Survivor Filter Pro Pump

I have owned and used a number of different filters from various manufacturers including Katadyn, Sawyer, and General Ecology and this beats them all in the important (to me) features, firstly the filtration size is one of the smallest on the market and with three stages of filtration this gives peace of mind in use it's small, lightweight but sturdy with a comparable flow rate to the Katadyn Vario but at half the size and weight, There is nice attention to detail with this unit the clip for the inlet hose has one large 'tooth' that provided a secure hold on a threaded water bottle neck and a hydration bladder, it also has a protective sleeve that doubles as a cup and when fitted for travel would give storage room for a few small survival essentials (purification tablets, waterproof matches and some tea bags) The other benefit of this unit is each filter can be field serviced (to a degree) and replaced independently if needed, the new filters for my Katadyn are £45 that is the same price as the set of three for this unit but as you would normally only replace 1 of the 3 at a time then the upkeep of this unit is less painful for the pocket. I used this filter on reservoir water during heavy rain so it was exceptionally cloudy with silt but the water came out clear and sweet. I can also rate this companies after sales support as during a recent cold spell I was negligent with the filter and it froze solid, as this is something that is warned against in the instructions in every filter I have owned (water expands on freezing damaging the filters from within) I contacted the email address supplied with the product to ask if I should replace the whole unit or just the filters, I had a response the same day that I would only need to replace filters and that they would give me a discount and even provided three Amazon links for the correct filters. Amazing product even better customer care, buy it you won't regret it

Amazing. Bought as part of preps against water fail ! It came this morning, I went to the YouTube official video to be sure I was assembling it correctly. I collected a mug of green pond water from my garden and it filtered it quickly into pure crystal clear drinking water, which I tried then put in my kettle ! Truly astonishing. Well worth the investment and now in my collection with other stuff for a minor apocalypse !!

I bought the water filter for an upcoming trip involving a lot of trekking and potential limited water supplies. I am also conscious of cutting down on plastic waste. The filter is very easy to set up, clean (with no chemicals, unless you want to use vinegar), back flush and store away. The triple filter, micron filtration and sheer volume prior to changing parts really sets this filter above it's competitors. It's small and lightweight, easy to use and has a pretty decent steady flow rate, without requiring too much effort. It doesn't require you to lie down flat on wet ground, trying to suck water through a little straw either. The various parts are easy to replace if required and are cheap compared to competitors as well as lasting a lot longer. I'm buying a spare carbon filter as that "only" lasts for 2,000 litres vs. the other filters which seem to last forever! I tried to get hold of some spare hoses as well, but the UK Amazon store were out of stock. I contacted the company directly who could not have been more helpful and accommodating - the customer service was great and something that seems to have gone missing from most retailers these days, so kudos to these guys! Their website also has useful tips on how to use the product and how to stop the parts freezing in sub-zero temperatures (tip: shake the filters out as much as possible and then keep them close to your body in your bag, or in your coat). I did a lot of research on the best water filter beforehand and this won hands down with bloggers and trekkers and has so far lived up to the hype. If I was to be overly critical, the only minor issue I can find is that the hoses give the water a very slight rubbery taste, but I'm sure this will wear off with time and I'm willing to live with it if it gives me clean, fresh water! Also the taste is not as strong as with my camelbak.

Quite a useful device. Used it on a trek in Africa where it kept me alive and saved me from the chlorine tablets. Water tastes good and the device is very light and easy to carry around. The filtration rate is good when the filter is clean, i liter very ~2-3 min but it depends. However, I found the pre-filter sensitive to clogging by fine sediment particles or slit which drastically reduces the filtration rate and is not very easy to clean while on the field. it keeps operating though, just slowly. That shouldn't be a problem with cleaner stream-water. I warmly recommend this device. probably good to stretch the fact that it needs to be maintained clean and it is worth taking brushes and oil with you to keep it running smoothly.

Looks and feels good but not yet used.

Tired of water with an unpleasant taste when at festivals and on some campsites, we were searching for a neat solution that wouldn’t take up too much much needed space in our campervan. The Survivor filter is the perfect answer. Arrrived promptly and just what we need to ensure pleasant drinking water and that lovely cup of tea. The ability to replace filters rather than other brands were you have to replace the whole thing make this an economical choice too. Small enough to put in a rucksack on day walks to top up water bottles from a stream etc too. All in all a great little product.

I have used this multiple times when travelling South America and combined with water purification tablets it has let me drink from several very nasty water sources while out hiking. It is also very easy to clean after and backflush the filters to ensure its longevity and get replacements when needed.

I've used it on multiple occasions with different grades of poluted water. It does the job really well but I'm a bit sceptical about the durability of my unit, the handle sit rather loose. Edit 1 I've used my survival filter pro for a very long time now and it has proven that it's a worthy companion on my hikes. I've connected a quick connect from Camelback to my output tube and now at every stop near water I can directly fill up my bladder and stay hydrated. I've used it in places where the water quality was questionable but I have to admit this little tool has proven that the filtration is very good and on par if not better then the competition. In places where I really didn't trust the water I've used (after filtering) some drops of hadex or other desinfectant. My doubts about durability eventually faded away and I hope this one will serve me for my next couple of hikes as well!!!

I bought this filter for emergencies. We live in NC and have plenty of water around, but it may not always be clean. If a hurricane or tornado hits, I'll need a backup filter that can get us water. This thing has three filters that can clean up to 100,000 liters of water. That is enough water to keep a family of five thriving for months, which is invaluable in the event of an emergency when fresh/clean drinking water might be scarce. This filter has minor maintenance for cleaning out the filter portions after use. Super easy to clean and take care of and the instructions make it very clear. No batteries are needed, no special equipment to make it work. Just needs a tiny bit of elbow grease and you have clean water. An excellent bang for the buck. I give this filter 5 stars because it does exactly what I want it to do. I have not used the filter in the wild yet. I have taken it out of the package to inspect the parts and make sure it is functional. Great quality control and the filter is a solid little device. The pump works fine and the customer service has responded after I requested to receive their lifetime warranty to make sure all my needs are met. I have no doubt that they'll honor their lifetime warranty on their product and help me if there are any problems with the device. I hope this company gets plenty of customers buying their filters so that they can stay in business and provide products for anyone looking for a reliable filter to get fresh water whether for emergencies or recreation. It's a brilliant piece of equipment and I am extremely relieved to have one in my storage for emergency use and the occasional camping trip. I can't imagine why anyone in the tropical storm regions wouldn't buy one for a backup at the very least. It is very comforting to have something that will keep my family and I hydrated if all other clean water sources fail. I will update this review when I have a chance to use the product.

El producto llego tres dias despues del plazo previsto. Por lo demas, no tiene mala apariencia, pero aun no lo he probado realmente.

Small and light, it works fantastic. The filtration level is very reassuring and it really does filter regular water found in nature to safe drinking water. The first few few times rendered a very slight "plastic" taste. One could assume this is from some left over off-gassing of plastics, or perhaps a preservative film that degrades over use to maintain plastic integrity during initial uses during the first portion of the product's lifetime. Again, this is assumed, not confirmed, but it would make sense. Either way, it works great, as intended, can be trusted. Filling up 1L nalgene took a few minutes. Nice and gentle pumping is needed, this is not a bicycle pump. It would've been nicer to have the handle and pumping rod to be made of some type of metal or have metal as part of it for peace of mind. The bag works good for storing it all, and it's like a type of mesh so it can be put away quickly in the bag and still sort of "breathe" and dry out a little.

Le produit a l'air très bien. Cependant, lors de sa première utilisation, le capuchon de sortie d'eau intégré à l'ultra filtre interne s'est décollé. Je suis obligé d'appuyer d'appuyer avec le pouce, si je ne veux pas que l'eau gicle de partout ! Je renvois, et j'en recommande un autre. --- Le deuxième modèle reçu ne pose pas de problèmes. Cependant, il coule un peu d'eau au niveau du capuchon lorsque l'on pompe. Au final, je dirai que c'est un filtre très efficace, mais plutôt fragile. --- le capuchon s'est décollé à nouveau, après quelques utilisation sur ce modèle (voir photo). je suis déçu de la fragilité de ce produit. dommage, à l'usage il est pourtant bien pratique.