[pct-l] Filters vs. chemicals

[AsABat]

Yes, inline filters are lightweight fast solutions. I still have a couple
new Safewater Anywhere filters I stocked up on before they quit. I actually
use three methods of water treatment depending on use: an inline filter on
water I want to drink now, Aqua Mira on water I want to add electrolyte mix
to (after 30 minutes), and boiling for water for dinner.

AsABat



On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:41 PM, Nathan Miller <erccmacfitheal at yahoo.com>wrote:

> > The best solution I have found so far is the Sawyer inline
> > water filter.
> >
> > It weighs only 2-3 ounces and goes inline in the drinking
> > tube from your
> > water bladder, so you just fill up with water and it is
> > filtered as you suck
> > it through.
>
> I'll second that!  I traded my MSR MiniWorks, at a pound (plus a bit for
> residual water, even after post-pump flush), for a Sawyer on my Oregon
> Section-A hike back in June.  Also a bit concerned about clogging, I'm
> thinking about adding a pre-filter to catch the big stuff.
>
> -Nate, the Trail Zombie
>
> No map shows everything.
>
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