Water Purifiers

[Elkaholic87]

I'm just curious as to which water purifiers some of you are you using and what the pros/cons are of your current system. I'm thinking about getting the First Need XLE and was hoping to get some feedback, thanks.


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[Rider]

MSR MiniWorks Microfilter

Cons: Slower than others, somewhat pricey.

Pros: Very effective, attaches to my MSR water bladder that goes in my pack, lightweight ~1#

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I have the Platy Gravity Filter.

Pro's:  High volume, minimum work.

Con's:  I wouldn't use it in super silty water, it clogs easily and is not field serviceable.

I also have the Katadyn Hiker Pro on order for use in areas where I will need to field service it.

[mossy8352]

You will like the Katadyn it works.

[Maligator]

I use the Steri - pen for clear water and then strain it with a coffee filter if it's loaded with particulates. 

[Bmcox86]

Sawyer squeeze and sawyer mini

[Fl0und3rz]

http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/water-treatment-and-hydration/expedition-water-treatment-and-hydration/miniworks-ex-microfilter/product

MSR Miniworks Microfilter EX backed up by

Pros:
Local company;
Made in USA;
Bulletproof;
Been around almost unchanged for a quite a while and popular, so replacement consumables and accessories are readily available; and
Attaches directly to a wide-mouth Nalgene bottle or similar.

Cons:
Somewhat heavy and bulky compared to some of the super lightweight versions. 

But if I want to go lightweight, I just boil or use water purification tablets.

[Rider]

Good read: http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/water-treatment-backcountry.html

[fair-chase]

Sawyer mini for me. But it's a filter, not a purifier. I just don't have a need for a purifier in the areas that I frequent.

Pros:
Lightweight
Compact
Versatile
Low Price

Cons:
Slow when using as a gravity filter. Moderate if you can apply pressure.
When used as an inline filter to your water bladder, there is some resistance. Similar to drinking a milkshake through a straw.

[Jingles]

Don't use one have been drinking creek, stream and river water in the mountains for nigh on 21 years and haven't had a problem yet (knock on wood)
If all else fail just boil the water before drinking cold

[Elkaholic87]

I assume you boil all of your water?


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[rover758]

I gotta agree with the two previous posts 'cept I've been drinking out of running water for nigh onto 50 years in the outdoors.  Boiling water is your sure bet.  15 or so years ago my brother and I would meet up one a year and hike 50 to 75 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT).  He had a water purifier that suffered failure a time or two.  It was a pain to use as well.  Me?  I always stuck to the old school.  Iodine tables followed by a Ph balancer.  Water was always fine.  Takes up less space and weighs next to nothing in the pack.