Water filtration on a whole new level!!

Farmboy said:
Should have some more pics and video up soon :D

Also Gerry, our Gov. Sales Rep is currently using one in Mexico.
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After reading each and every post, I will be ordering one for use in Mexico. Can I assume the standard G3+ filter will be acceptable or should I use the G3+ purifier just for extra caution?

I will add we will be using whatever water that comes from a tap and that tap will not be at a 'all inclusive' resort.
 
I would suggest using the Purifier. The practical difference between the Filter and the Purifier is that Filter is not rated to remove virus from water. The big virus to worry about is Hepatitis A, which can be transmitted through drinking water.

Luckily for us in North America, viruses are not endemic outside of America's desert SW. Unfortunately, Hepatitis A is common in Mexico and many other countries. Here's a map of countries at risk for HepA outbreak from the World Health Organization.

For the highest level of safety, I would strongly suggest using the purifier while in Mexico.


StoneHorse said:
After reading each and every post, I will be ordering one for use in Mexico. Can I assume the standard G3+ filter will be acceptable or should I use the G3+ purifier just for extra caution?

I will add we will be using whatever water that comes from a tap and that tap will not be at a 'all inclusive' resort.
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TravisGRAYL said:
I would suggest using the Purifier. The practical difference between the Filter and the Purifier is that Filter is not rated to remove virus from water. The big virus to worry about is Hepatitis A, which can be transmitted through drinking water.

Luckily for us in North America, viruses are not endemic outside of America's desert SW. Unfortunately, Hepatitis A is common in Mexico and many other countries. Here's a map of countries at risk for HepA outbreak from the World Health Organization.

For the highest level of safety, I would strongly suggest using the purifier while in Mexico.
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Thank you for the response.

Also this: countries at risk for HepA outbreak
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Should have more later this week.



Just did a two day kayak trip on the Rideau Canal this weekend and the Grayl came in extremely handy. A few of us ran out of water so water had to be filtered as we were travelling.

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What did my friend Harold say about the Grayl after this weekend trip.......

Thank God you had that. I probably would have been dehydrated if not for using that Saturday afternoon.
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Quick question. What is the shelf life of the Greyl cup? If it were to be put in storage does the filter/purifier degrade?

Thanks.

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Well I ordered a grayl last week and just now some purifiers. I'm eager to test it out! Is there any type of water it wouldn't be ok with? Other than sea water of course.
 
I've used it with stagnant water.

The picture with it by the canoe you can see some of the scum that was floating on the water. They suggest using the cleanest water available though.
 
So I just got my Grayl with just the standard filter it comes with, and I submerged the filter in a bowl of water as per the instructions, at first just deep enough so that the water didn't overflow to the inside. When I noticed that the folds of the filter material on the inside were spread out quite substantially in one spot, and water was seeping through from only that one spot. So I'm kind of curious, is that normal? Should the filter be uniform through-out? It seems like a weak link in the chain to me, if the water seeps through there more easily than the rest of the filter, then won't it be much less effective? Are they all like that?
 
mobusten said:
So I just got my Grayl with just the standard filter it comes with, and I submerged the filter in a bowl of water as per the instructions, at first just deep enough so that the water didn't overflow to the inside. When I noticed that the folds of the filter material on the inside were spread out quite substantially in one spot, and water was seeping through from only that one spot. So I'm kind of curious, is that normal? Should the filter be uniform through-out? It seems like a weak link in the chain to me, if the water seeps through there more easily than the rest of the filter, then won't it be much less effective? Are they all like that?
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I just got my Grayl delivered by the postie two hours ago and of course I have already tried it out. Sounds to me you may have a defective filter. Can you post a pic or two of the filter?
 
Will your HSGI Hydration pouch fit the Grayl Filtration Cup? Is it more than big enough or a tight fit?
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It should. The Grayl is just slightly taller than the 32oz Nalgene bottles that the pouch was designed for.
 
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