Re: [Philmont]: Water purifiers, etc - - MIOX

Hi Harry,
Initially, I used the test strips but they were always indicating good. I guess my comfort level with the technology got high enough to skip that step. (If it's good enough for the special forces, it's good enough for me.) BTW... I still carry a filter (MSR MiniWorks) because I like *clean* water, not just safe water. I'm not an ounce-shaver and I figure that the MIOX is essentially zero weight and so I can justify both.

Thanks for the tip about the rock salt. I suspected as much.

Bill

Harry Fasching wrote:

> G.W.
>
> I purchased a MIOX too. So far I like what I see. Did you use the test
> strips while at Philmont or have you become comfortable with the process
> and just wait the time?
>
> My thought is that when you become comfortable with it (using the
> strips), you may not have need for them. What do you think?
>
> I'm expecting to replace our filters with the MIOX.
>
> MSR said that any rock salt would work so once you get past the cost it
> becomes very economical. Time and effort is no greater than Polar Pure
> and is certainly a lot lighter than a filter.
>
> Harry Fasching
>
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