I have used the PUR camper, MSR and even an old Katahdin (1985 vintage). The latter two have ceramic filters. The PUR pumps quickly but is very prone to clogging and cannot be cleaned if it is blocked. This happened when we pumped what turned out to alkaline water from a stream on a river trip in Colorado last spring. The MSR clogged also but can be cleaned in the field- which is a big plus. The old Swiss Katahdin has a very thick ceramic filter and is extremely hard to pump- even when the filter has just been scoured, in comparison to the newer pumps. The trade-off is that it has a very long useable life. I keep it at home for possible emergency use. The MSR is my choice for trips. It also seems better set up from an ergonometric standpoint than the PUR. No experience with the Sweetwater. I'm suspicious of the drinking straw type though. Walt Chudleigh Park City, UT *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Sep 19 1999 - 16:35:09 PDT
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