💧 Stay hydrated, stay unstoppable—purify anywhere, anytime!
Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets come in two bottles of 50 tablets each, providing a total of 100 tablets designed to make questionable water safe to drink. They work within 30 minutes to eliminate bacteria and Giardia lamblia without leaving any iodine taste or color, making them ideal for camping, hiking, emergencies, natural disasters, and international travel.
J**.
The venerable water purification tablets: Highly recommended for every pack
Aaaah yes! The venerable, iodine water purification tablets. Short of hard-boiling water, this is the best way to render the water in your canteen, water bottle, camelback sterile. I personally recommend that every pack have a bottle. This pair contains one bottle for purification and another to neutralize the iodine and flavor.I highly recommend these tablets. Furthermore, I strongly recommend that anyone who may eventually use the tablets make sure that they are very familiar with their use and gain some experience. How many tablets, how to mix with a loose cap, how long to wait, and how to NOT confuse/misuse the neutralizing agent are critical to ensure that the water is purified. As is often the case, this product is proven effective but we have to make sure that we use it right.
J**N
Water purification tablets
Works as expected. Did not notice any smell when using them. Easy to use. Purifies water fast. Did have a slightly odd taste but nothing that was not tolerable. I would recommend having them with you if you hike a lot. Will buy again.
K**X
Survival kit and camping
bought for survival gear and emergencies, great quality and durable.
J**N
Good product
They are small so great for backpacking and prepping for clean water since they store for along time. They are great vaule for the money because they are small and work swell as keep around for a long time.
A**A
Fingers crossed!
Giving five stars for now due to listed benefits plus size and portability. Glass bottle is appreciated as well and fits easily in BOB pocket. Value was great and while I hope to never have to use them, I’m confident that they will filter out the gunk and improve water quality.
T**Y
Must have, if you drink water!
Works as described, a must have for camping or if local purification plant shuts down.
K**O
Made the water taste fresh
Why did you pick this product vs others?:We used these when we go camping and they work fast! We had to use water from the river and the tablets made it taste fresh! There was no funny smell either!
S**L
GREAT, Here's the low down...
... dipping your head into a cold mountain stream and taking a long refreshing drink is an experience that has basically vanished from the wilderness areas of America. With the increased use of the wilderness there has also been an increase in the amount of bacteriological contamination of backcountry water supplies. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 90 percent of the world's water is contaminated in some way.Without getting too much into basic chemistry, there are two methods for water purification tablets: Iodine and chlorine. Iodine is the arguably more effective method, but it leaves an iodine taste. It is suggested the taste may determine how much or how little one drinks. So, how do you deal with it? In this case, Potable Aqua includes a second bottle with tablets you can add to remove the taste, OR, simply adding vitamin C (i.e. Tang), or adding a pinch of salt per quart, adding flavorings (e.g., lemonade mix, etc.) or you can also pour it back and forth between containers (again, AFTER it has been adequately treated). The other option is chlorine, Chlorine should be used for persons with iodine allergies or restrictions like persons with thyroid problems, are on lithium, are allergic to shellfish (they may also be allergic to iodine), women over fifty and pregnant women should consult their physician prior to using iodine for purification. Be aware that iodine is light sensitive and must always be stored in a dark bottle, once opened, it may need to be used within a certain time.The effectiveness of all chemical treatment of water is related to the temperature, pH level, and clarity of the water. Cloudy water often requires higher concentrations of chemical to disinfect. If the water is cloudy, strain it, add the tablets and swish it around. Splash some water with the chemical onto the lid and the threads of the water bottle so all water areas are treated. The water should sit for at least 30 minutes. The colder the water, the less effective the chemical, it works best if the water is over 68F/21C, if the water temperature is below 40F/4C, double the treatment time before drinking. Finally, iodine and chlorine will NOT work on toxic water (water that has dissolved chemicals or solids like salt). In that case, it MAY be safe/safer to add the use of absorbent filters (i.e. with charcoal), but the BEST advice is to simply NOT use toxic water!I always say you should have at least TWO options for water, fire and shelter. Here, tablets are one, the other is a filter like Sawyer Products SP128 Mini Water Filter (It has the distinction of being able to be used almost perpetually by simply backwashing it!). But the best method is boiling, some say you don't actually have to "boil" water to make it safe, that by the time water actually comes to a boil it is already safe, but I like to see bubbles for my own peace of mind!
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