Water Filtration thread

>>777449
Unless you're filtering for multiple people those sawyer minis are the best. I bring a little adapter with mine so I can clean it without bringing the giant syringe. Like with any mechanical filter, don't rely on it below freezing.

>>777534
first post best post

>>777534

But don't they work fairly slowly? I've read on the site that the sawyer squeeze goes a fair bit faster, but everyone seems to own the mini. What's up with that?

>>779269
Not sure but the speed doesn't matter if you're alone like first post said.

Take some time to chill and let it filter.

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I've got a MSR Miniworks EX. Kinda large compared to the most modern filters, but it's more resilient, faster, and lasts longer. I wish the handle was detachable, as that would make it much easier to pack.

>>777449
Say Im an infantry platoon leader heading to fort polk for a training rotation in august, and I anticipate logistics sucking per usual and being stuck with little to no water. What would be the most efficient way to filter/treat water from any local sources? keep in mind it will have to be carried on our backs. I was thinking just iodine tablets, but is there another way that may be better?

>>777449
I don't know man, these seem to work good for river water and shit, but only after it's boiled. Otherwise it seems kinda nasty.

>>779592
Water through a cloth and then add ClO2. It's more effective than iodine and doesn't have the taste.

>>779619

>seems kinda nasty

It's in your head.

>>777534
Thanks

>>779619
If you boil it you lose the beauty of fresh icy cold mountain water. As long as the water is <40F it is 100% safe
Simple food safety kids.