Videos tagged with SteriPen

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of water decontamination loadouts for individuals and teams in field environments, presented by Zach, a subject matter expert from Cana Provisions. It details a layered approach to water purification, starting with pocket-sized kits and scaling up to team-level gravity filtration systems, emphasizing practical application and gear selection for sustainment. The instruction highlights the importance of mindset, tactics, skills, and finally, gear in preparedness scenarios.

This guide details comprehensive strategies for emergency water collection and storage, drawing on expert advice from Zach of CANA Provisions. It covers assessing needs, understanding infrastructure vulnerabilities, selecting appropriate storage solutions from various brands like Augason Farms and Rockwell Water, and employing diverse filtration and purification methods. The guide emphasizes combining filtration with disinfection and planning for mobile and personal carry options, highlighting the importance of community preparedness.

This video documents the Varusteleka Remote Military March of 2020, a virtual event organized by the Finnish company due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants completed a 25km or 50km march with a minimum 10kg pack. The video highlights the challenges of the march, including varied terrain, weather, and the physical demands of carrying a loaded pack. It also showcases the gear used by the participants, emphasizing preparedness and the spirit of the event.

This guide details various emergency water purification methods discussed by Bob Griswold and John Lovell from Warrior Poet Society. It covers stationary systems like the Big Berkey, portable options such as the Sawyer Mini, and high-capacity units like the Lifesaver Jerrycan, emphasizing practical application for different scenarios. Bob Griswold, an expert with over 15 years of experience, provides detailed insights into filtration mechanics and biological threats.

This video from Kit Badger reviews the SteriPEN, a UV-based water purification device. Unlike traditional filters, the SteriPEN uses ultraviolet light to sterilize harmful microorganisms in water, rendering them unable to reproduce and cause illness. The review highlights its scientific approach to water purification, with a claimed effectiveness of 99.9%. The description includes links to the product, Kit Badger's website, and their Patreon.

This video focuses on water purification techniques essential for survival and outdoor activities, moving beyond the typical emphasis on fire-making. It details various methods including boiling, chemical treatments (iodine, chlorine, chlorine dioxide, calcium hypochlorite), filtration (explaining micron sizes for viruses, bacteria, and parasites, and mentioning LifeStraw, hand pump, and gravity-fed systems), UV light purification (SteriPEN), and distillation. The presenter highlights that the best method depends on the specific situation, and also briefly mentions useful gear like folding buckets, Nalgene bottles, and stainless steel cups/pots. The video promises a follow-up on chemical treatments.