--- product_id: 266568578 title: "Potable Aqua Water Purification Treatment - Portable Drinking Water Treatment for Camping, Emergency Preparedness, Hurricanes, Storms, Survival, and Travel (50 Tablets)" brand: "potable aqua" price: "21642CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Potable Aqua" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/266568578-potable-aqua-water-purification-treatment-portable-drinking-water-treatment-camping store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Disinfects water in 35 minutes Compact & portable for any adventure Purifies 25 quarts per bottle Potable Aqua Water Purification Treatment - Portable Drinking Water Treatment for Camping, Emergency Preparedness, Hurricanes, Storms, Survival, and Travel (50 Tablets) **Brand:** potable aqua **Price:** 21642CFA **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’§ Stay hydrated, stay prepared β€” wherever life takes you! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Potable Aqua Water Purification Treatment - Portable Drinking Water Treatment for Camping, Emergency Preparedness, Hurricanes, Storms, Survival, and Travel (50 Tablets) by potable aqua - **How much does it cost?** 21642CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/266568578-potable-aqua-water-purification-treatment-portable-drinking-water-treatment-camping) ## Best For - potable aqua enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted potable aqua brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight 1.4 oz bottle fits effortlessly in your backpack or emergency kit - β€’ **Rapid Water Safety:** Purifies questionable water in just 35 minutesβ€”no more waiting, just hydration - β€’ **Broad Spectrum Defense:** Effective against Giardia lamblia and common waterborne pathogens - β€’ **Taste & Color Neutralizer:** Easily neutralize iodine taste with a dash of vitamin C for pure refreshment - β€’ **Trusted Emergency Hydration:** 50 germicidal tablets trusted by military & survival pros ## Overview Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets deliver reliable, portable water disinfection with 50 iodine-based tablets per bottle, purifying up to 25 quarts of water in 35 minutes. Trusted worldwide by military and emergency responders, these lightweight tablets effectively eliminate harmful pathogens including Giardia lamblia. Ideal for camping, travel, and disaster preparedness, they ensure safe drinking water anytime, anywhere, with an easy-to-neutralize iodine taste. ## Description Potable Aqua Germicidal Water Purifier Tablets are essential for any outdoor adventurer. These water treatment tablets make questionable water bacteriologically suitable to drink, even in emergency water purification situations. Add 2 water purification tablets for drinking water to 1 quart (1 liter) of water and cap loosely to allow a small amount of leakage. After 5 minutes, shake container to allow screw threads to be moistened, then tighten cap. Allow 30 minutes for water purifying tablets to disinfect water for safe drinking. These backpacking water purification tablets are effective against Giardia lamblia when used as directed. When it comes to water safety and emergency preparedness, Potable Aqua is the most trusted name in water purification tabs and products. Use portable water purifier tablets for travel as directed on the label. Review: Purifying water when hard to get or find. - I love the fact that this purifier is in such a small container that you can carry it wherever you go. brilliant Review: Portable Aqua water purification tablets - Very fast shipping and packaging is just like the picture but haven't opened or tried them yet so will have to wait and see. I did read adding vitamin c in the water can help neutralize the iodine taste but only after 34 minutes when the iodine is finished working/purifying. ******************************************************************** Some other comments about it on the internet.... The chemical name for vitamin C is ascorbic acid. When Iodine and ascorbic acid are combined in solution, a chemical reaction takes place. In this chemical reaction, the ascorbic acid molecule loses electrons, which are transferred to the iodine molecule. Chemists call this type of reaction an oxidation/reduction reaction (or redox reaction for short). The ascorbic acid is oxidized to dehydroascorbic acid, and the iodine is reduced to Iodide ions. Oxidation-reduction reactions always occur in pairs like this. The molecule that loses electrons is oxidized, and the molecule that accepts the electrons is reduced. ************************************************************************ Guess what else - it is an instantaneous chemical reaction. The ascorbic acid complexes the iodine on contact, removing both taste and color. Try it in a clear container. Watch the color disappear entirely before your eyes in a heartbeat when you invert the container to mix it. That color change tells you it's done. There is an important caveat: it only takes a VERY tiny amount (fits easily on the tip of a knife blade) of ground-up vitamin C tablet to do this in an entire gallon of water. Be advised that you will always add more than you really needed. No big deal UNLESS you forget to thoroughly rinse the water container before you add iodine the next time. ## Features - One bottle of 50 Potable Aqua Germicidal Water Purification Tablets - Makes questionable water bacteriologically suitable to drink within 35 minutes - Emergency water purification tablets effective against Giardia lamblia when used as directed - Water purification for camping, hiking, international travel and natural disasters - Portable water treatment tablets used by military and emergency organizations worldwide ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001949TKS | | Brand | potable aqua | | Brand Name | potable aqua | | Capacity | 25 Quarts | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 6,746 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00368093003019 | | Included Components | 50 tablets, one bottle | | Included components | 50 tablets, one bottle | | Installation Type | Freestanding | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.2L x 2.5W x 14.6H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Water Purification Tablets | | Item Weight | 1.4 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Quake Kare | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | Potable Aqua | | Model Number | 2G | | Other Special Features of the Product | Portable, Neutralizes Iodine Taste and Color | | Part Number | 301 | | Power Source | Manual Operation | | Product dimensions | 9.2L x 2.5W x 14.6H centimeters | | Purification Method | Iodine | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Special features | Portable, Neutralizes Iodine Taste and Color | | Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM) | 500 | | UPC | 368093003019 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** potable aqua - **Capacity:** 25 Quarts - **Material:** Plastic - **Product dimensions:** 9.2L x 2.5W x 14.6H centimeters - **Special features:** Portable, Neutralizes Iodine Taste and Color ## Images ![Potable Aqua Water Purification Treatment - Portable Drinking Water Treatment for Camping, Emergency Preparedness, Hurricanes, Storms, Survival, and Travel (50 Tablets) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fFEydGnjL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Some reviews have stated that their product was old and expired. Are these new? And how long would they last in my BOB? Thank you** A: Per the product description: An unopened bottle of Potable Aqua is good for 4 years.To calculate the EXP date please see the date of manufacture noted in the lot code printed on the label. The lot code is comprised of month, year, and lot number, such as 51507. This bottle was made in May of 2015 and expires in May of 2019.Use your Potable Aqua tablets for one year after the bottle is first opened, then discard. **Q: How many gallons of clean water will the bottle give?** A: 2 tablets per quart ready in 35 min. 50 tabs per bottle so one bottle should treat25 quarts remember to strain water first to get the solids out (like rain water from roof) **Q: is there any unusual taste to treated water and should it be filtered?** A: very little unusual taste on the treated water and i don't think there is enough contaminates for it to be filtered. if you see anything bulk in the water, then by all means go ahead and filter it. **Q: What are the dimensions of the bottle?** A: Robby, the bottle is about three inches tall & a bit larger around as your little finger. We have found that you can pack this type of bottle just about anywhere because of this size. It takes up minimal space. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purifying water when hard to get or find. *by H***S on 1 September 2022* I love the fact that this purifier is in such a small container that you can carry it wherever you go. brilliant ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Portable Aqua water purification tablets *by J***S on 19 February 2014* Very fast shipping and packaging is just like the picture but haven't opened or tried them yet so will have to wait and see. I did read adding vitamin c in the water can help neutralize the iodine taste but only after 34 minutes when the iodine is finished working/purifying. ******************************************************************** Some other comments about it on the internet.... The chemical name for vitamin C is ascorbic acid. When Iodine and ascorbic acid are combined in solution, a chemical reaction takes place. In this chemical reaction, the ascorbic acid molecule loses electrons, which are transferred to the iodine molecule. Chemists call this type of reaction an oxidation/reduction reaction (or redox reaction for short). The ascorbic acid is oxidized to dehydroascorbic acid, and the iodine is reduced to Iodide ions. Oxidation-reduction reactions always occur in pairs like this. The molecule that loses electrons is oxidized, and the molecule that accepts the electrons is reduced. ************************************************************************ Guess what else - it is an instantaneous chemical reaction. The ascorbic acid complexes the iodine on contact, removing both taste and color. Try it in a clear container. Watch the color disappear entirely before your eyes in a heartbeat when you invert the container to mix it. That color change tells you it's done. There is an important caveat: it only takes a VERY tiny amount (fits easily on the tip of a knife blade) of ground-up vitamin C tablet to do this in an entire gallon of water. Be advised that you will always add more than you really needed. No big deal UNLESS you forget to thoroughly rinse the water container before you add iodine the next time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product, taste is barely noticeable. *by A***H on 26 December 2013* There are two major approaches to purifying contaminated water: you can try to trap sediment and microorganisms via a filter, or you can use various methods to sterilize the water by killing anything living in it. For absolute safety, some recommend doing both, so I'm not going to sit and compare tablets to a pump filter, as they are different mechanisms of purification that aren't necessarily competitors. In fact, regardless of how you kill the bugs in your water, I recommend at the very least running the water through a cloth/bandana first as a first step in removing dirt and larger microorganisms. That gives these tablets three major competitors... The first, and cheapest, competitor is good old-fashioned boiling of water. In fact, boiling kills most things that some chemicals might not even get to. The downside, of course, is the need to start a fire, wait, and boil water. Good if you're camping overnight and prepping for the next day, but not so great if you need to fill up in the middle of a several-hour trek. If you're the kind of person who carries a mini-burner and a stove-top anyway, you probably don't need these tablets. The second, and most expensive, competitors are the UV light devices that sterilize using light. It sounds like nonsense, but it does in fact work. The problem is the cost and reliability. Sure, it can be argued that if you break down the cost per liter of water of a sterilizing pen is actually lower than using tablets, but that's only assuming that you actually get the maximum number of cycles that the manufacturer claims it is good for, and it ignores the cost of the batteries and the reliability of the products. From my experience (luckily, not with gear that I had to pay for), the SteriPEN is finicky from time to time. Unless you're doing light day-hikes, I wouldn't rely on batteries and electronics to hold up. Especially over years of hard use and being banged around in a backpack. It's nice having neat technology to show off, but nobody will be impressed when your magic light is broken and you're crapping your pants (literally). The third source of competition is other tablets/drops. There are several types, and while some tout better flavor, more effectiveness, etc, it really comes down to whether it'll kill the bugs in whatever area you're hiking. In other words: most of them are the same unless you're headed to an area with a very specific rare microorganism that certain tablets won't kill. These have held up for me through years of trekking on four different continents. That's quite good enough for me. The taste, sure, is a bit off, but it's nothing unbearable. Between tablets, I don't have much of a preference, but I do prefer tablets over liquid drops, as they're easier to carry and use. ## Frequently Bought Together - Potable Aqua Water Purification, Water Treatment Tablets - 50 count Bottle - LifeStraw Personal Water Purifier for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness - Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets with PA Plus, Portable and Effective Solution for Camping, Hiking, Emergencies, Natural Disasters and International Travel, Two 50ct Bottles --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/266568578-potable-aqua-water-purification-treatment-portable-drinking-water-treatment-camping](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/266568578-potable-aqua-water-purification-treatment-portable-drinking-water-treatment-camping) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*