pump water filter?

[todd kelly]

Hey, I'm looking for some input on a good pump style water filter to be used in a base camp.

Currently we have been using a Katadyn ceradyn drip filter but have had nothing but issues with the filters breaking, They are pretty fragile and we have broken a few buy bumping the filter system in the back of a truck while loading up our gear, and have also cracked two in freezing weather. They are getting too expensive to replace, so I'm looking at switching to a pump style filter.

I want a pump style filter to use while canoeing ect as well. I won't be using it while backpacking so weight is not a big concern of mine. I have looked into the sawyer filters, but have read that they are really bad at breaking in freezing weather.

So what are the good ones?

 

[Clarktar]

http://www.nrs.com/product/2702/katadyn-expedition-water-filter

 

[todd kelly]

http://www.nrs.com/product/2702/katadyn-expedition-water-filter

haha, yeah, I think I would have to get a second job to pay for the divorce lawyer!

 

[Clarktar]

My thoughts exactly. But you never know, some people on here seem to have plenty of cash to burn...

 

[Backpack Hunter]

All....well most of the filters out there are susceptible to freezing. The MSR Sweetwater, and Katadyn Hiker Pro both work pretty well.

 

[Backyard]

This unit is pretty indestructible, easy to clean, and has a fairly high flow rate. I've used one for quite a few years taking groups out on week-long canoe trips. Never had an issue.
It can be had cheaper than at REI too

http://www.rei.com/product/851771/first-need-xle-elite-water-purifier

 

[Bonedalien]

sorry Todd,this is a bit off topic but i have an old PUR pump . since i cant find the PUR brand anymore and one of the Katadyn models looks exacty the same i was wondering if they were bought out or renamed. and if maybe the Katadyn filters would fit a PUR.

 

[orionsbrother]

haha, yeah, I think I would have to get a second job to pay for the divorce lawyer!

$1500 for a water filter? I wouldn't have to worry about a divorce attorney. The crime scene guys would be taking pictures of pieces of me clinging to the walls.

 

[Tim M]

sorry Todd,this is a bit off topic but i have an old PUR pump . since i cant find the PUR brand anymore and one of the Katadyn models looks exacty the same i was wondering if they were bought out or renamed. and if maybe the Katadyn filters would fit a PUR.

Katadyne bought out PUR water filters but i am not sure if the new filters will fit the old body.

 

[Randle]

Bonedalien, I have found if I google the PUR filter I need it comes up with Katadyn filter replacement and lists the PUR model it fits.

 

[Bonedalien]

thanks Randle and Tim. and thanks Todd for a slight hijack of your thread.

 

[Spike_Sniper]

I have been using the MSR Sweetwater forever. I have had it freeze on me several times and it never broke.

 

[rodney482]

Hiker pro has served me well!

 

[Yogi82]

Hiker Pro for me also. Price was right and design appears sturdy.