Re: Touring water system filters

On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM, Troll <[email protected]> wrote:

> Using these "straws" is not unlike sucking on the barrel of a loaded Glock.
>  Just ain't worth it.
>
>
Exactly like that. Except for the fact that nearly all backpackers rely on
basic carbon filters that are the exact same process, just in a larger size
that will last for longer and pump quickly. The straw "only" lasts for 20
gallons which would be several weeks in the backcountry. If carbon filters
were risky, you wouldn't see several different brands selling them. I've
never had any issue drinking from carbon filters - though personal
experience really means little, since I know some that never filter water
and have done fine as well.