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Water Filter

by Horsager , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 08/04/2011 11:51 PM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Horsager

Joined: 08/12/2003
Location: ND
 Pack in/drop camp, what would you buy and why?  I'm completely ignorant on the subject.
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Re: Water Filter
by Allen on 08/05/2011 07:01 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Allen
Joined: 01/09/2002
Location: ND

It would depend on the water source.  Are you talking a "fresh" mountain stream, or a low land beaver dam?

The difference is in suspended solids and the expectation of bacterial contaminants.
“Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” ~ Mark Twain
Re: Water Filter
by Sotaman on 08/05/2011 07:42 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Sotaman
Joined: 05/06/2003
Location: MN
This is what I have for the BWCA and love it.   http://www.rei.com/product/671111/msr-sweetwater-water-purifier-system
 
I Would Rather Be ______ing

Trent (Sotaman) Thomas
Re: Water Filter
by Upland Avenger on 08/05/2011 07:49 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Upland Avenger
Joined: 11/13/2002
Location: ND


I've got the MSR "pump" style. I bought mine back in 2006 and have brought it along on numerous backpack trips. They are lightweight, have an adapter that hooks right over the mouth of most water bottles and most importantly, I have yet to have any "gut rot" from the water I've drank. I would recommend getting the msr chlorine drops. It comes in a little 2oz bottle that you add after filtering.
Re: Water Filter
by 40's-or-Bust on 08/05/2011 08:15 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
40's-or-Bust
Joined: 03/03/2009
Location: nd
we use one similar to the picture posted above up in canada. fits on a nalgene bottle. nobody has been sick yet drinking lake water and tang for a weeks period. if youre going to use it many times one with a ceramic filter will lost longer.
Re: Water Filter
by HNTDUX on 08/05/2011 08:26 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
HNTDUX
Joined: 12/04/2007
Location: ND

LIFE...It's nature's way of keeping meat fresh!

If you want to sound wise, go to school. If you want to be wise....go to Nature!
Re: Water Filter
by Sotaman on 08/05/2011 08:33 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Sotaman
Joined: 05/06/2003
Location: MN

The two mentioned tend to be the most popular in the Boundry Waters.  Dont think you can go wrong with either one.

 
I Would Rather Be ______ing

Trent (Sotaman) Thomas
Re: Water Filter
by BDub on 08/05/2011 10:24 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
BDub
Joined: 03/09/2009
Location: ND
 Back in the late 60's when I was in the boundary waters we just kept our tin cups handy. Anytime we were thirsty we scooped a fresh cup full. No one ever got sick. 

Times have changed.
Re: Water Filter
by johnr on 08/05/2011 10:34 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 02/18/2004
Location: ND
BDub Said:
 Back in the late 60's when I was in the boundary waters we just kept our tin cups handy. Anytime we were thirsty we scooped a fresh cup full. No one ever got sick. 

Times have changed.
Did the exact same thing in the early 80's. I would think you still could on that body of water. Also in the mountain run off. worst case secenario you get a bad case of the grippers.
 

If we're not supposed to eat animals, how come they're made out of meat?
Re: Water Filter
by WormWiggler on 08/05/2011 10:50 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
WormWiggler
Joined: 08/29/2009
Location: nd
johnr Said:
BDub Said:
 Back in the late 60's when I was in the boundary waters we just kept our tin cups handy. Anytime we were thirsty we scooped a fresh cup full. No one ever got sick. 

Times have changed.
Did the exact same thing in the early 80's. I would think you still could on that body of water. Also in the mountain run off. worst case secenario you get a bad case of the grippers.


I went on a trip to voyagers national park and drank some lake water.  Destroyed the toilet in that house boat, became my private room after a few episodes.  Learning experience.
Re: Water Filter
by outofrange on 08/05/2011 3:14 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
outofrange
Joined: 12/17/2001
Location: ND

Katadyn Hiker Pro if you must filter. Remember to use a coffee filter as a prefilter if there is a lot of sediment as to not prematurely plug the internal filter.

If the water is clear running, I like aqua mira drops. It takes a bit of time to work but much lighter. I generally carry two 1.5 liter platy bags.

I have seen some nifty gravity filter setups for basecamps where you have one untreated resevoir and one treated resevoir with a gravity filter/tube setup between them. It's a nice way to filter lots of water with little effort.
Re: Water Filter
by outofrange on 08/05/2011 3:15 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
outofrange
Joined: 12/17/2001
Location: ND
johnr Said:
BDub Said:
 Back in the late 60's when I was in the boundary waters we just kept our tin cups handy. Anytime we were thirsty we scooped a fresh cup full. No one ever got sick. 

Times have changed.
Did the exact same thing in the early 80's. I would think you still could on that body of water. Also in the mountain run off. worst case secenario you get a bad case of the grippers.



I think you understate how serious that "worst case" can be.
Re: Water Filter
by hunttomuch on 08/05/2011 3:25 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
hunttomuch
Joined: 10/05/2007
Location: MT
HNTDUX Said:
This is the unit I have and it works very well, from mud puddle to clear mountian stream.

http://www.katadyn.com/usen/katadyn-products/products/katadynshopconnect/katadyn-water-filters-ultralight-series-products/katadyn-mini-1/


My choice!
Dead animals don't need fur anyway!!!!!!!!!!
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