Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
June 09, 2026, 03:02:21 AM

Login with username, password and session length

Recent Topics

[June 08, 2026, 10:42:37 PM]

[June 08, 2026, 03:41:12 PM]

[June 08, 2026, 09:05:29 AM]

[June 08, 2026, 06:35:36 AM]

[June 07, 2026, 08:49:06 PM]

[June 07, 2026, 07:40:24 PM]

[June 07, 2026, 08:30:07 AM]

[June 07, 2026, 06:14:14 AM]

[June 06, 2026, 06:02:16 PM]

[June 05, 2026, 01:32:35 PM]

[June 05, 2026, 11:33:28 AM]

[June 05, 2026, 10:42:18 AM]

[June 05, 2026, 09:22:48 AM]

[June 04, 2026, 08:44:19 PM]

[June 04, 2026, 05:14:22 PM]

[June 04, 2026, 07:45:56 AM]

[June 03, 2026, 09:14:04 PM]

[June 03, 2026, 07:12:24 PM]

[June 03, 2026, 04:24:02 PM]

[June 03, 2026, 10:43:36 AM]

[June 02, 2026, 11:39:43 PM]

[June 02, 2026, 09:46:21 PM]

Support NCKA

Support the site by making a donation.

Topic: OTW Water filtration  (Read 985 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

AlsHobieOutback

  • - = Proud Member of Team A-HULLS! = -
  • Administrator
  • *****
  • "I love it when a plan comes together!"
  • Location: "In the Redwoods!" AKA: Boulder Creek, CA
  • Date Registered: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 14811
I was curious if anyone has experience with some of the water filtration products that are out there and has any recommendations on water filtration systems. I was intrigued by watching a YouTube video of a guy fishing in the wilderness and had a sort of water filtration bag that could be filled and then directly drank from, filtering the water as you drink it.  I know there are other pumps and straws, and other methods, but curious what people consider a good filtration system they can depend on for camping/backpacking etc. Would be nice to do some boat in camping and not have to bring a bunch of water to drink and cook with.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for."

 IG: alshobie


DarthBaiter

  • Salmon
  • ***
  • Location: Sonoma County
  • Date Registered: Dec 2018
  • Posts: 900
i have water filters.  i backpack..well, i used to back pack, then i bought  a friggen kayak...

well. the system you are describing is the Sawyer squeeze.  easy to use..not to expensive.   its a great filter if you dont expect stuff to freeze over.
essential to have open water to dip the bottle into.
backpacking, i prefer a pump system, since i can dip the pickup tube into a seep in a rock crack and pull out unreachable water.

both systems work. 


AlsHobieOutback

  • - = Proud Member of Team A-HULLS! = -
  • Administrator
  • *****
  • "I love it when a plan comes together!"
  • Location: "In the Redwoods!" AKA: Boulder Creek, CA
  • Date Registered: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 14811
The filtration bag looks like a easy system, just fill and drink.  Are the pumps easy to use, or require a lot of effort?  The Reverse Osmosis Water Filter type seem good, but looking at the instructions, seems a little complicated.  Any particular products you guys recommend?  I was thinking that if I could be in the middle of a lake and pulling water to drink safely, then no need to carry water out with me?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for."

 IG: alshobie


gtnotte

  • Sand Dab
  • **
  • Date Registered: Sep 2015
  • Posts: 93
I like the standard pump models and the Katadyn has been an industry standard for many years.  Many of the parts are serviceable and replaceable and I have been using the same unit with small tweaks for >10 years. 

https://www.rei.com/product/830746/katadyn-hiker-microfilter?sku=8307460001&store=38&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_8307460001%7C92700057788058635%7CNB%7C71700000074091876&gclid=CjwKCAjwzt6LBhBeEiwAbPGOgTcyQwP1MHEYOWWZ6paP3gEjjz622fxAHEoll6zRjH4CRkjns_CZBxoCqBUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds



Bchen

  • Salmon
  • ***
  • Bernard Chen
  • Location: Menlo Park, CA
  • Date Registered: Sep 2012
  • Posts: 271
I've used that Katadyn system and it's easy to operate.  You could also use a lifestraw bottle setup if you just want to use it on the yak.  Fill and drink.
==========
Bernard Chen
"It only takes one, good stop to have the trip of a lifetime."

Hobie Outback (current)
Hobie Revolution 13 (previous)


AlsHobieOutback

  • - = Proud Member of Team A-HULLS! = -
  • Administrator
  • *****
  • "I love it when a plan comes together!"
  • Location: "In the Redwoods!" AKA: Boulder Creek, CA
  • Date Registered: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 14811
After looking at a lot of different options on Amazon, I did stumble across the Katadyn's and they do look better than a lot of the other ones I saw.  Some look too complicated, too many pieces, etc.  These look much better.  Thanks, I think I'll take the "plunge" on a Katadyn, sounds like they are worth the money if they last a long time.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for."

 IG: alshobie