Hi ya,
Yeah these kinda filters are expensive aren’t they, But I suppose it’s all relevant to the kind of water sources you fill up from that would determine the filtration cover that you would need !.
I Have a Different Make & unit, similar To units sent to various target areas worldwide that need immediate help for fresh filters drinking water
As I normally fill up from what some might consider ‘Questionable’ & or Varied sources I need a microbial & Very small Micron pour that works with the Silver & Carbon Block elements, I don’t mind paying slightly more for my filters as I fill up regularly from Rain, (Selected Streams & Even Lakes on occasion in Wales or Scotland ) Toilet Taps & alike, so for piece of mind I’ve got what I considered ok for my lifestyle choice at a price I am happy to pay.
I use to only filter such water for Drinking, but now I find it easier just to take EVERY opportunity to fill my 10lt container that I carry in my Rucksack while Walking & Exploring & filter all of it when I get back to The Nest, enabling me to then use my on board Tank in the usual manner, it takes roughly 2 or 3hr to put through the filter but often leave it overnight & then pop it straight into the Tank just before I leave after my coffee in the morning. The Nest Tank is 100 lt, I also have 3 x 10 lt Aux containers that I can Store ‘Raw’ water in that’s waiting to be filtered. & If I’m VERY low on water,,,,,I Filter more before I leave !. Using this method I get easily 70lt or more a week that sees me through until my ‘site night’ say once every 10 is days.
It’s just routine & Discipline !.