Water filters
Datrex Emergency Water
Datrex
Case of 64 single-serve 125 ml water pouches with a five year shelf life.
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What you get
Sixty-four pouches of 125 ml each for 8 liters in total. The maker lists a five year shelf life and a USCG approval. Single-serve pouches are meant to ration without opening a large container.
- Single-serve pouches
- Overwrap 96-bag case DX100EW $61.26
Pros and cons of the Datrex Emergency Water
Pros
- Five year shelf life listed by the maker.
- USCG approval is listed.
- Single-serve pouches make rationing simple.
Cons
- Eight liters per case runs out fast for a household so count on more than one case.
Specs
- Type
- emergency water pouches
- Capacity
- 64 x 125 ml (8 L)
- Tested to
- USCG approval listed
- Shelf lifemaker's claim
- 5 years
Why it scores 7.4
7.4/10
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Emergency features
- Removes bacteria and protozoa
- Also removes or kills viruses
- Filter life or capacity listed by the maker
- Tested to a named standard
- Works without power
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