Water purification

[Obsessed1]

Looking for Input on your favorite filtration system for 2-3 people?. Currently I have a Msr mini works ex? (Or similar... its 15 years old now) and a katadyn hiker pro. I also often pack a life straw. Usualy the areas i pack into finding water is simple and plentiful so I try to carry only 2 liters in a hydration bag and a nalgene bottle and replentish as needed. This saves pack/ carrying weight, the old Msr, even with new ceramic filter seems to take a while to push a few liters through so I picked up the katadyn. Just wondering if there's a faster more effective lighter method for water purification ( no tablets....cant stand the taste) ? Thanks

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Sawyer mini or squeeze filter

 

[Beckjhong]

Mini would (did) drive me crazy with the slow filter rate.


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[scp]

If filtration itself is a must, you have some pretty good systems already. If your water sources are clear running, perhaps consider just a purification unit like the steripen. I was a filtration loyalist for a long time because I just felt it did a better (safer) job. The mountain streams I sourced from really didn’t warrant a pump filter system, and I was far happier when I made the switch. Unless you’re drinking some highly questionable water, you can’t beat the ease of use and safety benefits of the steripen. After all, the Red Cross endorses them and uses them for disaster relief efforts.

 

[Backyard]

Forget the Sawyer Mini, way too slow. The Squeeze is far faster as a squeeze and your best bet is to either set it up to also use as a gravity system for back at camp. Or purchase a gravity system for camp like a Katadyn. And neither use batteries.

 

[Ariettabob]

I’ve used many different filters, including the Katadyn hiker. My absolute favorite right now is the Sawyer Gravity system. Yes, I’ve had Sawyer Mini’s that were very slow but the Gravity system is much faster flowing.

 

[rustneversleeps]

Sawyer squeeze

 

[mvrk28]

I ditched the mini this year for a Katadyn hiker pump setup. Looks like a great option far. I also use a Lifestraw filter cap in my Nalgene.

 

[ssoutdoors]

I run the sawyer squeeze, with the quick connect attachment its a breeze. Can fill your hydration bladder without emptying out your pack. Keep a few spare empty bags (weigh next to nothing) allows you to grab water quickly when convenient and then filter when you have time or are at camp.

 

[MaxHenderson]

I ditched the mini this year for a Katadyn hiker pump setup. Looks like a great option far. I also use a Lifestraw filter cap in my Nalgene.

How do you like the life straw filter?


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[Totoro]

Though slower than others and portly, I have complete faith in my MSR Guardian.

 

[mvrk28]

How do you like the life straw filter?


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It's pretty nice, super easy to use. You can remove the filter when drinking filtered water which comes in handy. Overall a good option IMO.

 

[MaxHenderson]

It's pretty nice, super easy to use. You can remove the filter when drinking filtered water which comes in handy. Overall a good option IMO.

I will give it a shot, thank you!


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[Chordeiles]

Another vote for the Sawyer Squeeze.

 

[Catahoula]

I carry the Katadyn hiker pro and a Life Straw.

 

[307pursuit]

Filtration systems are too heavy, and too complicated ... I've used the Katatdyn filtration tablets for 3 years. 1 tablet per liter, 30 minute wait. No aftertaste. Simple, light, cheap, awesome. Backcountry.com has them on sale now for 30% off - just picked up a season's worth.

 

[Backyard]

Filtration systems are too heavy, and too complicated ... I've used the Katatdyn filtration tablets for 3 years. 1 tablet per liter, 30 minute wait. No aftertaste. Simple, light, cheap, awesome. Backcountry.com has them on sale now for 30% off - just picked up a season's worth.

My whole system weighs 8.1oz, I'm not sure I understand the thinking that fill-squeeze-drink is complicated. But I don't have the 30 min wait. Whatever works best though, everyone has different tastes.

 

[LionHead]

I ran the mini for about 3 years rigged up with quick release between 2 source bladders. This year I stepped up to a squeeze. Way faster, no moving parts.

This way if water is hundreds of feet down ill load 3L clean and 3L in the dirty bag and filter back at camp. I like being hydrated

Similar to the platypus system but more durable.

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[Benny40]

Sawer Squeeze for personal, then bring aqua tabs for big bladder camp water. Works pretty slick


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[Simps]

Depends on your water sources.
I had a Katadyn Hiker Pro the last few years and I would not recommend it for silty creeks. It got clogged so bad that each pump resulted in only a few drops of filtered water. I even tied a piece of cheese cloth to the end to help aid in eliminating the silt and that did nothing.


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