Best high volume water filtration

[swift]

Ok guys help my make up my mind
I've been trying to figure out what is the best/lightest/fastest way to filter water for up to 3 guys   Thinking I'm going to peace something together as I don't see exactly what I'm thinking of
Thinking of something similar to the Platypus Gravity system except with zip top bags (3L )
I've been using a MSR pump and dromedary Blatter at about 23 oz total and in the quest to cut pack weight more I'm going to more shared gear

[danderson]

The Platypus system works best for large groups , been using it with the boy scouts for many years

[sirmissalot]

I have two systems that both work great. For large groups I have a Katadyn base camp that holds 10L, filters fast and is super handy. Fill it up, leave it hang and use water as neaded, really works great.

For just me or another buddy I have a 3L big zip with a quick detach and a sawyer mini filter. I can use it much the same as the base camp, but its probably half the weight and I still have the advantage of 3L of water in camp. I keep an MSR dromlite in my bag as my normal bladder/water source which also has the quick detach, so any time I need water I don't need to take it out of the bag I just disconnect the quick detach, attach the sawyer mini and fill'er up.

[jrebel]

Tag....

[JeffRaines]

I've seen people make a gravity filter out of a Sawyer Mini/Squeeze. Doesn't seem hard to do, and its cheap to boot!

[luvmystang67]

I've had great luck with the katadyn base camp.  Its all I use when we go.  Packs pretty small.  Use it to fill up platypus bags.  If you have a base camp you can leave it in a tree and use it for several bottle fills.  Really a handy unit.

[Craig]

Works great. Filter the first batch of water . Then fill up the top bag and bring it with you to filter later when you need more.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Platypus Gravity works great if you have a lake or large running source of water.

Ponds don't work well because there's no pre filter, and it will clog you up fast.

And if you are pulling out of puddles...good luck!

We switched to the Katadyn Hiker Pro and haven't looked back!



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[Utah]

Platypus Gravity works great if you have a lake or large running source of water.

Ponds don't work well because there's no pre filter, and it will clog you up fast.

And if you are pulling out of puddles...good luck!

We switched to the Katadyn Hiker Pro and haven't looked back!


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[jackelope]

Katadyn pro hiker here too. Zero complaints.

[actionshooter]

We have been using the Katadyn Basecamp for several years when there are 3+ of us. No complaints except when it gets really cold, I get volunteered to sleep with it so it doesn't freeze.....

[mazama]

I use to bring water with me when I went camping, but I stopped that years ago, I drink out of whatever creek or river iam close to,this would be eastern wa. only,have gone camping in spring and drank water that looked like beer,i even bring water home with me in 5gallon jugs,tastes better,i have a MSR plus a Katadyn that I have never used.

[jasnt]

Platypus Gravity works great if you have a lake or large running source of water.

Ponds don't work well because there's no pre filter, and it will clog you up fast.

And if you are pulling out of puddles...good luck!

We switched to the Katadyn Hiker Pro and haven't looked back!



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+1. Love the katadyn hiker pro!

[fillthefreezer]

another hiker pro vote. 40 pumps per liter on avg

[jackelope]

I use to bring water with me when I went camping, but I stopped that years ago, I drink out of whatever creek or river iam close to,this would be eastern wa. only,have gone camping in spring and drank water that looked like beer,i even bring water home with me in 5gallon jugs,tastes better,i have a MSR plus a Katadyn that I have never used.

I think I just got a little beaver fever just reading that. That'll get you one of these days.

[nanserbe]

Sawyer gravity filter, works the same as the platypus but with a better filter.

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[Karl Blanchard]

Depends on the hunt.  If you have flowing water or mountain lakes you are pulling from then aquamira drops are money.  If elk wallow is gonna be your likely water source then I take the Katadyn.

[carpsniperg2]

I use the katadyn hiker pro as well. Great unit.

[whacker1]

msr sweetwater

[Jonathan_S]

Depends on the hunt.  If you have flowing water or mountain lakes you are pulling from then aquamira drops are money.  If elk wallow is gonna be your likely water source then I take the Katadyn.

   wouldn't recommend dropping an aquamira in some good ol' muddy wallow water/pee

 

[Karl Blanchard]

Depends on the hunt.  If you have flowing water or mountain lakes you are pulling from then aquamira drops are money.  If elk wallow is gonna be your likely water source then I take the Katadyn.

   wouldn't recommend dropping an aquamira in some good ol' muddy wallow water/pee

 

  Let's face it though, even the K filters aren't gonna make that water taste good.  Ya it's gonna be good to go but tasty.....not so much! 

[Tim in Wa.]

Those Katadyn base camp filters are great plus for a couple of bucks you can get an attachment that allows you to use it as a portable shower

[The scout]

this thread is a bit old but Woot.com has the lifestraw mission gravity feed system. only for one more hour. 69$ for the 5lt and 79$ for the12lt.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

I use to bring water with me when I went camping, but I stopped that years ago, I drink out of whatever creek or river iam close to,this would be eastern wa. only,have gone camping in spring and drank water that looked like beer,i even bring water home with me in 5gallon jugs,tastes better,i have a MSR plus a Katadyn that I have never used.

I think I just got a little beaver fever just reading that. That'll get you one of these days.

Just once, and you will never look at water the same way again!

[jbeaumont21]

Is the Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Filter better then the MSR Sweetwater Filter? I have been using the MSR but it seems like it takes forever to fill up a bottle, just wondering if the Katadyn is quicker and easier to use...

[Karl Blanchard]

Is the Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Filter better then the MSR Sweetwater Filter? I have been using the MSR but it seems like it takes forever to fill up a bottle, just wondering if the Katadyn is quicker and easier to use...

YES!!!!  The Sweetwater is silly slow.  Only used it once and that was enough for me!

[cvandervort]

I've seen people make a gravity filter out of a Sawyer Mini/Squeeze. Doesn't seem hard to do, and its cheap to boot!

I am one of those....

Some of the fittings are tough to get (unless you order in bulk)
I did a lot of searching around and was able to pull it off though...

Cheap, light, and made me proud!

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[jbeaumont21]

Is the Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Filter better then the MSR Sweetwater Filter? I have been using the MSR but it seems like it takes forever to fill up a bottle, just wondering if the Katadyn is quicker and easier to use...

YES!!!!  The Sweetwater is silly slow.  Only used it once and that was enough for me!

Darn!  I was hoping someone wouldn't say that.  Now I have to buy one, and they aren't cheap. Thanks for the info.

[jasnt]

Is the Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Filter better then the MSR Sweetwater Filter? I have been using the MSR but it seems like it takes forever to fill up a bottle, just wondering if the Katadyn is quicker and easier to use...

YES!!!!  The Sweetwater is silly slow.  Only used it once and that was enough for me!

Darn!  I was hoping someone wouldn't say that.  Now I have to buy one, and they aren't cheap. Thanks for the info.

you won't be disappointed

[KFhunter]

Katadyn pro hiker here too. Zero complaints.

x3 or 4 or 5....

ya it's awesome.   I don't carry bladder bags anymore just a couple nalgene bottles but I'm swapping those to kleen canteen stainless so if needed I could cook in them or melt snow in it

[Miles]

Katadyn pro hiker here too. Zero complaints.

x3 or 4 or 5....

ya it's awesome.   I don't carry bladder bags anymore just a couple nalgene bottles but I'm swapping those to kleen canteen stainless so if needed I could cook in them or melt snow in it

Make sure anything you heat on the stove is a single wall container.

[Karl Blanchard]

Katadyn pro hiker here too. Zero complaints.

x3 or 4 or 5....

ya it's awesome.   I don't carry bladder bags anymore just a couple nalgene bottles but I'm swapping those to kleen canteen stainless so if needed I could cook in them or melt snow in it

Make sure anything you heat on the stove is a single wall container.

  double wall= exploding bottle

[Tbob]

I have a gravity filter as well and just use the dirty water bag then filter that water ( by gravity) into a collapsible 5gl container with a spicket. We just kind of constantly keep refilling the bag every now and again and before you know it we have a full 5gl of clean water to use. By myself, I only use my Aqua-Mirra drops. I'm always by a lake, creek or river though. I have a 3ltr platypus that I will fill up and 15 min I have clean water to drink .