[pct-l] Sawyer Squeeze

[Joe Bernier]

I love my Sawyer Squeeze . . . I use it with a 1 liter Evernew water bag. Just fill it up and squeeze. The flow is great . . . no sucking to get a good drink of water. Just hold the bag above your head and roll the bag to squeeze out the water . . . no waiting . . . no chemical taste . . . no pumping.

But like Sphinx said, if the water source is shallow you have the problem of getting the water into the bag . . . but you have that problem with everything except a pump . . . a scoop or straw of some sort to divert water into your bag does the trick . . . a coffee mug or cook pot . . . etc



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On May 28, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Michael Badger <mbadger at mbadger.com> wrote:

> Hi Bunnyslayer,
> 
> I'm thru hiking this year, and am currently in Mojave. I've been using
> the sawyer squeeze with no problem the entire way so far, with the
> large bag that comes with it.
> 
> The only thing is that it can be difficult to get water into the bag
> if there is not a good flow at the source. So, I have a Gatorade
> bottle that I cut the bottom off of (leave the cap on). I use that to
> scoop the water up and pour it into my bag. I then squeeze-filter it
> into my bottles.
> 
> I also use the modified bottle to store the whole thing. I roll the
> bag around the filter and put the whole thing into the bottle.
> 
> So far, so good and the bag hasn't broken on me.
> 
> Sphinx
> 
> 
> 
> On May 28, 2013, at 12:41 PM, Judson Brown <judsonwb at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> How are most people using the Sawyer filtration system? I know there are a
>> lot of variations, and wanted to gather more info before making a final
>> choice.
>> 
>> I've read that the bag are prone to rupturing. Is there a good bag to use
>> instead that is compatible with the filter?
>> 
>> I've also read about some people have it hooked in-line with their
>> hydration bladder in their pack so that when they drink from the tube while
>> hiking, it pull the water through the filter.
>> 
>> My understanding is limited. I would appreciate any feedback/personal
>> experience with the system that people can share.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> bunnyslayer/Judson
>> Bend, OR
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