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Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? #431475 06/24/10 04:16 PM
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I have been looking into getting a small water purifier for backpacking. Not really sure what to look for and was wondering if anyone has an suggestions.

Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: LotusBlade] #431476 06/24/10 05:35 PM
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If you want to go go super light weight go for iodine tablets
for filters I have always liked the MSR water-works or mini-works.

But there are lots people liking these newer methods like the MSR MIOX or the SteriPENs

http://www.rei.com/search?cat=8000&c...ageSizeRedirect


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Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: james_bond] #431477 06/24/10 05:39 PM
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Another point for filter is see what size it filters down to. If you are out side of US (with more nasty bugs in the water) you may need a more extensive or redundant system.

for example the MSR Mini-Works is .2 microns

just found this, very insightful.
http://www.katadyn.com/usen/water-knowledge/water-contamination/

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Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: james_bond] #431478 06/24/10 10:03 PM
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I have a miox and a steri-pen. I like them both. The Steri-pen is faster and easier for water bottle volumes.

I've heard good things about the MSR filters.


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Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: kuanomar] #431479 06/24/10 11:05 PM
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I like the Steri Pen.
I got one from Kuanomar & couldn't be happier.
here's the thread.
http://www.scrapyardknives.com/ubbthread...ge=0#Post401670

Google steri pen reviews & check out the pos/neg comments.

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Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: myketheknife] #431480 06/25/10 04:11 AM
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Katadyn Hiker Pro. I got a small adapter that connects right into the hose of my Camelbak so I can filter water without even taking my pack off.

Works great.


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Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: Joe Fowler] #431481 06/25/10 08:03 PM
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Wow there are alot of choices. Katadyn seems to be that way to go. I read up on their Combi model that is both ceramic and carbon filter. Thx for the suggestions.

Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: kuanomar] #431482 06/25/10 08:08 PM
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I have a miox and a steri-pen. I like them both. The Steri-pen is faster and easier for water bottle volumes.

I've heard good things about the MSR filters.

I like the idea of the steri-pen. I would love to try one out. It does seem very easy and compact.

MSR has some nice stuff too. All the choices <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: LotusBlade] #431483 06/28/10 05:00 AM
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I really need something like the steri-pen. I am usually in the backwoods trout fishing and just scoop river water up to drink. I've been lucky so far, I guess, but it's never made me sick.



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Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: rth548] #431484 07/03/10 06:51 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but a steri-pen will only take care of biological contaminants, right?

So you would still need a carbon filter to take care of chemical contaminants.


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Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: monsterdog] #431485 07/07/10 02:14 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but a steri-pen will only take care of biological contaminants, right?

So you would still need a carbon filter to take care of chemical contaminants.


That is right.


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Re: Backpacking Water Purifiers ??? [Re: monsterdog] #431486 07/08/10 02:50 AM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but a steri-pen will only take care of biological contaminants, right?

So you would still need a carbon filter to take care of chemical contaminants.
I can see chem contaminants in an urban environment or SHTF, but just hiking you should only need to worry about bio cons IINM.


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