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I like the ability to safely drink the water on which I Packraft, and the availability of potable water without the burden of carrying enough for one's journey.
My Katadyn Pocket Filter and the even lighter Katadyn Mini Filter work well, but for complete autonomy I wanted a desalinator.
Specifically, I wanted this desalinator!
The desalinator fits this Peli Case 1150 like it was made for it. The RT2 Mini Gear Keeper is to secure the Peli Case, the desalinator has its own retention clip.
I'd first seen the Katadyn/PUR Survivor Desalinator on Doug Ritter's Equipped To Survive website, here, and immediately appreciated that having the ability to desalinate seawater would be very useful, especially when Packrafting.
The quality of the unit is striking, the design, materials, build and capability, as befits a piece of equipment created with the role of keeping survivors alive in the event of military and commercial aviation and marine emergencies.
The trickle down effect of surplus military gear results in the availability of these units for recreational outdoor and marine usage, which is how I bought mine!
The weight of 3lbs 7.3oz (with fresh Katadyn Biocide Treatment) compares well with the weight of 2lbs 6.9oz for a generic bottle of water! Size is 5" x 8" x 2.5" (12.7 x 20.3 x 6.4 cm).
The total weight of the Peli Case, desalinator and two water bags is pretty good.
I bought my desalinator from this this recommended seller, whom also sells the desalinator with a tub of spare Biocide Treatment, here. The service I received was exceptional, rapid despatch (despite there being 30" of snow on the ground!) excellent communication, secure, protective packaging on a unique piece of gear!
I've no connection other than as a very impressed customer.
I'm very pleased with my desalinator, and had I remembered to buy some spare Biocide Treatment, I'd be even happier as I could have conducted some tests!
These will follow, and I'll update the thread (and hopefully take and upload better pics!)
My Katadyn Pocket Filter and the even lighter Katadyn Mini Filter work well, but for complete autonomy I wanted a desalinator.
Specifically, I wanted this desalinator!
The desalinator fits this Peli Case 1150 like it was made for it. The RT2 Mini Gear Keeper is to secure the Peli Case, the desalinator has its own retention clip.
I'd first seen the Katadyn/PUR Survivor Desalinator on Doug Ritter's Equipped To Survive website, here, and immediately appreciated that having the ability to desalinate seawater would be very useful, especially when Packrafting.
The quality of the unit is striking, the design, materials, build and capability, as befits a piece of equipment created with the role of keeping survivors alive in the event of military and commercial aviation and marine emergencies.
The trickle down effect of surplus military gear results in the availability of these units for recreational outdoor and marine usage, which is how I bought mine!
The weight of 3lbs 7.3oz (with fresh Katadyn Biocide Treatment) compares well with the weight of 2lbs 6.9oz for a generic bottle of water! Size is 5" x 8" x 2.5" (12.7 x 20.3 x 6.4 cm).
The total weight of the Peli Case, desalinator and two water bags is pretty good.
I bought my desalinator from this this recommended seller, whom also sells the desalinator with a tub of spare Biocide Treatment, here. The service I received was exceptional, rapid despatch (despite there being 30" of snow on the ground!) excellent communication, secure, protective packaging on a unique piece of gear!
I've no connection other than as a very impressed customer.
I'm very pleased with my desalinator, and had I remembered to buy some spare Biocide Treatment, I'd be even happier as I could have conducted some tests!
These will follow, and I'll update the thread (and hopefully take and upload better pics!)
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