The Outback Ready Survival Water Filter System efficiently filters out bacteria at a rate of > 99.9999%, cysts at > 99.99%, and viruses at > 99.99%. Additionally, it reduces organic contaminants, pesticides, herbicides, and more. It has a daily production capacity of 24 gallons. See Outback contaminant removal test results.
What the Outback Emergency Filter Removes
What Contaminants Can the Outback Gravity-Powered Water Filter Remove?
The Outback Ready emergency water filter system is a portable water filtration system that is designed to be used in emergency situations and times of disaster.
Can the Outback Emergency Water Filter System Gravity Filter out Viruses and Bacteria?
The Outback emergency water filter system can successfully remove harmful waterborne microbes such as bacteria and viruses.
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- Provides a greater than 99.9999% reduction of bacteria
- Provides a greater than 99.99% of cysts
- Provides a greater than 99.99% of virus
- Can also remove many harmful chemical and organic contaminants
How does the Outback Emergency Water Filter System Compare to Other Gravity Filters?
The Outback emergency water filter has proven to be an excellent choice as a survival filter or part of an emergency or disaster preparedness kit. It is also used for camping, at lake homes, and foreign travel when water quality is in question.
Because of the system's ability to remove waterborne bacteria and viruses, it stands out above other portable "gravity filtration systems" for families or small groups.
View the Outback Water Filter System Test Results
The compact, lightweight design allows the Outback Ready to be easily transported for use virtually anywhere. This emergency water filter requires no external power source and provides a chemical-free method of disinfection.
Outback systems have been used for more than two decades by the Peace Corps and other missionary groups and NGOs providing emergency and relief services.
Where Can I Purchase an Outback Emergency Water Filter System?
Outback Emergency Filter
The Outback Survival Filter can be purchased here at ESP Water Products and usually arrives to customers within 3-5 business days. Rather than storing water for emergencies, add this bucket gravity filter system to your emergency preparedness kit and have peace of mind.
What is the Difference Between a Cyst, Bacteria and Virus?
The difference between the three most common pathogenic (capable of causing disease) microorganisms are:
Bacteria: single celled organisms which lack well defined nuclear membranes and other specialized functional cell parts and reproduce by cell division or spores. Bacteria may be free living organisms or parasites.
Cyst: a capsule or protective sac produced about themselves by many protozoan, as well as some bacteria and algae as preparation for entering a resting or a specialized reproductive stage. Generally, 2 - 50 micron in diameter.
Virus: a parasitic infectious microbe, composed almost entirely of nucleic acid, which can cause disease(s) in humans. Viruses can only reproduce within living cells. They are 0.004 – 0.1 microns in size about 100 times smaller than bacteria.
Still unsure that the Outback Ready is the answer for you? Below is a comparison chart of emergency use products which will help you make a decision. Many of these products are clearly NOT practical for emergency preparedness, food/water storage, or for other disaster relief and survival applications, as many of these devices are only designed for recreational use.
Outback Water Filter FAQs
Does the water produced by the Outback taste good?
The Multi-Media Filter Cartridge provides secondary treatment, including reduction of certain off tastes and odors. Performance can vary depending on the substances present in the source water and operating conditions. See How the Outback Ready Works for the full role of each filtration stage.
How much water does the Outback Ready produce?
The Outback Ready is rated to produce up to 24 gallons of filtered water per day. This is a daily-output figure, not a total filter-capacity claim. See the Outback Ready product page for current pricing and availability.
What is the "nano filtration" used in the Outback system?
The Nano Pre-Filter is the fine-media stage in the Outback Ready's four-stage configuration.
Is the Outback system easy to use?
Yes. Source water is poured through the pre-filter net into the upper container, and gravity moves it through the remaining stages into the lower container for dispensing. See the current instruction manual (PDF) for exact assembly, initial use, and setup steps.
What test method was used to determine these reduction figures?
The figures come from third-party laboratory testing of the complete Outback filtration configuration. See the published test-results summary (PDF) for the full methodology and conditions.
Do all four filtration stages have the same reduction rate?
No. The published 99.9999% bacteria, 99.99% cyst, and 99.99% virus reduction figures apply to the complete four-stage system as tested — not independently to each individual component. See How the Outback Ready Works for how the four stages work together.
Has the Outback had third-party testing done?
Yes, These are third-party test results, independently verified through lab testing.
Can the Outback Ready remove salt from water?
No. The Outback Ready is not designed to remove salt, and saltwater or brackish water should not be used as a source. See How the Outback Ready Works for the complete list of approved and prohibited water sources.
Outback Replacements
This kit contains all the replacement consumables that you need for the Outback Gravity Water Filter gravity powered water filtration system in one easy kit.
The filter replacement kit includes:
- Pre-Filter Net — removes large particles.
- Pre-Filter Sleeve — removes microparticles.
- Nano Pre-Filter — reduces bacteria, cysts, and viruses.
- Multi-Media Filter Cartridge — reduces chemicals and contaminants for improved taste.
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