Klear Water

“Anyone use this stuff? Seems easier to use than Polar Pure and Aquamira.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/klearwater_xinix_chlorine_dioxide_clo2_water_treatment.html

Versatile: Effective through a broad range of temperatures and pH.
Durable: Lasts for months after opening.
Self-indicating: KlearWater is yellow when active, becomes clear when inactive.
Multi-Use: KlearWater may be used as a hand and surface cleaner, oral rinse, and emergency wound irrigant.
Safe: No harmful chlorite residue.
Convenient: Simple to use, easy to carry.
Lightweight: Compact size < 3 oz package weight (30 ml)
Cost Effective: 30ml bottle treats 30 liters minimum - treat more by increasing contact time and decreasing dose
Proven: Over 10 years of proven performance worldwide.

I think the "months after opening" may be the bad thing. Doesn't Polar Pure last a lot longer than this once opened?
last edited: 12/13/05 8:39:19 AM”

“It seems interesting, I might give it a try. The "Virtually odor - and taste-free" claim sounds familiar. I usually taste the virtually tasteless stuff.

The other "fine print" that dampens my enthusiasm is "1 mL for 15-30 minutes. Halve dosage and double the treatment time, or double dosage and halve the treatment time. Increase treatment time for cold water temperatures, cloudy water, and treatment of some organisms (e.g., protozoan cysts)."

In the summer, I like my water right away and as cool as possible. I hate leaving it out to warm whyile treatment takes place. Leaving the bottle in a stream to stay cool would result in a longer wait. Being sure to avoid protozoan cysts would also mean a longer wait. In cooler months, the wait is also long.

I don't think this will be the water treatment option that gets me to stop using my PUR.”

“Aqua Mira lasts for years, so I'll stick with that.

pedxing - just leave your bladder or Nalgene in your pack and it will stay cool.”

“4 years or until expiry date on bottom of bottle to be exact.”

“I repackage the Aquamira into dropper bottles. It's a very light solution. I hate waiting for it to be ready but it's a very light approach. I saw Captain Hook and Crash Bang use Polar Pure and thought I would give it a try so I ordered a bottle.

I still use the pump, especially when I hike with non-hiking friends. They get grossed out by unfiltered water. Doesn't bother me, however.”

“i didn't do a real heavy comparison or anything but this seems to have more chlorine in it”