Water

[StagLefty]

So what's a great water filter/pump you guys would suggest for backpacking/drinking from ponds/lakes/streams... been looking around lately for a couple.

I have a Katadyn Hiker in my gear. I haven't used it a lot but it gets good reviews and is easy to use.Also has a Nalgene bottle adapter. Picked it up at REI on sale.

[jerrymrc]

I've been thinking I should start storing water in my storage room. Probably going to buy bottled water by the case as I like having it in the fridge. I should rotate these every 6 months then?

I would not worry about that. Bottled water should be good for at least a couple of years if not longer.

I read somewhere a long time ago that they put the same EXP dates on it as soda just to get you to buy more. I keep a few cases on hand but rotate it out just going to the range/camping. I do not drink it daily as I think it is a waste since it is water and most bottled comes from a tap.

[2008f450]

So what's a great water filter/pump you guys would suggest for backpacking/drinking from ponds/lakes/streams... been looking around lately for a couple.

I have a couple of the Katadin units that work good. There are a few different schools of thought on when and how to use them. I generally look for as clear a water source as I can to use them. There are also tons of suggestion on the web about different pre filters and what not. When i go out for a 2 or 3 day hike by myself I take my MIOX. its small works great and the water comes out just fine.