jhereg
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My Bugout Bag is crying for a water filter. I don't want one of the bottle style. I want durable, effective & would like inexpensive:broke: . :grin2: Budget of up to $100, but less is better if I can get quality. Suggestions?
Water Filters
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cognitivefun
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The Katadyn Backpacker I think fits the bill. Removes everything apparently and costs about $60.
AlphaTea
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You need a MSR WaterWorks or MiniWorks.
They can be found for less than $100.
I have a Waterworks in my BOB.
They can be found for less than $100.
I have a Waterworks in my BOB.
dtrego
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For sheer filtering capacity and around $100, I don't know of any small filter that beats the Katadyn Combi - advertised for up to 13,000 liters. Ceramic filter, though, which might be a concern. Found it for $84 at moosejaw.com (whom I've never dealt with - just did a quick froogle search to see if it was in your price range). What you buy will be a tradeoff between filtering capacity, what it can do (ie, filter vs. purifier), pump effort, output, and probably a bunch of other factors. I have the Combi, but I've heard good things about MSR, too.
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ChopperCFI
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I personally use a Katadyn Hiker Pro for portable applications. This is a filter, not a purifier. In the US, the reduced protection does not concern me. Besides, many purifiers use some form of iodine and I am allergic to iodine. I also carry Katadyn Micropur chemical treatment as a backup.
I recently saw this RV filter discussed in Camping Life magazine. It appears to be a true purifier; not just a filter. It does require some water pressure to work. I was thinking about it as an urban disaster option where city water was flowing, but not safe to drink.
I recently saw this RV filter discussed in Camping Life magazine. It appears to be a true purifier; not just a filter. It does require some water pressure to work. I was thinking about it as an urban disaster option where city water was flowing, but not safe to drink.
jhereg
Enlightened
What about filter types? It appears the ceramic filters last longer, but I have heard they will crack if you get them too cold once they are wet. Anyone want to give me the advantages/disadvantages of the various filter types?
CLHC
Flashaholic
Have you checked out this site regarding water purifiers?
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Lea...p/filter3f.jsp&vcat=REI_EXPERT_ADVICE_CAMPING
Hope you find what you're looking for and Enjoy!
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Lea...p/filter3f.jsp&vcat=REI_EXPERT_ADVICE_CAMPING
Hope you find what you're looking for and Enjoy!
I'll second the vote for MSR Miniworks EX filter. You may also want to get the "McNett Frontier Emergency Water Filter System" Its a straw type of filter but it only removes particles down to 2 microns (good enough to remove Giardia, Cryptosporidium and E. Coli). At only $7-$8, its a cheap backup. Unlike the dubious "Survival Straw", McNett is a pretty reputable company - they make the Aquamira filtering bottle and other stuff (see McNett)
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