[pct-l] Water filtration question

[John Herrin]

I am in the process of switching over from my Pur Hiker water filter/pump
to a Sawyer squeeze system and replacing my Camelbak bladders with Platypus
bladders. I am guessing the Platypus bladders are stronger than the
Camelbaks as it seems everyone on this site refers to them.

I have a couple of questions. First, I remember reading that quite a few
people had the Sawyer bags fail. Have they remedied this problem? If not,
what soft bags/bladder do most people use? Evernew? Platypus bladders?
Platypus Big Zip bladders?

Also, with my Pur filter and Camelbak bladders I used their quick-connect
system that allowed me to pump directly into the bladder using it's
hose/tube. I see Platypus offers a very similar quick-connect system.
Anyone have experience with this system?
Will I be able to do this with the Sawyer mini?

One last question. With my old pump water system I was able to pump water
out of very shallow streams. I am guessing that filling up my "dirty" water
bag will require a deeper water source. Or do some folks use a scoop? Is it
easier to collect water using the big zip platypus bladders rather than a
soft bag with a regular screw on cap?

Just trying to figure this out.

Thanks,
John Herrin