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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2016 23:24:58 GMT -8
I was going camping frequently, I always take some bottle water, it is too heavy to carry, I heard outdoor water filters is a good kit to provide the healthy water, could you please tell me what kind of outdoor water filters you have purchased when you go outside? Please give me some suggestions!
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 4:20:19 GMT -8
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Post by cweston on May 23, 2016 9:00:02 GMT -8
I use a platypus gravity filter--I love not having to pump, and it's especially nice when you base camp, or have 3-4 people at camp--because you can bring a large quantity of water back to camp.
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Post by rebeccad on May 23, 2016 18:58:55 GMT -8
There are a lot of kinds out there. When backpacking, we've gone really light, and now just use purification tablets most of the time. I'm thinking of getting a gravity filter because I don't like the taste of the purification. It's not strong or awful, but it does interfere with the wonderful taste of mountain water.
Also used a Steri-Pen when abroad, and long ago a Pur Hiker, which is something else now (company got bought out).
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Post by riversong on Aug 3, 2016 12:33:54 GMT -8
Not a filter, but I just use Aquamira drops. They don't get clogged or fail and are light. |
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Post by zeke on Aug 3, 2016 12:53:03 GMT -8
Pur was bought out by katadyn, and their Hiker Pro was similar to what I used before I stopped pumping. The gravity filters are better, IMO. I have also used the tablets seen on that same page, to much success.
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Aug 3, 2016 16:06:53 GMT -8
Primary: Steri-Pen. I'm not fond of electronics in the backcountry, but it's very quick, which is nice when you're being swarmed by blackflies.
In case the Steri-Pen fails, I bring tablets for backup.
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Post by wanderingwildcat on Aug 3, 2016 16:56:12 GMT -8
I have a Sawyer Mini Water Purification system, and a "LifeStraw Go" water bottle that I carry empty. It's got a filter in the straw and works great for me.
I've only used my water purification gear to test it out, never had to actually depend on it yet. I always carry plenty of water and Gatorade on my hikes.
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Post by crick on Oct 24, 2016 5:54:59 GMT -8
+1 for Sawyer Mini, though lately having trouble with the flow rate.
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Post by BigLoad on Oct 24, 2016 6:26:54 GMT -8
I mostly use an MSR gravity filter, sometimes with an activated charcoal filter on the output hose. The Platypus gravity filter is pretty much the same in terms of performance. When I expect the nastiest water, I use an MSR Miniworks with a prefilter made for the MSR Sweetwater. That setup is heavier and its a pain to pump, but it is easier to restore to functionality in bad conditions. I bring a Sawyer Mini as backup in either case.
I've used most of the popular filters, such as the Hiker Pro, and they all work well enough.
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Oct 24, 2016 7:05:46 GMT -8
If it stays mostly above freezing, a Sawyer squeeze filter. Below freezing, Aquamira drops with a pre-filter.
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 25, 2016 20:16:32 GMT -8
I've only used my water purification gear to test it out, never had to actually depend on it yet. I always carry plenty of water and Gatorade on my hikes. That will change when we get you out backpacking  |
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 25, 2016 20:16:37 GMT -8
I've only used my water purification gear to test it out, never had to actually depend on it yet. I always carry plenty of water and Gatorade on my hikes. That will change when we get you out backpacking |
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Post by wanderingwildcat on Oct 30, 2016 15:55:59 GMT -8
I've only used my water purification gear to test it out, never had to actually depend on it yet. I always carry plenty of water and Gatorade on my hikes. That will change when we get you out backpacking I've definitely been using it on the trail. I've filtered water for myself and friends that I hike with. Never had any problems. |
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Post by reuben on Oct 30, 2016 16:04:53 GMT -8
Sawyer mini with Evernew bladders/bottles that collapse when not in use. Make sure you know which is the dirty and which is the clean bladder.
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