[pct-l] Filter vs. Chlorine dioxide

[Scott Williams]

I agree.  The Sawyer Mini is the way to go, and it is great inline for
gravity feed if you fill bottles as I do.  Super light, quick and easy to
use.  I recommend coupling it with Platypus bags however as the Sawyer bags
are prone to holes.  I went through 4 or 5 of them on the CDT.  But the
filter is wonderful.  Don't let it freeze, or it will be compromised
however.  Ice crystals can damage the filter, opening up spaces for the
tiny critters to get through.  I keep mine in a small zip lock in my
sleeping bag with me at night in freezing temps and in my pocket if it's
freezing in the day.

The Sawyer Minis were on sale through Amazon for just under $20 last week.
 I got 2 of them to have as backup.

Shroomer


On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 6:54 PM, Luce Cruz <lucecruz13 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a Sawyer filter *and* use Aqua Mira, but not both all the time. I
> always at least use the Sawyer filter for possibly dangerous water sources.
>
> The Aqua Mira chemicals make nasty tasting water taste better after
> filtering. Not needed much, but carried in case something happens to the
> sawyer filter, a very lightweight backup in case I no longer trust my
> filter.
>
> The Sawyer filter is _very_ lightweight and much more versatile than any
> filter system that must be pumped. I can use it in-line with a bladder, and
> not even need to wait for water to filter, I can filter it as needed. Fill
> the bladder, stow it, get cracking, sip and smile.
>
> The Sawyer filter is cleaned by backflushing with a provided syringe.
> simple, easy, fast. The Katadyn filter needs to be cleaned and/or scrubbed
> if I remember correctly?
>
> How much does the Katadyn weigh? How easy could it be broken? No moving
> parts in the Sawyer, and about 3-5 ounces, depending on how much water it
> might contain at any moment. The same precautions must be taken with both
> to protect from damage by freezing.
>
> Luce Cruz
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