Essential BACKCOUNTRY GEAR. All about WATER FILTRATION, lighten your pack, SAFETY IN THE BACKCOUNTRY

Essential BACKCOUNTRY GEAR. All about WATER FILTRATION, lighten your pack, SAFETY IN THE BACKCOUNTRY



In my constant search to photograph backcountry wildlife, I rely so much on the backpacking and outdoor gear that I carry with me. Having clean, drinkable water is crucial to any type of outdoor recreation, but it’s something we don’t think about and take for granted. In this week’s video I will discuss filtering water in the backcountry, the different types of water filters you have available to use, the pros and cons of each type and some tips to help ensure you have safe, drinkable water in the backcountry.

Many people carry large amounts of water with them on their nature outings. This is great, but it can also add a lot of weight to your pack and once you’re out, you’re out. There are many benefits to using water filters, knowing what exactly they’re filtering and being familiar with the water sources in the area you’re exploring or passing through. I’ll cover all of this information in this video.

If you’re interested in what other backpacking gear I use, check out my other video where I review my sleep system (link below), and stay tuned in the coming weeks as I upload additional videos revolving around other backpacking gear that I regularly use.

Thanks so much for following along, I appreciate all the kind words and honest feedback. Have a wonderful week, and we’ll see you next Sunday!

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WATER FILTERS:
Katadyn Hiker Pro –
Katadyn Hiker Pro replacement cartridge –
HydroBlu Versa Flow –
SteriPen Adventurer –

MAKING THIS VIDEO:
Camera for still images – Canon 1DX Mark II
Video Camera –
Vlogging Lens –
Main Lens –
Microphone –
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Vlogging Tripod –
Tripod Head –
Memory Card –

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Camping Hack - Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System

Camping Hack – Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System



A simple camping hack that allowed me to combine some of my existing kit to create a gravity water filter system featuring these three products.
Sawyer Filter –
Platypus Water Bag –
Tornado Tube –

You will enjoy this video series if you hike, backpack, trek, paddle, kayak, pedal, wilderness camp, practice bushcraft or love putting them all together!
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Sawyer Squeeze Original | Backpacking Water Filter | Field Review

Sawyer Squeeze Original | Backpacking Water Filter | Field Review



Krik of Black Owl Outdoors reviews the Sawyer Squeeze .1 Micron water filter by Sawyer Saves. Perfect for you next hiking, camping or bushcrafting excursion into the woods. the Sawyer Squeeze is one of the smallest and most efficient water filters on the market.

Sawyer Squeeze –

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Water Filtration Experiment

Water Filtration Experiment



Construct your own sand water filter and learn about water filtration systems with this easy science project.

List Of Items:
1/2 L of swamp water (or tap water with mud or dirt added)
2 L soda pop bottle with its lid
2 L plastic soda pop bottle—one with its bottom cut off, the other with its top cut off (have an adult help with cutting)
1000 ml beaker
2 empty 20 oz cups
1 tbsp of Alum (Aluminum potassium sulfate)
2 cups of fine sand
1 cup of coarse sand
1 cup of small pebbles
1 Coffee filter or Filter Paper
1 rubber band
1 Spoon (for scooping the Alum)
1 Large spoon for stirring
Stopwatch or timer

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MSR Miniworks EX | Backpacking Water Filter | Field Review

MSR Miniworks EX | Backpacking Water Filter | Field Review



A field review presented by Krik of Black Owl Outdoors on the MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter. The MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter features a ceramic filter with a carbon core which improves the flavor of the water and also allows the filter to be cleaned easily while in the field or on the trail making it the perfect water filter for hiking, backpacking or camping.

MSR Miniworks EX –

Follow the link below to see a demonstration of field cleaning the MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter:

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Make Sure Your Water Is Safe To Drink.