Hunting Washington Forum

Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: Ltburrows on May 04, 2016, 10:51:23 AM

Title: Backpacking water filter
Post by: Ltburrows 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

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: Skyvalhunter 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
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: Ltburrows 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

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: Seahawk12 on May 04, 2016, 11:56:24 AM: Tag.
I'm also interested in what people here have to recommend.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: BeWitty on May 04, 2016, 12:11:26 PM: Sawyer mini or squeeze. Mini is more compact and works perfect.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: bowhunterty on May 04, 2016, 12:11:52 PM: Check out the Sawyer line. Use the Sawyer mini which is around $25. Easy to use.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: Duckslayer89 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.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: BIGDOG253 on May 04, 2016, 12:28:51 PM: Quote from: BeWitty on May 04, 2016, 12:11:26 PM
Sawyer mini or squeeze. Mini is more compact and works perfect.
:yeah: I use the mini and works great!
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: scottcrb on May 04, 2016, 01:36:46 PM: Try the msr steri pen.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: Holg3107 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.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 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.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: CoryTDF on May 04, 2016, 02:11:25 PM: Here are a couple that I reviewed and really like. They would be worth looking into.

http://ireviewgear.com/cool-gear/platypus-gravity-works-water-filtration-system-review/

http://ireviewgear.com/cool-gear/sawyer-gravity-filter-and-other-product-review/
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: Karl Blanchard 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.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: BeWitty 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.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 04, 2016, 02:20:52 PM: Quote from: BeWitty 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.
You still need to be diligent about maintenance, otherwise some really interesting stuff will start growing in that bad boy.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: davk 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.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: biggfish 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.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: SCRUBS on May 05, 2016, 09:27:00 PM: Quote from: Duckslayer89 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.

Same thing we use :tup:
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 05, 2016, 09:39:26 PM: Quote from: SCRUBS on May 05, 2016, 09:27:00 PM
Quote from: Duckslayer89 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.

Same thing we use :tup:

Do you scrub the filter after filling a bag up? Pumps so fast if you keep that filter clean!
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: T-Dozzer 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.
Title: Re: Backpacking water filter
Post by: dan11011 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.