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Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by davestaco, Oct 9, 2010.

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  1. Jan 13, 2012 at 11:03 AM
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    sometime you need to sacrifice weight for durability
    i freaking love that filter. i have used the hiker pro a few times and it works like a charm.....only down side is that when everyone sees how fast your getting your water they come asking if you can fill em up haha.
     
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  2. Jan 13, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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    I just got done testing it out in the sink. WOW!!!! The adapters for the bladder took about 5 mins to put on. Went to the sink and filled it up, ran a few pumps through the filter to get excess carbon particles out, connected the hose to the bladder and started pumping. Filled the 1 liter bladder in just under a minute!!! :eek: This will be SOO much better than the Katadyne water bottle filter that you squeeze. I am not exactly sure when I will get to use it next, maybe february, but I will post back with a review after I truly use it.
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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    :popcorn: I was looking at those last night. I think I may give one a try to cut down on weight when I'm hiking...I usually have my hydration bladder and a bottle or two for longer day hikes and the weight is killing me. I'm almost always around snow fed streams so I have a good source of water.

    And I think that I accomplished the impossible last night...I went shopping at REI and actually left with more money then I had when I got there. :) No, I did not rob the place. I ordered my jacket before Christmas and then they dropped the price like a day or two after...asked for a price adjustment last night and they obliged. Walked out $21 richer.
     
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  4. Jan 13, 2012 at 1:39 PM
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    Yes, that's the filter I got to replce my old Sweetwater, which I was ready to throw off the top of Whitney in a fit of rage. It is badass. 1 liter, 1 minute, and the adapters are nice when you are leaning down over streambanks etc. and trying to keep clean stuff clean and not drop stuff or fall in, etc.
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2012 at 2:50 PM
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    I can definitely tell I will be able to save a little bit of weight. If you want something to just stop at a stream and fill a bottle up, I would go with that Katadyne Exstream. I have the micro version but my dad has the exstream. that is perfect if you just want to scoop up some water and go.

    I have a feeling when the REI opens here, I wont be able to ever walk out with more money than I went in with.
     
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  6. Jan 13, 2012 at 3:36 PM
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    Get the REI Visa...:cookiemonster:
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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    :bananadead: I am trying to pay the credit I already have off!!!
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:16 AM
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    credit cards are bad news man......oh and be careful with that filter in cold weather. if you leave water in it and it freezes you could break it.
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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    I hate credit cards. lol I am not too bad off right now but damn... I could have paid for everything with cash at least 5 times now and not had debt.

    Thanks for the heads up. I will have to figure out a way to dry it out... wonder if setting it next to the camp fire (without it melting) will work...
     
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  10. Jan 14, 2012 at 11:06 AM
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    just give it a few pumps before you put it up and that will clear it.
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2012 at 12:09 PM
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    When I got done testing it yesterday, I pumped it about 5-6 times, shook it and heard water in it so I opened the filter and took the cartridge out and there was about 1/4 cup of water in the bottom:confused:
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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    hmmm did you pump it up side down and side ways to clear it?
     
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  13. Jan 14, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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    I can't remember exactly but I think I did it upside down at least. :confused: its no biggy to me at the moment. the water dried fairly quickly.
     
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  14. Jan 16, 2012 at 8:46 AM
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    Another good trick is to add a pinch of salt, or gatorade mix to the water, it doesnt take much salt to interfere with water's ability to freeze quickly ;)
     
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  15. Jan 16, 2012 at 9:30 AM
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    i forgot all about this one!....vodka works just as good:D
     
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  16. Jan 16, 2012 at 1:46 PM
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    i need to try this!
     
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  17. Jan 16, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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    Did a little sewing work Friday and tested it out over the weekend. Seems to work pretty good.
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  18. Jan 16, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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    nice work man! i suck at sewing. i had to sew some tree straps for my hammock and i wasnt impressed, but they held up.
     
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    Big winter clothing sale at Campmor...hopefully you guys show more self-restraint than I did.
     
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