Thanks to campcamp28 for starting this poll! We've contacted the vendor on your behalf and they've made the Platypus Platy 2L Bottle (2-Pack) available.
Same here. Heck I don't even use my mini at all anymore.
Its good, don't get me wrong. But the squeeze is much faster with minimal increase in size and weight.
I'm having an issue with my order...... I've called numerous times and sent numerous email notifications and NO ONE has replied or responded to me. I'm very dissatisfied with my "customer service" experience.
To address a few the top vote-getting items on this list:
Sawyer Mini - in regular talks with them, but so far we can only get their gravity filters at this time
Platy Bottle - Haven't had luck with Platypus yet, but it's also not an item that we have a lot to gain from as a community. We've been able to source similar items, like Vapur and Hydrapak SoftFlasks
Toaks Ti 600ml Pot - we've been able to get this a couple of times for the community
Snow Peak Titanium Double Wall 450ml mug - I haven't had luck with Snow Peak, but
Toaks is willing to work with us as soon as they get sufficient inventory (which they haven't had for months)
MSR Reactor - is up right now, at the best price we've ever been able to get!
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/msr-reactor
Toaks Ti Long Handle Spoon - we've been able to offer this and the Vargo Ti Long Handle Spoon as add-ons to various drops, like the Vargo Ti BOT.
Thanks everyone for the votes and comments! I do take these seriously and am redoubling my efforts to get the top vote-getting gear.
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Are the evernew bladders bpa free? Their website doesn't sat
I do not recommend the Petzl e+Lite for backpacking or trekking. It's unreliable and failed me on a 5-day trip in Yosemite NP. The light mode selector dial thing can get stuck from exposure to dust, dirt, or sand. I had to use a rock or stump and my body weight to pry the switch on or off.
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I agree. I Keep it in my emergency first aid kit. The battery is supposed to be long lasting. But take only as a backup when back packing. It's super light and tiny so its tempting, but I wouldn't rely on it
What are the chances of the prices actually getting low enough to justify paying shipping on the sawyer mini water filter. It's $20 on amazon with prime shipping.
Don't buy it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It failed me on the West Coast Trail two years ago. It's awesome if your water quality has no suspended material. However, if your water is at all gunky, you spend more time and clean water cleaning it than you do drinking from it. Never trusting it again!
Personally I found the mini pretty good. We used one to filter brown river water to supply seven people with all their cooking/cleaning water needs for a 3 day camp. We had to back flush it once per day, which seemed reasonable for such a small filter.
My wife and I also relied on one for an 11 day hike... If the water was too filthy I'd prefilter it with a cloth first. I guess no filter is going to be able to remove a lot of particulate and not get clogged... but I'm curious to see if you found a better solution?