Which Water filter do you use.

[Strider]

Just bought a Sawyer Squeeze - $48 delivered from Amazon

They are now offering inline adaptors for them for $7. So I can either use the squeeze to drink from directly or fill pots/bottles, or I can plumb the filter inline on my bladder system for when I'm on the move. Looks like a great system!

Sawyer have released a new updated version of the Squeeze filter, they are now supplied with a more durable one litre bladder.

Good luck finding one that posts to Australia, cheaply. I'll just carry the smallest bladder as a backup until one breaks - then I'll upgrade it.

[ULWalkingPhil]

I purchased a Sawyer Squeeze Filter, mine arrived in the post a few weeks ago, its a updated version with a more heavy duty water bladder than the original units.
I also ordered a Evernew 1.5L bladder to use on my filter,
This with the addition of Chlorine Dioxide liquid water treatment.

Its a great system and saves a lot of weight over some of the other systems Ive tried.

I have a Katadyn Mini up for sale in the for sale section if anyone is interested, I also own a Steripen Adventurer Opti, never used I want to sell.

A lot of people rave on about the Steripens, so I went and purchased one as a spur of the moment decision while I was at the Paddy Palin store in Brisbane recently, never used it apart from once at home. Im trying to do away with anything that uses batteries as much as possible.

[Strider]

I don't like the idea of filling our hydration packs with "contaminated" water so the idea is not to use them in line as such but
for refilling by connecting the filter system via the blue output adaptor to our hydration pack tubes and squeezing the water back into the pack.

Now THAT is a good idea! I will let you know how it goes once mine arrives.

[Strider]

I purchased a Sawyer Squeeze Filter, mine arrived in the post a few weeks ago, its a updated version with a more heavy duty water bladder than the original units.

How much did you pay, and where from? If you don't mind me asking...

[ULWalkingPhil]

I purchased a Sawyer Squeeze Filter, mine arrived in the post a few weeks ago, its a updated version with a more heavy duty water bladder than the original units.

How much did you pay, and where from? If you don't mind me asking...

Mountain Laurel Designs, i think it was 50.00.

I had it sent to my Mail forwarder in the states and got them to repack it into another package I had waiting to be delivered to me, in the end it only cost me a few dollars in freight to my mail forwarder. I did had to wait a couple of weeks before he had stock after I ordered, reading his facebook site last week, he had more in stock, but they could be gone by now.

[Strider]

I purchased a Sawyer Squeeze Filter, mine arrived in the post a few weeks ago, its a updated version with a more heavy duty water bladder than the original units.

How much did you pay, and where from? If you don't mind me asking...

Mountain Laurel Designs, i think it was 50.00.

I had it sent to my Mail forwarder in the states and got them to repack it into another package I had waiting to be delivered to me, in the end it only cost me a few dollars in freight to my mail forwarder. I did had to wait a couple of weeks before he had stock after I ordered, reading his facebook site last week, he had more in stock, but they could be gone by now.

Thanks for that. I think I'll stick with my original purchase though

[Strider]

Just found that this place sells the new mylar bag version, shipped to Tas for $50 US.

https://www.highwaterfilters.com

[neilmny]

I don't like the idea of filling our hydration packs with "contaminated" water so the idea is not to use them in line as such but
for refilling by connecting the filter system via the blue output adaptor to our hydration pack tubes and squeezing the water back into the pack.

Now THAT is a good idea! I will let you know how it goes once mine arrives.

I did end up getting the adaptor on Amazon for $18.50 for 2 "kits" postage and all (one for me one for my son inlaw).
Filling the bag as I suggested works really well even under gravity.
I have not tried it yet with the bag in my loaded pack at this stage but I can't see why it shouldn't work.

[Strider]

Did you get this one? I did.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019D ... UTF8&psc=1

[neilmny]

No I got the sawyer one. http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Inline-Hyd ... B008JX0QP4

[Strider]

No I got the sawyer one. http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Inline-Hyd ... B008JX0QP4

I got that as well. So I can have a quick disconnect system where I can disconnect the mouthpiece, and fit the filter when needed.

Similar to this:

[neilmny]

That looks really good Strider.................just ordered a couple.

[neilmny]

They arrived today and they work great.
Very happy with the set up. I was able to fill the hydration bag
from empty while it was squished flat behind everything in my full
pack. I did make sure that the bag had basically no air in it before
I slipped it down the back of the pack. I think no air in the bag will
always help as it's one thing to squeeze water in but you don't want
an air bubble getting compressed in the bag as you go about it.
An air bubble is likely to eject the water when you open your bite valve.

[Strider]

Mine still hasn't arrived yet!

[KANANGRABOYD]

Steripen Freedom, and homemade pre-filter when needed.
Light, reliable and foolproof.

[LandSailor]

Ive got a Sawyer Squeeze too. Looking to buy a Tornado Tube Adaptor which will allow me to use the clean water bottle to back-flush the filter (dont need the syringe). The typical drink container from a supermarket is no good for this (too fragile) but Ive found that the bottle used for distilled water from the servo is ok.

[Onestepmore]

Just a FYI - the more durable Evernew soft bottles, which are compatible with the Sawyer System, are back in stock from Trail Designs. They sell out fast and can be hard to find.
2L 1.5L 900 ml and 600 ml sizes, plus a drinking tube adaptor, and protection/insulaton bags are available.
Prices range from US$10.80 - $13.80 depending on size
Postage for 2 x 2L ones alone was approx $25 alone (but I had a larger pot and a couple of smaller items so my postage is different), so maybe pool together and make one order?

Cheers

[neilmny]

The Sawyer Point One Squeeze Water Filter kit is available on Amazon from $39.91 .............. About $50.00 shipped to Aus. ....thanks Strider.
It is with the standard bags though....I've had no problems with them so far but time will tell.

The Sawyer Inline Hydration Pack Adapter for Screw On Filter is there for $6.59 postage was about $6.00.
The Camelbak HydroLink Filter Adapter is there for $6.41 postage was about $6.00.


Edited to correct shipping costs.

[Strider]

The Sawyer Point One Squeeze Water Filter kit is available on Amazon from $39.91 with free shipping.
It is with the standard bags though....I've had no problems with them so far but time will tell.

Free shipping to US addresses only. Works out just shy of $50 posted to Australia.

[ULWalkingPhil]

No I got the sawyer one. http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Inline-Hyd ... B008JX0QP4

I got that as well. So I can have a quick disconnect system where I can disconnect the mouthpiece, and fit the filter when needed.

Similar to this:

I like this system of refilling the Water Bladder while still in your pack, I wish I had of purchased this option.

[Strider]

No I got the sawyer one. http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Inline-Hyd ... B008JX0QP4

I got that as well. So I can have a quick disconnect system where I can disconnect the mouthpiece, and fit the filter when needed.

Similar to this:

I like this system of refilling the Water Bladder while still in your pack, I wish I had of purchased this option.

$12.81 posted.

http://www.amazon.com/CamelBak-60046-Ca ... +hydrolink

[neilmny]

Thanks for sorting that Strider.....I should have checked further.

Philipsart,
The bits to convert it are fairly cheap. So if yours is Sawyer filter all you need from Amazon is -
The Sawyer Inline Hydration Pack Adapter for Screw On Filter is there for $6.59 postage was about $6.00.

I adapted a these camelback bits to make the quick connect. My Hydration pack isn't a Camelback so it took a bit
of adapting.
The Camelbak HydroLink Filter Adapter is there for $6.41 postage was about $6.00.

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[ULWalkingPhil]

I like this system of refilling the Water Bladder while still in your pack, I wish I had of purchased this option.[/quote]
$12.81 posted.

http://www.amazon.com/CamelBak-60046-Ca ... +hydrolink[/quote]

Do you think it will arrive in time for my 4-5 week trip I'm leaving on in a couple of weeks?

[ULWalkingPhil]

I think I'm a bit lost here, I'm not sure what to order. I have a Sawyer Squeeze filter and a Platypus BigZip SL 3L bladder for my pack.

[neilmny]

Ordered my Camelback quick connect kit 9/4/13 and received it yesterday....about 7 days........can't be sure but it looks
like it would. I had the Sawyer adaptor for some time and I think it took a couple of weeks to get here.

The Sawyer adaptor kit is to connect the Sawyer filter in line with your hydration pack.
The Camelback quick connect is to click in either the inline adadptor for filling or your bite valve for drinking.

Hope that helps.

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[Strider]

$15.54 posted if you get this one, which does the job of both listed above.
http://www.highwaterfilters.com/SP115-F ... /sp115.htm

The only reason I bought the Camelbak one is because I had already ordered the inline adapters and the Camelback version was then cheaper.

P.S. I have a Sawyer Squeeze with the 3 pouches for sale ($45) if anyone is interested.

[ULWalkingPhil]

I think I know where I got confused. Your link you posted for Amazon is a different mount, not the one pictured in the image you provided. The amazon link looks different.

[Strider]

I think I know where I got confused. Your link you posted for Amazon is a different mount, not the one pictured in the image you provided. The amazon link looks different.

The amazon link is just the quick disconnect system - not for attaching directly to the filter.

[ULWalkingPhil]

$15.54 posted if you get this one, which does the job of both listed above.
http://www.highwaterfilters.com/SP115-F ... /sp115.htm

The only reason I bought the Camelbak one is because I had already ordered the inline adapters and the Camelback version was then cheaper.

P.S. I have a Sawyer Squeeze with the 3 pouches for sale ($45) if anyone is interested.

1st Class shipment $6.95, Problem is the last time I used First Class it taken over 4 weeks to reach me. Priority to expensive. I doub't it would arrive in time, I had a top quilt taken apx 5 weeks to reach me a couple year's back via First Class.

[Strider]

$15.54 posted if you get this one, which does the job of both listed above.
http://www.highwaterfilters.com/SP115-F ... /sp115.htm

The only reason I bought the Camelbak one is because I had already ordered the inline adapters and the Camelback version was then cheaper.

P.S. I have a Sawyer Squeeze with the 3 pouches for sale ($45) if anyone is interested.

1st Class shipment $6.95, Problem is the last time I used First Class it taken over 4 weeks to reach me. Priority to expensive. I doub't it would arrive in time, I had a top quilt taken apx 5 weeks to reach me a couple year's back via First Class.

Do you have the inline adaptors already? If so get the Camelbak one from Amazon.