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ROTHCO 7741 MILITARY WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS
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80 of 83 people found the following review helpful
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The product works well, it basically kills bacteria and everything else but YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE THE TABLET IS DISSOLVED COMPLETELY! It's hazardous, like poison, so make sure its dissolved. You put the tablet in a canteen or bottle (1-2 tablets per liter of water) and shake for a minute or two then let sit for about 15 minutes, then you strain the water through a cloth (like a t-shirt) into a cup or another clean canteen and check to see if it needs another tab, if not then drink and see how it is. Make sure the canteen is cleaned out before next use, some of the tablet may not have dissolved so check and make sure! My package is good until 01/01/2012 so its an extremely short shelf life, that is my only complaint. I plan on stockpiling these items for a long camping trip, possibly 3 months but I need something that will last longer than 3 years. Will do business with seller again, but not for same product, grossly overpriced! Sorry seller, no offense.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By JG
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These tablets are for backpacking and when boiling water is impracticable. Purification does take some time though I believe the process takes about 45 minutes in total. You will need a cloth or bandanna to strain any undissolved pieces of the tablet before drinking the water but this is the exact way the US. Army does it. I would recommend these tablets for the go-bag or a long multi-day hiking trip.
Overall I am pleased by my purchase.
Overall I am pleased by my purchase.
77 of 106 people found the following review helpful
By Monamom
For those going to giardia prone areas, you should know that CDC studies show chlorine does not remove giardia. For that you need an iodine based tablet. Flocculation just cleans the water visually from debris and you need two containers, one to mix the water initially and a second plus a cloth to strain it into. Otherwise this tablet and similar ones are good for most water purification needs. There's a cheap method called SODIS which is free and uses solar energy. A clear bottle filled with water and placed in direct sunlight for at least 8 hours will purify the dirtiest water. It will still have debris but that is easily filtered out, and it doesn't leave a chlorine taste that many dislike.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is a review for Chlor-Floc Water Purification Power Packets purchased from BIGFLYSPORTS on Amazon.com I purchased these water purification tablets to keep for an emergency in the event we are not able to obtain a fresh supply of water. I researched options and decided on this item. The item is exactly as depicted on the website, but I was extremely disappointed to see the expiration date for the shipped product was Jan 2014, offering only 15 months of use. While the seller was quick to respond to my inquiry and offer a return, the cost to ship the item back to the seller and the 15% restocking fee made that option cost prohibitive. To prevent a similar problem, I would recommend that you purchase any item that is critical to your family's health and safety from a local retailer where you can take notice of important details like the expiration date. Clearly my oversight as a consumer, but if you are going to purchase this item, consider yourself forewarned!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I love these purification tablets!! Lightweight and compact (compared to other methods of purification). I prefer to carry something lightweight, especially if it is only going to be used in a survival situation. I carry these in my canteen pouch and in my "Bug out Bag". Love them and recommend them to anyone building a survival bag, hiking preparedness or any outdoor enthusiast. Good to keep some of these around (you never know). Good price also!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
You can purchase water purification flocking powder which is also called "bentonite powder" or bentonite clay in the health section.
Bentonite by itself will not kill germs but it will clear dirt water fast. I use it to clarify my wine. It will take a cloudy jug of new 2 week old wine and make it into a super clear wine. If it was dirty water it would do the same, then you can run thru your brita pitcher, boil it, or use chemical disinfectant.
Bentonite is used in municipal water before treatment. If you have ever drank municipal water it has been touched by bentonite first.
Bentonite by itself will not kill germs but it will clear dirt water fast. I use it to clarify my wine. It will take a cloudy jug of new 2 week old wine and make it into a super clear wine. If it was dirty water it would do the same, then you can run thru your brita pitcher, boil it, or use chemical disinfectant.
Bentonite is used in municipal water before treatment. If you have ever drank municipal water it has been touched by bentonite first.
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Item as described!!! Would definitely order again! This will definitely come in handy should an emergency come up at home or in the woods.
By disbeliever
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I used the powders to purify 2 gallons of water that I store/use in my frig. Directions clear and results favorable. Water tastes fine.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
These work extreamly well
A great soloution for BOB however just realize it is wise to red the instructions for use. otherwise they suck
Published 1 month ago by Rod
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product - good price
Good product, does the job it was intended to do. Kinda nasty tasting. I would not want to rely on this for more than a couple days - you can get sick doing that. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Trailblazerb
5.0 out of 5 stars
H2O Purification Tabs
Great little packet of water purification . This actually has room for a fire starter, knife sharpener and a few other 'necessities'
Published 5 months ago by David Crowder
5.0 out of 5 stars
great product, will buy again
These things are awesome!!!! I took these with me on my last camping trip and I had two spare bottles about a quart each I think that I would use for treated water while using... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jeffrey Maher
3.0 out of 5 stars
Glad to have them...
Haven't tried them... Just keeping them for emergency. Hope I picked right. Getting a disaster kit together is harder than it seems. Read more
Published 6 months ago by mavirek
4.0 out of 5 stars
Taste awful, but do their job.
Oh these definitly work, but make the water taste absolutely terrible. But if you choice is drink something that tastes bad or, say, be dead... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jason Hogue
5.0 out of 5 stars
My go to for purification
I used these when I was in the Army. There are probably better options out there that are quicker, but I am cheap and these are cheap so I will continue to buy them.
Published 22 months ago by Barron-The-Great
5.0 out of 5 stars
Water Purification
Come the day, you will wish you had bought some.
Don't forget to pick up some Potassium Iodine 30mg (RAD Pills) as well.
Mark D. Read more
Don't forget to pick up some Potassium Iodine 30mg (RAD Pills) as well.
Mark D. Read more
Published on June 8, 2011 by Mark D. Avery
