DenRuyter
Lil-Rokslider
Let me start out by saying that I don't get out west a lot so minimal experience with filters and water freezing in my gear.
I was in CO this last season and it was at those temps when it was freezing in the mornings but would warm a bit through the day so all the creeks were still flowing. My bladder line/bite valve froze a few mornings even though I always blow back into it after drinking. My MSR pump is heavy and slow and I am looking for better options. I took a Source 3L bladder in my pack and a nalgene. I used for mixing stuff and basically just ended up using the Nalgene for everything, I just had to stop a lot wasting time since I drink close to 2 gallons a day normally. I thought of moving to a SteriPen, but I'm unsure because I'd have a hard time drinking water that tastes funny or has any type of floaties in it. lol
So what lightweight setups are you using in that type of freezing weather that are working reliably for you?
I was in CO this last season and it was at those temps when it was freezing in the mornings but would warm a bit through the day so all the creeks were still flowing. My bladder line/bite valve froze a few mornings even though I always blow back into it after drinking. My MSR pump is heavy and slow and I am looking for better options. I took a Source 3L bladder in my pack and a nalgene. I used for mixing stuff and basically just ended up using the Nalgene for everything, I just had to stop a lot wasting time since I drink close to 2 gallons a day normally. I thought of moving to a SteriPen, but I'm unsure because I'd have a hard time drinking water that tastes funny or has any type of floaties in it. lol
So what lightweight setups are you using in that type of freezing weather that are working reliably for you?