Reddit reviews Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter
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Convenient filter for 1 to 2 persons while hiking or campingRemovable filter protector extends cartridge life in challenging conditionsCompact design and easy operation--fits in any backpack or travel bagAllows direct attachment to drink tube (1/4" ID) of hydrationAdditional hydration connector fitting for quick filling of hydration packs
Start learning survival skills ASAP. Its not just "lost in the woods and need to get out", these skills can make you self sufficient. Start looking up what tools you will need in order to live on your own. Find out your climate/area, and what is required to live there (does it snow a lot, are you in a desert, etc). Next find a damn good water source far away from the city. Chances are theres many people who have already scouted the location and picked a spot near where you might think it would be ideal, so keep that in mind. Really just do research first, you don't want to waste money on things you don't need or wont last or on things that will break easy. (Katadyne water filters which cost hundreds, as apposed to a simple tiny bottle of iodine crystals, which will do much better and save a hell of a lot of weight and money. Simple things like that will make a world of difference, so really research is key. Download one of these, and you have a shit ton of info that can easily save your life. Those videos are amazing, and has given me a lot of knowledge. There are other resources like this which go a lot more in depth of certain skills. I would use both (as I have for the past few years). Like BCSKS said, start gathering non perishable or dehydrated foods. Bug Out Bags are ideal for this type of thing, and the info in those videos and that youtube channel will help you with deciding what you need, and what brands to get. Buy seeds and learn how to grow in your climate, and what will grow in your climate. Weight is the biggest issue, so buy the most compact, light, and durable things possible. Here are some simple rules and simple tools that you should memorize and buy first.
Rule of Threes:
You can survive 3 minutes without air, three hours without shelter, three days without water, and 3 weeks without food. FOLLOW THESE. Most people think about food or water first, and then die of hypothermia or hyperthermia.
Ten "C's" of Survivability:
If you have those 10 tools, and of course the knowledge of survival (which is on those videos and that youtube channel), than you will most likely survive. Remember, the more you know, the less you need. But, its always best to be prepared and have more than the bare minimum. Sorry for the wall of text, but I had to be specific. Hope that starts you off well.
I've got a ton of budget best bang for the buck gear, but one place you absolutely should not skimp on is socks. Buy 2-3 pair of SmartWool Expedition weight socks. It's like wearing slippers inside your boots.
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Here's some more of the cheap (mostly) gear that I purchased and am still happy with. This includes some revisions I've made after a somewhat miserable trip to Yosemite. I am a freak for reading reviews and digging for the best price.
$8 Stove
$8 Mug
$16 underwear... okay, this is almost as important as socks!
$29 Solar charger, or DIY
$85 Water filter, didn't want to skimp here although water tabs are doable
$9 550 paracord
$14 multitool - use a small cheap knife to 'cut' costs
$28
titaniumAnodized Aluminum pot$9 Tarp Couldn't find the link, but it's at WalMart in their camping section, by Outdoor Products.
$9 titanium spork
$45 hammock - you can get cheaper on campmor, but this one caught my eye at REI
$16 hammock suspension - you can get cheaper by DIY
$14 Compass
Sierra Trading Post has Comfortrel longjohns for $17/top or bottom - feels cheap, but effective.
$24 15 degree mummy bag IMO the next best thing for the money is The Cat's Meow at ~$90.
$22 tent - small, decent weight, cheap, hard to find. Not sure if I trust in rain, but worked great for five days of decent weather and 30 degree nights. Dumped this for the hammock setup due to weight and size. (but it's not that heavy or big)
In addition, I'll be switching to the $45 54litre pack from Costco.
GoLite has some crazy cheap light backpacks, but they don't seem to do well for loads heavier than ~25 pounds, which you probably won't hit on a budget.
$10 tab stove - haven't used, gonna try this out soon
Wal Mart has been seriously stepping up their backpacking game in the last year or so. Take a look their. A lot of the products are decent quality at crazy good prices.
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At home or in my RV I have Big Berkey's with white ceramic filters. I also have a fairly large number of spare filters of both varieties. It filters water from my roof fed cistern more than well enough for drinking after the normal house 5 and 1 micron canister filters.
For my BoB/GHB or out camping I use either a Sawyer Squeeze or a Sawyer Mini. Both are great portable filters. Before I switched to those I used a Katadyn Hiker Pro which works well but the filters are only good for a few hundred gallons.
I use the older Katadyn pump. It does not have the multi flow feature, but I've never found the need for it. It does have an attachment for filling water bottles, but you can also insert the hose to fill your camelbak. It's on sale at Amazon right now: http://www.amazon.com/Katadyn-Hiker-PRO-Water-Microfilter/dp/B0007U012U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1333465165&sr=8-3