Looks great
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Outback Emergency Gravity Water Filter System, 4-Stage, 24 GPD, USA Made
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Outback Emergency Gravity Water Filter System, 4-Stage, 24 GPD, USA Made
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Part Number:
OB-25RDY
Used by relief orgs for 25+ years, the Outback portable gravity filter needs no power and purifies anywhere.
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Made in America
Description
The Outback Ready Emergency Water Filter (OB-25RDY) is a portable, gravity-powered, four-stage water filtration system designed for emergency preparedness and situations where electricity or pressurized water may not be available. No plumbing, tools, or electricity are required.
Rugged, portable, and easy to store, the Outback Ready is designed for emergency preparedness, disaster response, remote locations, base camps, and temporary water disruptions. It can treat visually clear freshwater from streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, springs, collected rainwater, and untreated stored freshwater.
Proven Use Around the World
According to company history, Outback systems have been used for more than two decades by the Peace Corps and by other missionary groups and NGOs providing emergency and relief services.
Third-Party Tested Performance
The Outback Ready uses four stages of filtration — the OB-NET Pre-Filter Net, OB-SLEEVE Pre-Filter Sleeve, OB-PF7 Nano Pre-Filter, and OB-RF10 Multi-Media Filtration Cartridge — and has been third-party tested for >99.9999% bacteria reduction, >99.99% cyst reduction, and >99.99% virus reduction. Its filtration media also reduces chlorine taste and odor and a range of other contaminants. See the Outback test results for complete performance data and testing conditions.
High Capacity
The Outback Ready can filter more than 24 gallons of water per day. Replacement filters are available.
No Electricity Required
Gravity moves water through the filtration system, making the Outback Ready practical for emergencies, power outages, remote locations, and other situations where electricity or pressurized water may not be available.
Simple Operation
Pour source water into the upper chamber through the pre-filter net. Gravity moves the water through the four-stage filtration system and into the lower chamber, where the filtered water is ready to dispense.
Easy Assembly
The Outback Ready is designed for straightforward setup and can be assembled in just minutes without special tools or plumbing.
Compact Storage
The Outback Ready nests together for compact storage. Filters and components can be stored inside the system, making it easy to keep with your emergency preparedness supplies until needed.
Specs
- 4 stage Emergency Filter System
- Production Rate: 24 Gallons Per Day
- 2 gallon upper chamber, 5 gallon lower chamber
- Removes virus, bacteria, cysts, organic contaminates, pesticides, herbicides, chlorine and more
- Assembled Dimensions: 24" x 11.75"
- Shipping Box Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 15"
- Shipping Weight: 7 lbs
- Assembled Empty Weight: 6.75 lbs
Features
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.882353 / 5 from 17 reviews.
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Reviews
Looks great
"Arrived quickly and all parts included. I haven't used it yet and hope I don't need to for a while 😉"
Outback water filter
"I used this water filter for a springtime Turkey hunt from Canoe on a mountain lake in Arkansas. I brought 2 gallons of freshwater with me and the only other water I had was from the lake which was covered with pollen. This filter cleaned and purified all my drinking water for the 2 weeks that I was on the lake. I am very satisfied with this product and can highly recommend It."
Excellent emergency water filter
"Easy to use. Comforting to have on hand for emergencies."
Works great and easy to use
"We used the Outback when our power was out (Texas storm) and were were on a Boil Water Notice. We had plenty of clean drinking water for our household without having to mess with boiling the water."
Water backup
"A great resource in a bad situation."
We bought this because we
"We bought this because we live in an area where we lose water a few times a year for one reason or another. We used it for the first time yesterday and it was very easy to set up. We had drinkable water quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend this for its ease of use and affordability."
Simplicity at its best!
"This system is well thought out and very simple in design but function and performance are far superior to other systems I have researched!"
Survival water supply
"I never actually used it. I own it as an emergency water supply should I ever need it to drink the water from my creek. Be prepared!"
Using the Outback Plus
"It is May 8th 2021 just returned from a two-week stay on a mountain lake in Arkansas. Springtime on the lake presents a lot of pollen issues. The water source is very clear but the pollen is very heavy. The Outback Plus had no problem with the pollen. I filtered at least 25 gallons of good drinking water. Yes the sock filter over the particulate filter in the top bucket needs cleaning no problem the Outback Plus served me very well. Customer service was great also. The bottom bucket lid did not fit when I received my unit. But upon notification one was shipped out with Expediance. I guess my only question would be what covers the holes where the spicket and the two buckets meet for long-term storage?"
It makes sense.
"It makes sense."
Q&A
- Can your system be used with pond water?
- Yes. It is always best to use water from a fresh water source. Typical water supplies that are used with the Outback are streams, creeks, rivers, ponds and lakes. Additional water sources may be rainwater collection, water heaters, swimming pools, spas, fresh water from the toilet and untreated stored water. Note that the chemicals in swimming pool/spa water will lessen the life of the filters, and filters will need to be replaced earlier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
How does the Outback Ready Emergency Water Filter work without electricity?
A:
Gravity moves source water from the upper container through four filtration stages into the lower container. No pump, plumbing connection, or electrical power is required.
Q:
What source water can be used with the Outback Ready?
A:
Use visually clear freshwater from sources such as streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, springs, collected rainwater, or untreated stored freshwater. Avoid pool or spa water, and follow the operating guide for source selection and setup.
Q:
How much water can the Outback Ready produce?
A:
The system is designed to treat more than 24 gallons per day under suitable conditions. Actual output depends on source-water condition, temperature, filter loading, and how consistently the upper container is refilled.
Q:
What are the four filtration stages?
A:
The system uses the OB-NET pre-filter net, OB-SLEEVE pre-filter sleeve, OB-PF7 nano pre-filter, and OB-RF10 multi-media cartridge. Each stage should be installed in the specified order.
Q:
Is the Outback Ready intended only for disasters?
A:
It is designed for emergency preparedness, temporary water disruptions, disaster response, remote locations, and base camps. Its gravity-fed design is useful wherever electricity or pressurized water may not be available.
Q:
What should I buy for future filter replacement?
A:
The replacement set is OB-RFK-25RDY and includes the OB-NET, OB-SLEEVE, OB-PF7, and OB-RF10 components. Store replacement parts in a dry location and follow the maintenance instructions after use.
