurking for several years though.
I ran across something on the web called "Lifestraw". Has any one here ever used one before? Just curious what some of you think. The reason I am asking, I am thinking about adding a few to the "supplies".
I'm curious about the differences between the two. (Off the top, it looks like they both filter down to 0.2 microns, and the Frontier looks smaller and cheaper.) The filter in both packs is intended for short term emergencies only (I also carry microPUR tabs, as well as a bandana to pre-filter) so I don't want anything heavy, bulky or expensive but do want something reasonably effective in an urban environment.
I just wanted to drop and fyi that the Scouts Canada Scout Shop has the Life straw on sale for $21.99 right now. Amazon lists it at $24.99 so it's a bit of a savings.
Denis
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Registered: 01/09/09
Posts: 631
Loc: Calgary, AB
And I believe registered members receive an additional percentage off their price on camping gear (I don't recall exactly what the percentage is).
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