Sump Strainers

A 15″ x 15″ piece of plastic screen-door screen would work better (at catching food chunks) be lighter, cheaper,  and more compact.

Or, if you want a drilled-hole version, start with the bottom of a one-gallon milk jug – lighter, free, and as much free board / volume as you want.  I suggest trimming them with scissors instead of a razor knife for better control and fewer trips to the ER.

Thank you and those are very good tips.

But I was looking to replicate Philmont’s Sump Strainers. We like to train our crews, with as close as possible, the exact gear as they will use there. With the exception of new changes, Ranger Training is just a refresher of the training our crews already have.

“Philmont should be enjoyed, not endured.”

Hi David,

I’m pretty sure these are MSR DeepDish Plates with holes drilled in them.

Thanks Bob,

They look like the one shown in their video. And there were just a few holes in the bottom along one side which seemed unusual for a commercially produce item. So you may have solved my mystery.

Thanks again.

“Philmont should be enjoyed, not endured.”