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lost_but_found · 06-01-2004, 09:59 AM

I use a SweetWater Guardian purifier system. It works great - even for that nasty EastTexas water. It it fairly light - compared to most others. There are some lighter ones out there though - and may be better. But the SweetWater is all I have ever used and know about. I know PUR makes a good one - it is supposed to be even lighter than the SweetWater. I will look it up and post some links below for you.

SweetWater:
http://www.backpackreviews.com/sweet...fiersystem.htm

PUR:
http://www.purwaterfilter.com/hikguidpor.html

REI's list:
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Cate...goryId=4500461

And it is still recommended that you use iodine or chlorine solutions to purify the water. I strongly recommend it for the water along the Lone Star Trail. That is some nasty yellow water!!!

06-01-2004, 09:59 AM	#3
lost_but_found Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 139	Re: Water treatment I use a SweetWater Guardian purifier system. It works great - even for that nasty EastTexas water. It it fairly light - compared to most others. There are some lighter ones out there though - and may be better. But the SweetWater is all I have ever used and know about. I know PUR makes a good one - it is supposed to be even lighter than the SweetWater. I will look it up and post some links below for you. SweetWater: http://www.backpackreviews.com/sweet...fiersystem.htm PUR: http://www.purwaterfilter.com/hikguidpor.html REI's list: http://www.rei.com/online/store/Cate...goryId=4500461 And it is still recommended that you use iodine or chlorine solutions to purify the water. I strongly recommend it for the water along the Lone Star Trail. That is some nasty yellow water!!!