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Back in 2019, took a trip into southeastern La Croix. Headed back this September to Iron Lake. We didn't use a filtration system then and all was fine. This year, I'm thinking it may be needed due to flooding. Any suggestions?
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I love my Katadyn gravity filter. Very easy to use and keep clean. Just a very good idea to let it dry thoroughly between uses and occasionally run some dilute bleach water through it. Northern WI has a number of very "beavery" waterbodies and I've never had a problem.
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I like the Sawyer gravity systems in camp. For on-the-go, I really like the Steripens.
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I’ve been using the miniworks ex microfilter for about 5 years now with no issues or illness. It screws right to the top of my Nalgene bottle which is super handy and MSR also offers a water bladder that the filter can screw too as well. I haven’t had a chance to use it with the bladder yet, but I assume it would take a fair bit of time to fill a water bladder of any size. https://www.amazon.com/MSR-MiniWorks-Microfilter-Water-Filter/dp/B000BBF2RY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=17OF9AYEN2LKF&keywords=msr+filter&qid=1658149039&sprefix=msr+filter%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-3
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We really love our MSR Hyperflow. It's light, easy to use and quick. Really love the attachment that will screw onto a nalgene water bottle.
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I use a three-liter Platypus GravityWorks in camp and carry a 1-liter Katadyn BeFree while tripping.
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For the camp site, we use the 4 liter Platypus gravity flow. This is a Godsend compared to what we used 7/8 years ago. For on the go, I have used a Sawyer drink bottle with internal filter as well as the Grayl geopress. I definitely would recommend the Grayl over the Sawyer in this case. Only downside to the Grayl Geopress is the price seems to keep creeping up.
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In the past I have used he sawer gravity system. Fill it and have ready water when ever it is needed. Really nice for base camping. Presently I travel alone more often than not. So I use a Bee Free filter system. This is good on the go and reasonalblty acceptable in camp. I always bring an extra blader to hold the filtered water.
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I also highly recommend the Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter System 4L. Minimal effort will keep you hydrated the whole trip.
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Gearskeptic has a great series on water safety on YouTube, particularly if you're nerdy or interested in avoiding water born illnesses. This link is for the video on micro filters, e.g. Sawyers or any of the filters mentioned in this thread: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IJOiCztnXfYEdit: The entire series is based on backcountry water safety gear and, while long, is very informative and worth watching if you spend much time relying on untreated water sources. Edited by user Thursday, April 6, 2023 4:56:30 PM(UTC)
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Well there goes three hours of my morning. I completely got sucked into some gear skeptic videos. Awesome to see some actual follow through and an evidence break down on micron size vs bacteria’s and pathogens.
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