gentlemen taking a hunting trip to idaho for elk in october it was recommended to me to get a steripen. would like to get some input on it or other products looks like their is a lot to choose from i would like one to carry in my pack.
I have actually used one in an emergency situation while on a multi day hike. seemed to get the job done just fine.
That Sawyer is light and small....
Not saying it is perfect for you and your wants but I have a Katadyn Pocket water filter. It uses a silver impregnated ceramic filter that you pump the water through. It is a little heavier, but I don't worry about dropping it and cracking it. You should be able to find these for @ 1/3 less than what is advertised.
Everyone should a good travel water purifier and a good multi fuel stove.
ahahahahahaha $369.95 That must be the arcteryx of hiking/hunting filters
Gentleman, this guy is going on a hunting trip. Not a fucking 7 month deployment to the jungles of belize.
At most we are talking about something that is for individual emergency use. Not for a family of 7 in a bug out situation.
I don't think the price is so outrageous considering that it will keep you from getting sick, there are less expensive options that will probably work fine.
This is the AI of water filtration.
There is no doubt that spending that much is absolutely 100% not needed. The $15 lifestraw performs 95% of the same task.
This is yet another great example on this site of guys paying far too much for a much smaller rate of return.
Enter the $700 arcteryx jackets
. I would carry a compact reverse osmosis filter system in the vehicle as it's the most effective emergency water filter available.