Posted: 7/25/2016 6:25:18 AM EDT
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So, I missed out on their "crowd-funding" campaign, but I've been intrigued enough to buy one since they are now on Amazon: Pure2Go-Kit
Once I get hands on, I'll give it a better review, but a few nice features about this device. First, you'll notice "purifier", which is vastly different than the majority of filters...that alone is pretty interesting. The filter looks to combine the typical (Sawyer, Platypus) fiber-tube filtration system with their own "ViroBac" purifier for viruses. This ViroBac filter looks to be an active, iodine based system that essentially kills the smaller viruses on contact. Even more interesting is the filters ability to filter out radioactive material (a test done concluded the effectiveness); not something I would want to test, but still interesting. What I can't find is the ability to filter out heavy metals often associated with agricultural run-of. At least you can buy active carbon filters to add in-line to any filter system...just the only "downside" I saw about this particular filter/purifier. Both the fiber and ViroBac filters are replaceable and recommend for 300 gallons or every two years (whichever comes first), which leads me to believe the efficacy of the ViroBac purifier is limited. I don't like the idea that a stored filter requires a replacement cartridge every two years even if not used, but this is the other downside that actually comes with the purifier...but the purification aspect would be the goal one is looking to get at a reasonable price and will require a little extra "maintenance". I'm curious if the fiber filter will continue to work like the Sawyer even after the "expiration" of the ViroBac filter... Still, as a purifier, it makes it a much better choice when traveling to third-world countries or even escaping disaster areas that hit heavily populated urban areas (think Katrina). I selected the larger "kit" as it comes with a gravity bag and pump system and it has similar features found with the Sawyer filters. It will be interesting to see how this performs with the various options and I can appreciate the versatile features. ROCK6 |
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Let us know. I saw the Kickstarter ad, but it wasn't until about a week ago. Let us know what you think. I wonder if you could hook up a pump to a Sawyer like they did? My thoughts exactly as they have very similar features. I'm curious to see if it would be more adaptable and portable than First Need's pump purifier; the output is more with First Need, but the output capacity is more with the Pure2go purifier. The pump addition would be nice for certain terrain where water may be a couple feet down a crack or crevice. ROCK6 |
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I would like to know too! What the different between this and a Sawyer, Platypus!
At more then 4 times that of the little Sawyer! And 3 times that of the next Sawyer up! It has some neat features. But I did not see how many gallons it will clean!!! Please keep the hive posted! PITA45 
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I would like to know too! What the different between this and a Sawyer, Platypus! At more then 4 times that of the little Sawyer! And 3 times that of the next Sawyer up! It has some neat features. But I did not see how many gallons it will clean!!! Please keep the hive posted! PITA45 Will do. Through-put is 300 gallons or every two years for the filters (which I don't necessarily care for having an expiration on an unused filter element). It has two filters; one is like the Sawyer and Platypus, but the second is their proprietary "ViroBac" filter that evidently kills everything on contact, thus making it a purifier (I can't find anything other than filtering out radioactive material from one of their tests, but nothing I could find about heavy metals or chemicals). The First Need filter costs the same, only purifies about two thirds the capacity (180 gallons), but I like that you can purchase their filter elements and they are very long lasting. Size of course is an advantage to the Pure2go purifier but it does come with several options...much like the versatility of the Sawyer and Platypus, just that it has been tested for purifying water of viruses. I will be interested to compare some weights for the filters as well. ROCK6 |
Well, the filter kit showed up today...just some initial impressions. BTW, my wife and I did a basic defensive course from 4G Tactical located in McDonough, GA...it was well worth the money and an excellent course...we got home a little later than expected, so nothing more than my tired initial assessment
A lot of "gadgets" with the bigger kit. Quality seems pretty good. The "squeeze" pouch is similar to Sawyer and the gravity pouch is similar to Platypus or more like The Source bladders. I do wish the gravity pouch would come with a quick detach connector, but it's just a ribbed nipple for slipping on the hose. I may added a cut-off female connector later as it makes disconnecting and cleaning easier. The filter is pretty big. Probably twice the size of the Sawyer Mini. I know this is due to the two-filter system, but I was surprised at how big it is. I'll get some comparison shots later. The pump assembly is pretty robust and is a real nice feature. Not something I would probably backpack with, but for a bug-out kit, it's a very versatile accessory and comes with attachments for pumping water, pumping up are mattresses and even a needle for soccer balls! It's also the primary means to back-flush the filter. The intake hose for the pump has a very small pre-filter end. I have a couple much larger pre-filter attachments that may replace it. It's really small and I suspect it would clog fairly easy...just my initial assessment. As to the filter, I can reiterate that the construction is pretty solid...it's a robust design. My only (initial) complaint with it is the mouth-piece cover that doesn't positively close and "seems" very easy to pop open. This isn't a huge issue, but could be bothersome. I don't have any type of cover on my Sawyer Mini, but I'm just the anal sort that if a design has a purpose, it should be effective. We'll see how it holds up and how much it might bug me. The "instruction manual" is pretty lame. The online manual is much better. Sure the filter is pretty intuitive, but there several variations and features which would be nice to try out for testing purposes...such as another accessory hose for use with the pump, but I have no idea what exactly it would be used for...more to follow... Wife and I are smoked...but the good news is this was her first serious defensive course and she loved it. ROCK6 |
