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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 4/22/2008, 10:07 am Post subject: Its here -- anyone got this yet ? |
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MSR HyperFlow Microfilter
http://www.rei.com/product/767564
Hollow fiber technology offers an extremely high flow rate of 2.75 liters per minute
At just 7.8 oz., the HyperFlow is the lightest, most compact pump filter created by MSR
Pump is fully field maintainable and does not require tools for complete disassembly
$ 99.95
I want one! and now I need a hike to try it out on....
I am not doing well on my NO GEAR 2008 campaign _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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Matt Hoffman
Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 701 Location: Grantham, NH
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Suz
Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186
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Posted: 4/22/2008, 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: Its here -- anyone got this yet ? |
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desertgirl wrote: |
I am not doing well on my NO GEAR 2008 campaign |
I believe an amendment is in order----how about
BRING ON THE DIVIDEND IN 2008!!...........? |
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 4/22/2008, 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, I've got one. Works pretty well, and it's tiny. Filled a liter Nalgene in about 30 secs first try.
According to the manual it takes a bit of care and maintenance to keep pumping like new.
Also, make sure you keep it in your sleeping bag when it's close to freezing outside, or the filter fibers can get damaged.
Use GHVKM2 online for 15% off until 4/30. Ship free to REI of your choice. |
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Suz
Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186
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Posted: 4/22/2008, 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Its here -- anyone got this yet ? |
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Suz wrote: |
desertgirl wrote: |
I am not doing well on my NO GEAR 2008 campaign |
I believe an amendment is in order----how about
BRING ON THE DIVIDEND IN 2008!!...........? |
Oh here is a better one....,
Won't my dividend be great in 2008!?! |
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evenstar
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA
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Posted: 4/22/2008, 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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I haven't had a REI dividend in two years and don't plan on getting one this or next year. Got more crap than I can use now....why buy more just so I can get a dinky little dividend. _________________ John Richardson and Richie Rich, El Perro de Playero
http://members.tripod.com/~evenstar/index.html
http://www.arizonahikers.com
When the Man waked up he said, "What is Wild Dog doing here?" And the Woman said, "His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always. Take him with you when you go hunting."
--Rudyard Kipling, from Just So Stories, 1902 |
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Matt Hoffman
Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 701 Location: Grantham, NH
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Posted: 4/22/2008, 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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evenstar wrote: |
why buy more just so I can get a dinky little dividend? |
Umm...because it's fun. Besides, when it's time to leave this world, you can't take your money with you. You might as well enjoy it! _________________ "Your day-glo ballet days are over." Ancient chinese proverb.
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 4/22/2008, 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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I've been waiting for this one to hit the stores. I think I will have to pick it up this week. Thanks for the coupon HIG, very nice! Should only cost me like $20-30 with my dividend from last year. |
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RedRoxx44 Queen of the Walkabout
Joined: 15 Jan 2004 Posts: 1167
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Posted: 4/23/2008, 5:07 am Post subject: |
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Been doing the Aqua Mira and a little bleach thing for about a year or so now: have several filters sitting on my shelf. Pretty spoiled, light, takes up no room and I don't mind waiting the 20+ minutes and I don't really taste the chemicals at all. Usually better than tap water here.
Use a mesh ditty bag to screen nasties out. _________________ You can rest when you're dead |
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 4/23/2008, 5:54 am Post subject: |
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evenstar wrote: |
I haven't had a REI dividend in two years and don't plan on getting one this or next year. |
Wow, has it been 2 years since you've hiked or backpacked? My, how time flies.
evenstar wrote: |
Got more crap than I can use now... |
Shouldn't that go more like "I'd rather crap than use it now..."?
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 4/23/2008, 5:59 am Post subject: |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 4/23/2008, 8:37 am Post subject: |
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RedRoxx44 wrote: |
Been doing the Aqua Mira and a little bleach thing . |
Aqua Mira & Bleach -- what is that combo for ? I am familar with each of these products on their own -- does the combo do something extra ? _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 4/23/2008, 8:43 am Post subject: |
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Thanks HIG for the coupon. Should have it by early May ...This will be nice. _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
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Posted: 4/23/2008, 10:21 am Post subject: |
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RedRoxx44 wrote: |
Been doing the Aqua Mira and a little bleach thing for about a year or so now: have several filters sitting on my shelf. |
I have found that at camp, or if you have time to chill, wait for the AM to do its business (about 15-30 min) and then open your container because the CLO2 will form a gas and slowly release from the water. I notice the chlorine taste, but just barely.
this filter has a fawning crowd and should sell well. It looks like a decent product-
There are some drawbacks... of course...A rep for Cascade designs (MSR) stated that the Hyperflow does not have a carbon stage in the filter. “The new HyperFlow doesn't contain a carbon component which means that it won't take out contaminates (pestisides, etc.) and any bad tastes in the water.”
The advertised weight of 7.8 oz is wrong. The actual weight of the filter, hose, bottle adapter and storage sack is 9.6 oz
Just thought Id give these pointers that might help you make a final decision.
here's my $.02 for what its worth: if Im going to save just a couple of ounces and maybe 1-2 minutes off my nightly filtering chore, its just not worth $100 to me. And if a filter doesnt remove heavy metals, pesticides, and chemicals, then it is no more effective than Aquamira. Both are designed to only remove live protozoa and bacteria. So for 3oz and $11, Im going to stick to the AM route. _________________ http://www.arizonahikers.com/board/albums/albwb18/BRIDGE.sized.jpg
bridge hammock, quilts and tarp (all DIY)
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 4/23/2008, 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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Good points, but I just feel better filtering out as much crap from the water as possible before I add the Sweetwater drops which I use pretty regularly.
The cap adapter is what adds the weight to the whole Hyperflow setup. If you can ditch that for a trip, it's a pretty light little rig. |
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