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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 6/2/2004, 6:16 am Post subject: Water Filter |
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Looking for a water filter also. I am very familiar with the MSR mini-works so I'm leaning towards that, but any recommendtions out there? |
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SUN_HIKER
Joined: 05 Dec 2003 Posts: 1057
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Posted: 6/2/2004, 6:37 am Post subject: |
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Tim, I need my equipment to be simple and to work great. The MSR Miniworks EX is in my opinion the best thing on the market. One of it's great features is the ease of cleaning the filter when done and how fast it pumps the water. I'd say go for it, you won't regret it!
GB _________________ SUN_HIKER
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Cynhikr
Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1197 Location: Tempe, AZ.
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Posted: 6/2/2004, 6:40 am Post subject: |
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I agree that a filter that allows you to "clean" it in the field is a must, so the MSR fits THAT bill. For the above reason, I would avoid PUR/Katadyn.
For the most part, though, I'd recommend Aqua Mira or Polar Pure (chemical treatments) and save yourself about a pound. _________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
---Benjamin Franklin
"I wonder what ole' Ben would've thought of the TSA and photo-radar?" -- cynhikr |
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SUN_HIKER
Joined: 05 Dec 2003 Posts: 1057
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Posted: 6/2/2004, 6:45 am Post subject: |
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I always carry Aqua Mira with me when I don't carry a water filter. After I use the MSR filter I'm just amazed how much sludge and dirt it picks up. You can't do that with just using purification drops. Who wants to drink brown water?
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dennisbench
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 275 Location: El Mirage
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Posted: 6/2/2004, 7:42 am Post subject: |
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I have to agree about the MSR Miniworks. I've had mine for about 5 years and still no problems whatsoever. Very easy to take apart and clean, pumps pretty fast, and is a great filter overall. You would be very happy with it. _________________ "In the first place you can't see anything from a car; you've got to get out of the goddamned contraption and walk, better yet crawl, on hands and knees...When traces of blood begin to mark your trail you'll see something, maybe."
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fairweather8588
Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 716
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Posted: 6/2/2004, 8:58 am Post subject: |
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the miniworks is the way to go plus it screws directly onto any nalgene widemouth canteen or msr dromlite water bag so there is no spilling while you pump _________________ But let the mind beware, that though the flesh be bugged, the circumstances of existence are pretty glorious
Kerouac |
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pfredricks
Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 347 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 6/2/2004, 11:44 am Post subject: |
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Mini Works EX
wont fail, field serviceable, cleanest water, pumps fast
heavy as hell
I wouldnt use anything else _________________ "I am just going outside and may be some time."- Explorer Oates' last words before crawling out of his tent in -40 C temps. Sacrificed himself so as not to hold back his 1912 South Pole expedition teamates. |
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Kim
Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Posts: 139
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Posted: 6/2/2004, 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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i agree with everyone. i have one, also. go for it! |
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 6/2/2004, 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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WOW i never thought that everyone could agree on a topic. The mini-works it is then!
-TIM- |
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fairweather8588
Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 716
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Posted: 6/2/2004, 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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great minds think alike. _________________ But let the mind beware, that though the flesh be bugged, the circumstances of existence are pretty glorious
Kerouac |
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