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Backpacking water filter
« on: May 04, 2016, 10:51:23 AM »
I've been looking for a new water filter for backpack l. I need Somthjng light weight and compact. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've been using the katadyn filters for years and it still works great.  Just need something more compact


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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2016, 11:41:58 AM »
Your taking a filter to fill up say water bottles & camp water not just one to drink out of the stream with? Check REI and see the reviews is my suggestion
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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2016, 11:45:14 AM »
Correct.  I'm not looking for a straw style filter. I've looked at rei but can't convince the wife that spending )100+ on a filter is worth it


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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2016, 11:56:24 AM »
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I'm also interested in what people here have to recommend.
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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2016, 12:11:26 PM »
Sawyer mini or squeeze. Mini is more compact and works perfect.

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2016, 12:11:52 PM »
Check out the Sawyer line. Use the Sawyer mini which is around $25. Easy to use.

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2016, 12:13:02 PM »
http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/water/treatment/miniworks-ex-microfilter/product

These are the best IMO. We've had one in the family for 15 years. I wouldn't buy anything else. My friends have different filters and they felt cheap. This one is made to last. Pump incredibly fast and you can pump out of a mud puddle. You just scrub the outside of the filter every few sessions with a scotch brite and it never slows down.

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2016, 12:28:51 PM »
Sawyer mini or squeeze. Mini is more compact and works perfect.
:yeah: I use the mini and works great!

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2016, 01:36:46 PM »
Try the msr steri pen.

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2016, 01:59:53 PM »
Ill second the steri pen! Ultra light, fast, and effective! I also have an MSR mini0works filter that is great! If you're really concerned filter then steripen but honestly I just use the steripen for the past 3 years and its been fantastic.

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2016, 02:02:38 PM »
i like the steri pen too, the problem with the inline filters like the sawyer is if they freeze their toast.
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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2016, 02:11:25 PM »
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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2016, 02:15:35 PM »
Like has been said already, filters fail.  They freeze, or they are poorly maintained.  For most mountain stuff it's a combination of steri pen and aquamira drops.  If I'm somewhere that heavy sediment is a concern I'll bring the filter.
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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2016, 02:16:35 PM »
I sold my Steripen because I didnt like worrying about another item that needs batteries and it does NOT remove particles and organisms. It kills them yes. The Sawyer filter in a membrane that actually removes particles and harmful organisms. Keep it in your pack with your clothes or in your sleeping bag/quilt and you don't need to worry about freezing.

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2016, 02:20:52 PM »
I sold my Steripen because I didnt like worrying about another item that needs batteries and it does NOT remove particles and organisms. It kills them yes. The Sawyer filter in a membrane that actually removes particles and harmful organisms. Keep it in your pack with your clothes or in your sleeping bag/quilt and you don't need to worry about freezing.
  You still need to be diligent about maintenance, otherwise some really interesting stuff will start growing in that bad boy.
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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #15 on: May 05, 2016, 08:53:23 PM »
Ive been using the Katadyn Hiker for almost 5 years now.  I have used the Sawyer squeeze filter and never really liked it.  Have been interested in trying a Steripen, but the Hiker has always worked great for me so its not a big priority.

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #16 on: May 05, 2016, 09:00:27 PM »
I have the sawyer mini if you use hydration bladders you can cut it and install the sawyer as an in line filter.
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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2016, 09:27:00 PM »
http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/water/treatment/miniworks-ex-microfilter/product

These are the best IMO. We've had one in the family for 15 years. I wouldn't buy anything else. My friends have different filters and they felt cheap. This one is made to last. Pump incredibly fast and you can pump out of a mud puddle. You just scrub the outside of the filter every few sessions with a scotch brite and it never slows down.

Same thing we use :tup:

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2016, 09:39:26 PM »
http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/water/treatment/miniworks-ex-microfilter/product

These are the best IMO. We've had one in the family for 15 years. I wouldn't buy anything else. My friends have different filters and they felt cheap. This one is made to last. Pump incredibly fast and you can pump out of a mud puddle. You just scrub the outside of the filter every few sessions with a scotch brite and it never slows down.

Same thing we use :tup:

Do you scrub the filter after filling a bag up? Pumps so fast if you keep that filter clean!

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #19 on: June 24, 2016, 03:55:23 PM »
I have the sawyer mini, steri pen and the katadyn pump.
I like the sawyer the most for backpacking.

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Re: Backpacking water filter
« Reply #20 on: June 24, 2016, 04:37:46 PM »
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G4V4IVQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466811374&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=platypus+water+filter

This is what I have. A little spendy, but works great and is also a way to store water at camp.

 


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