BeFree filter and small squeeze bottle or the near identical Hydrapack is light and simple. I carry the tabs as my backup.
Same for me. I use the Hydrapack filter and 3L bag in case I need more water with me. Tabs are my backup.
How much life are you getting out of the BeFree filter setup? How bulletproof is it?
I'm at about 3 years and it's still going fine. When it even hints at slowing I swish it in the stream. I tend to swish it every time at the end of my evening water filtering sessions. It's used almost 100% on clear flowing high country creeks with some use on cattle tanks in AZ NM elk country. I make sure to store it wet. If they dry out they can have much reduced flow until fully wetted again which can take an overnight soak. I noticed Backpacking Light (Ryan Jordan owner/founder) has recently moved to recommending the Hydrapak. He claims better life and less slowing or clogging. When it's time to replace my BeFree I'll probably buy the Hydrapak since they are directly compatible.
Awesome info thanks for sharing!
That’s crazy light man. Are you doing anything for water filtration or purification? I see you don’t have a stove or spoon listed. What does your food like like for a day? Are you carrying anything for medical or a possibles pouch?
