"Personally, I use an MYO-filter similar to THIS"
I have seen that youtube about using the 1 micron desil fuel filter to make your own water filter. Since it was mentioned here I was wondering if anyone knows if the manufacturing of those are consistent enough to ensure that there are no gaps in the filter larger than the stated 1 micron and if use would damage the product resulting in a larger than 1 micron filtration. I would love to adopt this style filter and never look back. It seems even easier than chemical treatment!
For what it is worth I have been using a Sawyer inline water filter for over a year now and it is very easy. I just attatch it to a Platypus hose and drink straight from the 3L water bladder or even a 2L soda bottle. The flow can get pretty bad but it beats most other filtration methods in my opinion (I hate pumping with a passion).