Using my Katadyn Hiker water filter on the AT - Sept, 2009

[jamie7378]

I love those mountain springs like that. I think the water is 52* ? I rarely filtered water that come out of a spring like that, never got sick. The At is something special.

[Woodenarrows]

@jamie7378 You're right; I probably didn't need to filter this water. This water was coming right out of the mountainside and I’m sure it was filtered plenty by the mountain. However, since I was doing a multi-day, solo hike in the fall of the year with few other hikers around (I only saw 2 during the trip), I was being overly cautious, especially since I did not have cell phone coverage to call for help. I’m hoping to one day get back up to this section and go further north.

[MrItchyElbow]

I don't think that you needed the pre-filter for that fill up. That moving water was pretty clear as was. Very nice scenery.

[Woodenarrows]

@MrItchyElbow I always use the coffee filter as a precaution. Sometimes running water can contain more sand and dirt debris than standing water.

[Woodenarrows]

@MrItchyElbow Also, since most of the streams I end up getting water from are shallow, the pickup ends up lying on the stream bottom instead of floating. Even in clear water, the possibility of sucking up debris from the stream bottom is pretty good. A coffee filter is cheap insurance.

[rainbowhiker]

Pretty world out there, isn't it. Thanks for the demo. I hear a lot of good things about the Katadyn, plus they're always improving them.

[Ggreenvideos]

What a beauty setting to fill up Jim :o) So cool, or should I say cold :o)I have the same filter :o) Well off for a drink of water now...haha ;o)

[Woodenarrows]

@Ggreenvideos It would be interesting to know what percentage of hikers, backpackers and bushcrafters use the Katadyn Hiker filters.

[Ggreenvideos]

@Woodenarrows I think there are a lot. It seems popular

[wawhiker]

@Woodenarrows I have one too and used it twice on my overnight just last week. Have always felt safe drinking what it's filtered - it's never failed me.

[medicjimr]

I prefer, filter over chemical treatments , It might be heavier, but I go to nature for nature

[Woodenarrows]

@medicjimr I agree Jim but I still carry some Katadyn Micropur tabs (Chlorine Dioxide) as a backup just incase something happens to the filter.

[medicjimr]

@Woodenarrows I have them too in pouch for back up next to boiling

[steintanz]

... trail with running water included? ;o)

The Katadyn Hiker would probably be my choice too if I was finally going to buy one - so far I only used chemicals for treating water. Nice forest there!

Greetings, Tim

[intenseangler]

Nice scenery there Jim. I really need to upgrade my filter someday... I'm still using my old Pur Scout (works great, but it's heavy!).

[Woodenarrows]

@intenseangler sent you a pm

[ez2curanut]

When you said "it's cold", man... i had to go get a glass of water as it made me thirsty just watching you there JIm :))) I picked up a "1st need" from rei. little expensive, but pumps about as fast as that katadyn.

[Woodenarrows]

@ez2curanut Haven't seen anything on the "1st need". I'll have to research it.

[rileyphillip]

Man, I'm get down to the creek several times a week but that's making me want to go out overnight. Best wishes.

[DrunknShooter]

Jim, just seeing that brook with the trees and mossy rocks made me need to get outdoors. I think I'll take a walk in the hills behind the house before it gets too dark.

[Woodenarrows]

@DrunknShooter I know what ya mean. I can't wait for the cooler weather of fall.