[pct-l] water Straw

[Paul Bodnar]

For an affordable water straw go to walmart.com and search for "sawyer water filter" or see direct link below.  See reviews and specifications for more information.  One of the reviewers remarks about the use and effectiveness in Haiti so this might be the filter you are talking about.  

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sawyer-Inline-Water-Filter-with-34-Ounce-Bottle/8283710

 

I haven't seen people use these as straws on the PCT.    I did see one reviewer set-up this filter as an inline filter from a bladder which might be more practical.  

 

I recommend testing any water filter out prior to using it on any hike.  I personally don't have any experience with this filter.

 

Paul

> 
> I seem to recall hearing something about a water filtering straw that were being given to the people of Haiti.  As I understand it, you just stick it into the water and suck and the water you get is clean.  I have never heard of such a thing although it sounds ultra-light.  The closest thing I can think of are those water bottles that have the filter inside with the water and that you would then suck out.  If these Haiti straws were any good I would expect to be seeing everyone carrying one, but I haven't heard a peep about them. Do any of you know anything about these things?
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