How does this compare to K's Pocket Water Filter in use? My use would be camping/bug out, not sink/camper. Appealing for the lower price.
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Both are rated for the same particulate filtration (0.2 microns?) and claim to filter the same amount of water (up to 13k gallons if I remember correctly). I have had my hands on both and I can say I'm glad I purchased the combi. The down side is the warranty is not as long. Oh and the combi has held up well in a pack, use on the trail, or camping.
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honestly your best bet is just getting a little bottle of bleach 2 drops and your good to go its the cheapest lightest most effective
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I have never used the micro but I know the Hiker Pro is a great filter. I have used it along much of the southern section of the AT. I even used it last year along a section where norovirus was a real problem without getting sick. I have also used it on winter hikes and had no trouble with it freezing as long as I kept it warm in the foot of my sleeping bag at night. As long as you are not going somewhere with an abundance of very small viruses there is no need for additional treatment.
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No, I never have but I think it would be useful for that. I don't do dry camping with my unit so this filter is hooked to the incoming pressured water supply. I change it out for a new one every couple of months. I also use a zero water pitcher for my drinking water.
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I am currently using this 5 micron filter as a pre-filter for my Kineko system and it works fine. Depending on the hardness of your water, the lower the microns the more small sediment it cleans out. I have very hard water and am thinking of adding a second filter using the 5 micron filter. With the 5 micron filter it may have to be changed more often because it cleans out more but at the bulk rate price on these filters it is well worth it.
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This one is not as good as the other water purifier. The water has some extra taste, I just use it for the coffee and cooking.
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over time I have switched to other bladders. My favorite right now is http://www.geigerrig.com/. I have tried Camelbaks and Platypus bags but I find the geigerrig's ability to turn inside out the easiest to clean and keep dry. The problem with the sawyer bags are they are hard to keep clean and the handles/small hole at the bottom tear under full weight of water (or maybe a bit more if you hang it wrong) so they become (imo) worthless. If I had to do it all over again, i would just order the filter and make my own system with it. Just my .02
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Interesting topic of discussion. I wonder how does the siphon technology in this filter differ from Wix or ACDelco or Motorcraft filters, for example? Thanks men!
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Hi, I'm using paper filters from Costco because my that's what my wife got me when she gave me this as a gift. We have a Kenmore under the counter water filter for drinking water which I also use for making coffee. I believe a quality, good tasting, not distilled, water is important. I also find that I need less coffee than other coffee makers for this coffee maker. I like a fairly strong dark brew, and 9 table spoons of freshly ground Starbucks for a full 8 cup pot works well.
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check walmart in the camping section i got one there for $5 and its awesome its brushed stainless, 1 piece bottle with no plastic liner inside. perfect for disinfecting water and its 32 ounces so its perfect for chem tab disinfection as well because all measurements for chems are based off 32 ounce army canteens
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It makes a great gravity filter--I purchased some surgical tubing (no memory coils) that attach to each end of the filter. The "uphill" tube inserts into the water source (bucket or bear canister), when with some sucking, the water will siphon up and over the side, and down through the filter, into the downhill tube and your water bottle. I do not use the sawyer bottle, except for storage. Once the first container is filled, others are quickly put in it's place until the source is out of water, and the cycle repeates. I love the backflow syringe for instant cleaning--BEST feature of the whole device! It makes a great gravity filter--I purchased some surgical tubing (no memory coils) that attach to each end of the filter. The "uphill" tube inserts into the water source (bucket or bear canister), when with some sucking, the water will siphon up and over the side, and down through the filter, into the downhill tube and your water bottle. I do not use the sawyer bottle, except for storage. Once the first container is filled, others are quickly put in it's place until the source is out of water, and the cycle repeates. I love the backflow syringe for instant cleaning--BEST feature... » Read More It makes a great gravity filter--I purchased some surgical tubing (no memory coils) that attach to each end of the filter. The "uphill" tube inserts into the water source (bucket or bear canister), when with some sucking, the water will siphon up and over the side, and down through the filter, into the downhill tube and your water bottle. I do not use the sawyer bottle, except for storage. Once the first container is filled, others are quickly put in it's place until the source is out of water, and the cycle repeates. I love the backflow syringe for instant cleaning--BEST feature of the whole device! « Show Less
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This is a replacement filter for the Katadyn Guide water purifier. It filters all microbial bacteria that one would worry about on a long distance hike where filtering water is a necessity. I would consult the Katadyn site to see what this filter removes from water to get specifics, but I have used it regularly for week long hikes.
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He would also need their Frontier Filter Pro to remove organic debris and large organisms. Treat the water then filter it. Also take any standard water bottle to treat the water and then attach the filter. The Frontier Filter Pro actually work much better as a drip filter without that dumb biteme device but you can remove it from the Pro version unlike the cheaper one. Everyone going to Africa, Mexico, etc. should have one.
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We use it camping when we're out with our Jeep. Has worked well for us --- only issue seems to be toilet paper clogging the pour spout when emptying the tank.
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This filter has smaller pores than Britta and others, so you have to force the water through the spigot into this filter holder. as a result, the water is cleaner than water from Brita. Honestly, we used to use the Brita and the taste from Clear H2O is far superior (cleaner). Sorry, did not find independent lab results.
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Water comes out in second purified, but water taste quality is not equivalent to bottled water. Also, its overpriced, because you can buy reverse osmosis system and it taste grate. You can fill Keurig reservoir, and its very easy to install. I purchased but returned it because it did not have the taste of water. Also, the filter are $30 a piece, change in 6 months. I thought, reverse osmosis would be perfect with few bucks extra. If you dont care about taste of water, this is perfect. Easy to install and replace with different faucets.
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I just had to know. So I took one camping over the last few days. It wasn't a very good coffee filter. A lot of sediment and some grounds will make their way into your cup. I'll bet, as all reviewers have pointed out, it would be dandy for making tea!
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It filters better than a K&N;, but I still bought one of the AFE filter wraps so I don't have to clean it as often, live on a gravel road, lots of dust in summer.