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Just got back from using the Rapid Pure in the Arctic for a few days and it worked well. It did freeze once but worked fine once thawed


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I've used the Sawyer the last couple years. Have been happy, but I did freeze it pretty good once, and the bags are well worn. Not sure I am confident I won't tear a bag, and they state it should not be frozen. So, now I don't know if it's really working.

Edit: for under $20 I just picked up a new Sawyer mini.

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Can anyone elaborate on how what components they're using to set up a Sawyer Mini as a gravity filter? I've used the Katadyn Hiker for years, so I'm not really up on this stuff...

I bought the Mini hoping to squeeze from a Platy bag through the filter and into a Nalgene bottle or another Platy bag for more storage. The threads on the Platy bag don't exactly fit (well, sort of...not really).

Can I just use Platypus drinking tube from the dirty bag to the filter and another from the filter to the clean bag? Another $25, but should work and uses the bags I already have a bunch of.

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Glacial water or dirty needs to be settled first if you want any filter life. Visit your local water treatment plant and ask if you can have some of there coagulant. Add 5 to 10 drops per gallon let it settle then filter the top clear portion. PM for more details.


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How do these stack up against salt water? I am planning on graduating from lakes & streams to the big water, and was looking for something other than carrying water along in any form. Thanks.

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I used this http://shop.katadyn.com/product/8019160?catalog_id=1&language_id=1

2 weeks in AK with no problems plus a couple 3-4 day backpacking trips.

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Originally Posted by johnw
Currently use a katadyn hiker. It works well but is a bit slow, and only fits certain water bottles.

What is the easiest, simplest, safest, and fastest filter to use?


At 11oz my katadyn hiker is heavier than I like. But for over the last 10 years it's been flawless in every aspect of the word.

Been around MSR pumps that broke or didn't like. And twice now I've watched guys trying to suck start gravity fed filters. (Go ahead) smile

How do you attach the KH to other bottles? You talking about hooking the hose up to a nipple or something? Never tried it. I just unscrew the cap and fill it. 3 litre platy zip the best. smile


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Originally Posted by Ed_T
+1 on the Rapid Pure.
You can freeze them, thaw them out and they still work.

MSR has a new filter as well that even removes virus's and is self flushing.
Only drawback is the $300 price tag.

Hey Ed,Where do you find those filters ?
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I have used a platypus system for years after using a pump before.

Love the platypus. Have never had a problem with plugging or speed.

I use it in the bush in Canada every year for some time now and it works great.

I need to get a spare bag, but otherwise no complaints.

It probably wouldn't be ideal if there was just 1 person. But, if you are procuring water for a couple or more people, it's the [bleep].


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