I chose Katadyne Pocket filter because it was portable, has had good reputation with decades of users, and it filters a LOT of water before needing a new filter. I have a spare filter. As long as I don’t drop it /lose it/ leave it behind…we’re good for a long time.
I also have 2 water filtering bottles…forget which type. Long before a lot of these other companies produced their own filtering bottles. They are in the vehicle…to get home.
Have not needed to use either. Have done the recommended flushing of the filter – and dried it. Bottles are simply fill and drink…don’t contaminate the mouth piece. Katadyne is simple too. I reread the directions now and then to refresh memory.
If we lost power long enough to run out of my stored water, we’d use the Katadyne with creek water. Well pump wouldn’t work and dont’ have a genny. Pre-filter first, for the larger impurities. I found an OLD dead dog carcass in the creek years ago. VERY aware of the nasties possible in that creek. I located a seepage but flow is truly only seepage. Might be able to dig it out to increase it…?? It’s not a “spring”.
OldMtWoman.