LIFESAVER Jerry Can Activated Carbon Filters Portable Water Filter (Pack of 5) - Black

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Indeed, many vanlifers choose to do away with a water system at all and just use the Lifesaver Jerrycan for all their water needs.

Includes LifeSaver Jerrycan, manual, plastic flush cap (for cleaning the filter), and a single carbon disk in a poly bag These units are tested with two different types of water to challenge the filtration capability beyond the standard use. All figures quoted are taken from the stressed challenge phase of the test imitating sewage contaminated water. One of the most frustrating things about long-term or full time vanlife or overland travel is finding clean, safe drinking water. Also, you don’t need to add ANY chlorine. We always add chlorine to the tanks on our motorhome when we refill the water tank, just in case something is wrong with the water supply (we use this Chlorine religiously). Even though it’s really good and I can never taste it, I know it’s there and I LOVE the fact that we didn’t need to add any chlorine to the water which we are drinking. And the showerhead accessory made it convenient to rinse off and wash dishes while the Jerrycan sat on the open tailgate. A second person pumping allowed continuous showering or washing with a constant flow rate.It also has a shower attachment, which might be the best bit of the entire thing- but we’ll get to that shortly. Pesticides and Heavy metals will not be filtered out. However, optional activated carbon filterremoveschlorine, taste and odour

This 18.5-litre tank is capable of taking the murkiest, most disgusting water… and turning it into something safe to drink almost immediately. No boiling, no chlorine, no fuss. The second time I praised the LifeSaver was when our dog, Mac, decided to roll in a puddle. A disgusting, wet, muddy, smelly, horrible puddle. (Get a dog, they said…) Tested by Independent Test House toexceed NSF P248 compliance standards, for virus, bacteria and protozoan cyst reduction by the US Army Public Health Center (MEDCOM) Tested by Independent Test House to exceed NSF P248 compliance standards, for virus, bacteria and protozoan cyst reduction by the US Army Public Health Center (MEDCOM) The LifeSaver Jerrycan was designed to store and carry dirty water. We recommend storing dirty water, either in the Jerrycan or in other storage containers, and filtering through the Jerrycan as and when clean water is required, to prevent recontamination of previously filtered water.

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I’ll be honest, I was a bit sceptical about this product. I’d never used a camping water filtration product before and I couldn’t really see the potential… until the third night of our trip to the Italian Dolomites, where we were camped up a mountain and running low on water. Being able to refill and use the jerrycan from a convenient stream was AMAZING and allowed us to continue our adventures in the wild. Activated carbon filterremoves chlorine, taste and odour, improving the palatability of water for up to 500 liters LifeSaver is designed to filter water only and is not designed for filtering sugared or carbonated drinks, alcohol or any other liquids If you don’t have a shower at all in your van, I would say the Lifesaver is an essential road trip accessory.Being able to filter your water so it’s safe, and then use it to have a decent, pressurised shower, is a MASSIVE deal. We recommend storing dirty water, either in the Jerrycan or in other storage containers, and filtering through the Jerrycan as and when clean water is required, to prevent recontamination of previously filtered water.

The LifeSaver Jerrycan is a great way to both store and purify water during overlanding adventures. But it’s also a daily source of clean water in the vehicle. LifeSaver water filters are not suitable for grey wateras they cannot filter out soaps and detergents in solution LifeSaver water filters will filter out the microcystin(blue-green algae) bacteria but not the toxins and chemicals that the bacteria secretes in water One of the big hurdles in remote overlanding is securing a potable water supply. Of course, the more remote the objective, the more complicated this becomes. Carrying large amounts of drinking water requires space and weighs the vehicle down, negatively affecting handling and mileage.The LifeSaver Jerrycan proved durable throughout the testing period, which included residence in the camper shell of my Tacoma during a hot Texas summer and the almost daily driving down rough dirt roads that are part of my commute. LifeSaver Jerrycan Water Purifier: A Good Buy? LifeSaver Jerrycan meets NSF Protocol P248 standard for U.S. Military LifeSaver Jerrycan meets NSF Protocol P248 standard for U.S. Military LifeSaver water filters will remove microbiological contamination from urine, however as there is a certain amount of salt which cannot be removed Once primed, keep the membranes of the filter hydrated by storing at least 1 inch/2.5 cm of water in the LifeSaver product at all times.Remove and discard the activated carbon filter from the Jerrycan and clean the Jerrycan. Keep the product sealed with the pump and tap in place and do not allow the membranes to dry out.Release pressure before storage by unscrewing the pump slowly until you hear a hissing sound.Storage temperatures shouldstay within -10°C/14°F and 50°C/122°F.

BUT- if you’re like us and prefer to stay off-grid, wild camping in the middle of nowhere for as long as you can, or just want a perfect shower for yourselves or a muddy pup, then I strongly recommend getting one of these! LifeSaver for vanlifers We’re extremely proud to announce that our LifeSaver® Jerrycan has passed compliance testing for NSF Protocol P248 Military Operations – Microbiological Water Purifiers. This certification means LifeSaver’s filter technology meets the high standards of the U.S. Military, and places the brand among a very elite few to have achieved this benchmark. What is NSF Protocol P248? LifeSaver purification devices are pressurizedwith a built in hand pump, n o chemicals or power required

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Also, we’re trying our hardest to be more conscious about the environment and the effect we have on it. Buying and drinking constantly from plastic bottles goes against everything we are trying to achieve- so we really wanted to find a better solution.