Outdoor Water Purifier | GRAYL and LIFESAVER JERRY CAN

There are many OUTDOOR WATER PURIFIERS on the market. Some are more complex WATER PURIFIER systems than others. Which OUTDOOR WATER SOLUTION is right for your OVERLAND ADVENTURE or CAMPING TRIP? When you OVERLAND or go CAMPING, the GEAR you bring for both WATER STORAGE and WATER FILTRATION is an important decision. In this video, we examine the GRAYL WATER FILTER thermos (portable and great for CAR CAMPING) and the LIFESAVER JERRY CAN system (great for long-term OVERLANDING WATER STORAGE)- both at very different ends of the affordability spectrum.
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Detailed Stats:

VIRUS REDUCTION* 99.99% (Log 4)
BACTERIA REDUCTION* 99.9999% (Log 6)
CYST REDUCTION* 99.9% (Log 3)
FILTER MEDIA Ultra Filtration (UF)
CHEMICAL REDUCTION Activated carbon filter removes chlorine, taste and odour, improving the palatability of water
DRY WEIGHT 3.9 kg/137 oz
VOLUME OF WATER FILTERED** 20,000 litres/5,300 US gallons
INITIAL FLOW RATE** 4 litres/min @ 0.6 bar (g)
JERRYCAN STORAGE CAPACITY 18.5 litres/4.9 US gallons
REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE YES
WARRANTY 2 YEARS

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[tcuscg]

I keep the GRAYL in my "go bags" as it's more portable obviously. The problem is, with any water treatment device, it amazes me how many people will buy these, including the "life straw" but not know the difference between a water FILTER vs water PURIFIER. With that said, my overland days are done but soon to be moving to the Hurricane area and will be adding one of these JerryCans to my bug out "kit" and for sheltering in place. I currently keep a LifeStraw Mission system as a backup. Much cheaper up front. Great review.

[lemaitrethemonk]

I truly enjoy my life saver Jerry can. I live in Hurricane alley and I use it for camping and natural disaster areas. If you purchase the life saver. You MUST store the Jerry can with the filter element submerged in water. When I am not using it. I keep two gallons on hand and I store it on its side. It is pricey, but worth every penny. I also purchased an extra filter that comes in a sealed mylar bag, which last ten years till it must be used, the filter dries out. Cheers and much health everyone...

[vagabondexplorer]

I currently own a Grayl which I do love, and I've actually been looking at getting a LiveSaver Can, so perfect timing with the review!

[Petrockpress]

I just got the grayl. I’ll mainly use it for travel and camping trips so I like it portability and speed. I’d just take my travel berkey water filter and a five gallon jug with me and filter as needed for a long trip.

[ecrissman]

Nice review! I literally just had a Grayl in my hand at REI an hour ago debating whether to upgrade. I typically use purification tablets but I want a faster solution.

[nomadsurvival]

Problem with filters is once they freeze their garbage and looks like they don't have it inside to keep it from freezing so again filters are useless in those winter conditions...

[That.dogguy]

I absolutely love my Grayl. I use it every time I'm out hiking or camping.

I also own one of the lifesaver 5 gallon jugs. It was great for the first year or so, even though the nozzle on the spray hose started to leak. I merely put it to the side because that was not a tool that I commonly used. Then the Caps started to leak. I can't keep it pressurized and I'm very disappointed with the item. Good luck to you and yours!

[georgebl]

careful on the water you use, no pre-filtration means you can clog your membrane straws, also, dirty water can tear your straws, if that happens you will not know and can get contaminates trough, also the post carbon filter is not big, move tap water slow trough it to get best results, don't keep it for extended periods of time, carbon will tend to create bacteria, after is soaked and used, best of luck with both your systems, recommend to use a 1 micron pre-filter when filling it up and a bigger carbon post filter after you pull water from it, to make sure you got the chemicals, thanks for the info on your gear and keep up the good

[nicoaguilar]

Drank using my lifesaver in Zion National park. Apparently you’re not supposed to drink from the water there but no one told me and there weren’t any signs... cyanotoxins from Cyanobacteria brew from agricultural runoff and in the summers they don’t even let people go in the river. Lifesaver states that chemicals are impossible to remove from the water using their filters, and that includes toxins in the water. I wasn’t happy to find out about this after the fact, and I got sick with a rash and dizziness for a few days. Had I drank more I could’ve been hospitalized. Beware these filters make “drinkable” water but should only be used as a last resort because the water is NOT sanitary by water drinking standards.

[canyonoverland]

I have the Lifesaver 20000UF, but I didn't realize how slow the flow rate would be. Was I expecting too much? Maybe. I'm mulling over bringing it back to the shop that sold it to me and have them show me if I'm doing anything wrong. Otherwise I'm happy with it. I pump it up, open the nozzle, and have it drip into an empty Sceptre jerry can while I'm at camp starting in the early morning. This way I have local, filtered water, but I don't have to wait around.

[Petrockpress]

The grayl is pretty cheap if you have a family and don’t want to buy multiple filter bottles for everyone. I have sawyers for emergencies but taste of water is important to me. I have a hard enough time getting kids to drink water.

[simplymark]

What about the lifesaver cup??? Would like to see a comparison of the grayl and the lifesaver 6000UF bottle.

[TheKPDX]

Consider HydroBlu if you are looking at the Lifesaver. It is also a pressurized water filter but is smaller and more manageable. I read and watched countless reviews between the two before deciding. I would say, get the Lifesaver if the larger Jerry Size works for you, especially if you are going to carry it outside or need to lock it into a Jerry holder. Consider the HydroBlu if you prefer to have your water secured inside or want to be able to move it around camp with ease. Both appear to be excellent products. HydroBlu's customer service is excellent and they are very reasonably priced with discount codes. After using mine, my Mom and my offroad buddy each bought one as well. One did have a pump problem which allowed it to slowly leak pressure over time, unlike the other two. We simply wrote an email informing HydroBlu of the problem and they immediately sent a new pump. HydroBlu based out of Utah and send filters abroad for humanitarian relief just like Lifesaver. I have no personal interest in HydroBlu, I just can't see discussing the Lifesaver without mentioning the HydroBlu - very similar product types with just slight tweaks making one more preferable to another depending on your intended use.

[Wastelander]

You didnt mention the chemicals and especially pesticides that are in most waters nowadays...

[denisdb]

Is this something to re use the grey water what we have in the RV?

[MikeBabsBC]

Curious, why bring the grayl if the lifesaver filters to the same standard?

[spearfish]

Trying to figure out if mounting this on its side (the large, flat side) would work. When pressurized, would water come out in that orientation?

[bombaicantor]

i would like to see a SEA water purifier in baja they arent much rivers

[kenmcdougal]

Can I use beer to make morning coffee
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[macairtuber]

So did you ditch your modded 12V jerry can for the lifesaver? I'm trying to decide on the right water solution and would rather not have to do it 3 times ;)