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.