[pct-l] clean water

[John Casterline]

I use a Sawyer in - line water filter at 2 oz and love it.  I had heard that
they were sometimes tuff to suck, but I didnt find this to be true if you
primed it properly.

On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 10:32 AM, Kevin Cook <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:

> Their site says 7.4 oz. That's a LOT better then my MiniWorks at 1lb.
> This one appears to be a pump though. Is there a different model that is
> gravity feed? I'm intrigued by the thought of not having to pump. I like
> the
> idea of setting the gravity system and going about other trail chores while
> my water is filtered for me.
>
> I had made a budget estimate for this trip, but I keep finding more and
> more
> gear I want to make lighter :P
>
> I had planned to only carry the MiniWorks in socal where there are some
> gross water sources, and then switch to chemical treatment at KM. At 7 oz,
> I
> might reconsider. Filtered water tastes better, and I'm picky about what I
> drink. :P
>
> On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 5:28 AM, Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com
> >wrote:
>
> > i've use it ... had no problems whatsoever... and if you dont take all
> the
> > extras it's like 8.3 ounces.
> >
> > i never had a problem filling mine from streams or puddles,  never used a
> > dirty
> > vessel.
> >
> > Goodluck
> > ~Paul
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: James F. Miller <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com>
> > To: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> > Sent: Wed, December 29, 2010 12:24:46 AM
> > Subject: [pct-l] clean water
> >
> >
> > Anyone ever use a MSR Hyperflow.
> >
> > No moving parts and 10.5oz.
> >
> > 1L per minute or so.
> >
> > Intriguing
> >
> > I think the downside is having a 'dirty' vessel to fill it with
> >
> >
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