{"id":50269,"date":"2022-09-26T11:00:17","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T01:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=50269"},"modified":"2025-09-12T09:03:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T23:33:15","slug":"podcast-water-filtration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-water-filtration\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep75 &#8211; Water Filtration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading for-amp\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-11382788\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/11382788.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-11382788&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tgR-DIwW9Fc?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading for-amp\">Or watch the video version here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep 75 - Water Filtration\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tgR-DIwW9Fc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From billabongs to bayous, water pools in nooks and crannies all over the world. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben notes some of the best water filters for camping, leading the discussion on how to safely filter and purify water for those thirsty, off-track travels beyond the towns and trusted water mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it filter cartridges, chemicals tablets, silver ions, or chlorine brine, our outdoor experts run the tap on the ways to effectively remove bacteria and heavy metals &#8211; so your water is as weightless as you on those free-spirited, outdoor retreats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:28 \u2013 Water for Hiking, Camping, and Travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:26 \u2013 Why do we Treat Water?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:11 \u2013 How Does Water Become Contaminated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:24 \u2013 Protozoa, Bacteria, Viruses, and Heavy Metals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:20 \u2013 Boiling Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:56 \u2013 Filter Pumps, Life Straws, and Bottle Filters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:12 \u2013 UV Light<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:49 \u2013 Chemical Treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:38 \u2013 Iodine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19:04 \u2013 Silver Ions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21:17 \u2013 Chlorine Dioxide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22:27 \u2013 Other Filtration Technologies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23:49 \u2013 Activated Carbon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24:37 \u2013 Ion Exchange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25:20 \u2013 Pyrenees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27:44 \u2013 Exceptions and Combinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30:29 \u2013 Removing the Chlorine Taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31:57 \u2013 Filtration Recommendations for Your Adventures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35:58 \u2013 Considerations When Purchasing a Filter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>36:26 \u2013 Cross-Contamination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/10-facts-you-should-know-about-safe-hydration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to Safe Outdoor Hydration &amp; Water Purification &#8211; By Ben Collaton<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Category Pages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/water-purification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Purification<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/lifestraw-water-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Life Straw Water Filter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/go-2-stage-water-filter-bottle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Life Straw Go Bottle 2-Stage Water Filter Bottle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/go-bottle-2-stage-replacement-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Life Straw Go Bottle 2-Stage Replacement Filter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/miniworks-ex-microfilter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ultrapress-water-filter-purifier-bottle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grayl UltraPress Water Filter &amp; Purifier Bottle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/geopress-portable-purifier\" target=\"_blank\">Grayl GEOPRESS Portable Purifier<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgpO6k-UyaYgwyLg0ESceCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0wy9b822eekXe00bAIqPbX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/snowys-camping-show\/id1527530990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iTunes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/db56692e-96e7-418d-929d-88c5fde70b1a\/Snowys-Camping-Show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-snowys-camping-show-79675943\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iHeartRadio<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/z1mx2k64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pocket Casts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastaddict.com\/podcast\/3281467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast Addict<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stitcher<\/a>&nbsp;so you never miss an upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-087cbd57-77e9-4533-b8fc-12f45f86e371\">If you have any questions for Ben and Lauren, make sure you head over to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/snowys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook group<\/a>&nbsp;and let us know as we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-78e4097f-2fbd-446d-a99b-9a3d09f52d17\">Catch you out there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EP75-Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a black vest is bending down to fill his drink bottle from a rocky, fast-flowing stream. In his opposite hand, he holds the bottle's water filter.\" class=\"wp-image-50291\" title=\"Ben and Lauren discuss how to safely filter and purify water.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EP75-Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EP75-Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EP75-Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EP75-Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Ben and Lauren discuss how to safely filter and purify water for those thirsty, off-track travels beyond the trusted water mains. 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