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Coghlan's Two-Step Drinking Water Treatment
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SKU: 9586-056389095861
Overview
Designed for short-term emergency use, this water treatment kit helps make questionable water bacteriologically suitable for drinking when used as directed. It pairs germicidal tablets with neutralizer tablets, allowing you to treat water and then remove iodine taste and color. The kit is intended for limited use rather than continuous treatment, and it covers up to 25 quarts. For hunters, backpackers, and travelers who want a compact backup for uncertain water sources, it offers a straightforward option to keep in the pack.
Why Hunters Choose the Coghlans
Includes Both
Germicidal tablets and neutralizer tablets
Treats Up
To 25 quarts of drinking
Intended Emergency
Disinfection of drinking water
Neutralizer Tablets
Remove iodine taste and color
Easy Use
For short-term or limited emergency
Key Features
- Intended for emergency disinfection of drinking water.
- Includes 50 germicidal tablets and 50 drinking water neutralizer tablets.
- Treats up to 25 quarts.
- Iodine-based compound with no chlorine.
- Neutralizer tablets remove iodine taste and color.
- For short-term or limited emergency use only; not for continuous use.
Best Used For
- Emergency water treatment for hunters carrying compact backup purification on short trips
- Backcountry backpackers needing short-term drinking water disinfection and neutralization
- Travelers wanting a simple, limited-use water treatment option for questionable water sources
- Campers packing lightweight emergency gear for occasional use, not continuous treatment
Specifications
| Compound Type | Iodine-based compound (no chlorine) |
|---|---|
| Ease Of Use | Easy to use |
| Effectiveness Claim | Makes questionable water bacteriologically safe to drink; proven effective against Giardia |
| Included Components | Germicidal tablets and Drinking Water Neutralizer tablets |
| Intended Use | Emergency disinfection of drinking water |
| Tablet Count Germicidal | 50 |
| Tablet Count Neutralizer | 50 |
| Tastecolor Impact | No unpleasant taste; neutralizer tablets remove iodine taste and color |
| Treatment Capacity | Up to 25 quarts |
| Use Duration | Short term or limited emergency use only; not to be used on a continuous basis |
Pros
- Includes both germicidal tablets and neutralizer tablets for two-step treatment
- Treats up to 25 quarts of drinking water
- Intended for emergency disinfection of drinking water
- Neutralizer tablets remove iodine taste and color
- Easy to use for short-term or limited emergency situations
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Intended for emergency disinfection only, so it is not a continuous-use water treatment option.
- Treats up to 25 quarts, which may be limiting for longer trips or larger groups.
- Uses an iodine-based compound, so it is not a chlorine-based treatment.
- Requires both germicidal tablets and neutralizer tablets, adding an extra step compared with single-part treatments.
Suggested Comparisons
- Water purification tablets
- Emergency water treatment kits
- Backpacking water treatment supplies
- Camping water safety gear
Suggested Accessories
- Water storage container
- Portable water filter
- Backpacking cook pot
- Collapsible water bottle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coghlan's Two-Step Drinking Water Treatment used for?
It is intended for emergency disinfection of drinking water. When used as directed, it makes most water bacteriologically suitable for drinking.
How much water does one package treat?
The product is listed as treating up to 25 quarts.
Does this treatment leave an iodine taste or color in the water?
The description says the neutralizer tablets remove iodine taste and color, and the product is described as having no unpleasant taste when used as directed.
What comes in the package?
The package includes 50 germicidal tablets and 50 drinking water neutralizer tablets.
Is this meant for regular use in a water bottle or filter system?
No. The product is intended for short-term or limited emergency use only and is not to be used on a continuous basis.