Water Treatment - Filtration
Water Treatment and Backpacking Hygiene: Recommended Gear & Supplies
Resources for water treatment and hygiene supplies for ultralight backpacking.
DetailsNew Grayl water purifier for sale
New unused Grayl water purifier for sale, 16.9oz, I’m asking $60 or best offer for pictures or other information my email is [email protected]
DetailsSOLD – Hydroblu Versa Flow Gravity Water Filter (new) with Two CNOC 3L Water Containers (used)
Up for sale is a Hydroblu gravity water filtration kit. It includes one Hydroblu Versa Flow gravity water filter (new in sealed package), two CNOC 3L Vecto water containers, one…
DetailsPublisher’s Gear Guide Update (Nov ’23)
The Publisher’s Gear Guide has been updated. This gear guide contains recommendations in various categories by Backpacking Light Publisher and Founder Ryan Jordan. This is the gear he actually chooses to use on his own trips.
DetailsWTB: MSR Guardian Purifier
Does anyone have one laying around that they are willing to part with? This is the hand pump that PURIFIES… the expensive $400 dollar model.
DetailsAquaMira Frontier Max In-Line Water Filter, New SOLD
This in-line filter is claimed to fit most any hydration system. Full info from Aquamira follows. Probably more than you want to read. Features and Benefits Worldwide Filter with up…
Details2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice Awards
First annual Members Choice Awards – what gear do our members use and love as we near the end of 2022?
DetailsNot for thru hiking
On my second filter sent free from Katadyn because the first nearly stopped flowing. Â Now the same for new second filter. Â The flow is fantastic out of the box. Â But…
DetailsMSR Waterworks
MSR water treatment system. Probably 25 years old. Mine is an older version of one shown in the photo. Only used a handful of times. Works similar to the current…
DetailsMSR Pump Filter – FREE
I have an old model MSR WaterWorks pump filter to give away. At almost 17 oz. it’s not exactly ultralight, but still fully functional and sturdy. I realize this forum…
DetailsSawyer Mini Squeeze Filters – FREE
I have 2 Sawyer Mini Squeeze filters to give away. Both are in good functioning condition, complete with squeeze bags and one backwash syringe. No leaks. I flushed everything with…
DetailsAquamira Frontier Max In-Line Water Filter
This in-line filter is claimed to fit most any hydration system. Full info from Aquamira follows. Probably more than you want to read. Features and Benefits Worldwide Filter with up…
DetailsKatadyn Gravity BeFree Water Filtration System, 3 Liters, New – SOLD
Gravity water filtration with 3L flask. Uses Katadyn’s BeFree 0.1 micron fast flow, easy clean membrane. See details below. Features (from REI) 1 micron microfilter is tested to protect against…
DetailsPlatypus Gravity Works 4 liter bags and hoses
Gravity Works 4 liter clean bag, dirty bag, and hoses are new, never used. Stuff sack has been used. Filter is NOT included. You pay postage.
DetailsHow Effective are Backflushing and Storage Practices for Backcountry Squeeze Filters Using Hollow-Fiber Membrane Technology?
We provide data that evaluates backflushing and storage in maintaining flow rates of the Platypus Quickdraw, Sawyer Squeeze, and Katadyn Befree hollow-fiber membrane squeeze filters.
DetailsHydroBlu Versa Flow Filter
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the HydroBlu Versa Flow.
DetailsPlatypus Gravityworks 4L system
Never used. Box has a flap ripped off. 4L dirty reservoir and 4L clean reservour. Comes with everything pictured. $100 shipped in the USA SOLD
DetailsFS – Sawyer Squeeze
Only used once. I use my Katadyn BeFree now so just looking for someone that could use my Sawyer Squeeze. Comes with all the parts you see in this photo.
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