Water purifier pump suggestions?

[T-Dozzer]

Time to start thinking about my pack for upcoming elk season. Usually hike in and spike camp. I've been using a steri-pen if need be, but don't like the idea of drinking dead stuff. Looking at light, small, packable pumps that will last a long time.
Anybody have suggestions or thoughts?

[7mag.]

I really like my Sawyer Squeeze Filter. Better than a pump, in my opinion.

[Bmcox86]

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[fair-chase]

Another vote for the Sawyer Mini.

[swanny]

Been using the Katadyn Hiker Pro for about 5 years now. Used it everywhere around Washington from the coastal streams to the mountains. Never had it clog up once yet.

[T-Dozzer]

Thanks. I'll check out both of them

[Bmcox86]

http://www.rei.com/product/858764/sawyer-squeeze-water-filter-32-fl-oz

http://www.rei.com/product/866577/sawyer-mini-water-filter

[T-Dozzer]

^^  I'm going to get one just deciding on size.
Thanks for the tips. They look pretty cool.

[T-Dozzer]

Katadyn hiker pro for me. Used it all over with great success.

They look nicer and can filter more water, but take up more room. Wouldn't mind the katadyn either I guess. Does it seem bulky or do you notice it in your pack?

[Bmcox86]

Do you use a hydration bladder? If so you can rig the mini in line and filter as you drink

[T-Dozzer]

Do you use a hydration bladder? If so you can rig the mini in line and filter as you drink

I do use one. That's pretty cool.

[follow maggie]

I used the MSR Sweetwater for years until I broke it. It was a good filter, never had trouble with it.

[JLS]

Been using the Katadyn Hiker Pro for about 5 years now. Used it everywhere around Washington from the coastal streams to the mountains. Never had it clog up once yet.

I use the Hiker Pro also.  I have not had it completely clog up, but I have had it get really stiff.  We were pumping out of a creek with a lot of sedimintary soil with Bentonite in it. 

One advantage I've found to the Hiker Pro is that you can pump out of some very small trickles where it would be very difficult to obtain water otherwise.

I've never noticed the extra bulk, because it's all I've ever used.

[troyspinetar]

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[T-Dozzer]

Guess I was only one using a steri pen.
Sounds like everyone likes the sawyer or katadyn. Makes researching easy for me. Thanks for the input thus far

[timberghost72]

I'm sure everyone already knows this but if on a longer trip, to save your filter system from plugging up from repeated dirty sources, use a coffee filter and rubber band on the inlet if possible. These weigh nothing and filter out the larger junk so you won't have to field clean your filter. Shorter trips don't matter much since you can clean at home. Also if using a steripen, use the coffee filter to filter out the sediment and other junk. Of course you'll need two containers. Just a thought  I've only done this once but it worked pretty good. I use an MSR Miniworks filter.

[swanny]

Katadyn hiker pro for me. Used it all over with great success.

They look nicer and can filter more water, but take up more room. Wouldn't mind the katadyn either I guess. Does it seem bulky or do you notice it in your pack?

I dont find it bulky at all. It has a nice zippered carrying pouch that it comes in. I don't typically bring the cleaning kit on trips, so that takes some of the bulk and weight out. I'd say the zippered pouch probably measures 4"x8".

[T-Dozzer]

Sawyer mini showed up in mail today.
Thanks for the tip.

I might buy the hiker pro and stash it away for the zombie apocalypse too.

[Bmcox86]

Nice I think your enjoy it. I'm going to put a mini and survival straw in my bug out kit soon

[Bmcox86]

I wish the sawyer mini would be in stock in my rei when I go in. Want one for my bladder

[T-Dozzer]

I wish the sawyer mini would be in stock in my rei when I go in. Want one for my bladder

Just order off ebay or amazon. It's cheaper. Besides, REI doesn't support hunting so they don't get my $

[7mag.]

I wish the sawyer mini would be in stock in my rei when I go in. Want one for my bladder

Just order off ebay or amazon. It's cheaper. Besides, REI doesn't support hunting so they don't get my $

   REI doesn't get my money. You can order from Sawyer or Amazon.

[losdaddy7]

Love my Katydyn pro... They have them at Costco every spring... 

[Bmcox86]

I hate amazon, every time I buy something from there my card number gets stolen

I like buying stuff at rei and returning it if I don't like it.

[ridgefire]

I have the hiker and hiker pro and prefer the regular hiker. Costs less and you don't have to worry about breaking the little plastic contraption that is on the bottom of the hiker pro. I have never tried the inline filters but like to keep my bladder in the pack and just pump it in through the hose 

[stevemiller]

I dont want this to sound wrong,Gonna get me one someday,But I have drank water from every creek with white water in wa. that I have come across and have never had a problem.Has anyone on here ever  gotten sick from drinking from a natural spring in WA.? 

[Smossy]

I really like my Sawyer Squeeze Filter. Better than a pump, in my opinion.

Same thing I use. I like it.