[at-l] inline filter question

[orangebug74@yahoo.com (Orange Bug)]

A gravity filter consists of:
1) a reservoir for "dirty" water, suspended above every other part,
allowing gravity to lead the "dirty" water into
2) a tube leading from the "dirty" water, followed by
3) a filter thru whence the dirty water passes, logically leading to
4) a tube leading from the filter thru whence the dirty water passed
(hence it is "in-line"),into
5) a container that receives the filtered water, which might even
include your mouth.

A hydration reservoir differs only in part
1) A reservoir for "dirty" water, not necessarily employing height
above the other parts to create a hydraulic head to force "dirty" water
thru the filter. Commonly, the hiker provides the kinetic energy in the
form of "suction." Suction was made famous by a former presidential
candidate describing anticipated sound effects of employment
opportunities in a bordering nation famous for inadequate water
supplies.

Hence, with a Dromedary Bag, you have the beginnings of either a
gravity filter or a hydration bladder/hiker suction thingy.

Bill...

--- Chris Young <detour74@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I am alittle confused when looking at the Safe Water Anywhere
> website. What is the difference between a hydration resevoir/bladder
> and a gravity feeder? I already have a MSR Dromedary Bag with the
> hose. So, would I just need to buy the actual filter or what? Answers
> please!


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