Post by: T-Dozzer on February 26, 2014, 07:43:24 PM
Anybody have suggestions or thoughts?
Post by: 7mag. on February 26, 2014, 09:25:17 PM
Post by: Bmcox86 on February 26, 2014, 11:20:09 PM
Post by: fair-chase on February 27, 2014, 03:33:23 AM
Post by: swanny on February 27, 2014, 11:04:35 AM
Post by: T-Dozzer on February 28, 2014, 06:50:34 PM
Post by: Bmcox86 on March 02, 2014, 05:43:37 AM
http://www.rei.com/product/866577/sawyer-mini-water-filter (http://www.rei.com/product/866577/sawyer-mini-water-filter)
Post by: T-Dozzer on March 02, 2014, 10:27:48 AM
Thanks for the tips. They look pretty cool.
Post by: T-Dozzer on March 02, 2014, 10:49:21 AM
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?
Post by: Bmcox86 on March 02, 2014, 10:55:36 AM
Post by: T-Dozzer on March 02, 2014, 10:57:43 AM
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.
Post by: follow maggie on March 02, 2014, 12:13:45 PM
Post by: JLS on March 02, 2014, 12:34:35 PM
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.
Post by: troyspinetar on March 02, 2014, 02:17:06 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on March 02, 2014, 02:22:10 PM
Sounds like everyone likes the sawyer or katadyn. Makes researching easy for me. Thanks for the input thus far
Post by: timberghost72 on March 04, 2014, 10:04:14 AM
Post by: swanny on March 04, 2014, 11:30:59 AM
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".
Post by: T-Dozzer on March 14, 2014, 12:04:40 AM
Thanks for the tip.
I might buy the hiker pro and stash it away for the zombie apocalypse too.
Post by: Bmcox86 on March 14, 2014, 08:48:24 PM
Post by: Bmcox86 on March 17, 2014, 06:11:46 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on March 17, 2014, 06:33:41 PM
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 $
Post by: 7mag. on March 17, 2014, 08:36:10 PM
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 $
:yeah: REI doesn't get my money. You can order from Sawyer or Amazon.
Post by: losdaddy7 on March 17, 2014, 08:43:39 PM
Post by: Bmcox86 on March 17, 2014, 08:47:15 PM
I like buying stuff at rei and returning it if I don't like it.
Post by: ridgefire on March 17, 2014, 09:18:41 PM
Post by: stevemiller on March 17, 2014, 09:30:30 PM
Post by: Smossy on March 17, 2014, 09:31:24 PM
I really like my Sawyer Squeeze Filter. Better than a pump, in my opinion.Same thing I use. I like it.