Re: [at-l] MSR Miniworks

[MrsGorp@aol.com]

I used one on the first couple of days of my 1997 Long Trail hike, then I 
sold it on the trail to my hiking partner :-), wasn't gonna just give it 
away, it was brand new.  This way I made some money and lightened my pack by 
a couple of pounds. It needs cleaning after every use or you'll find it 
extremely difficult to pump, at least I did.  The ceramic filter remains wet 
and heavy.   It is convenient to screw the base of the filter onto a wide 
mouth nalgene bottle or nalgene canteen or the MSR dromedary, but a real mess 
to filter water into any other size container. 

I now own a PUR Voyageur.  Used it in southern California.  IMO, the PUR is a 
better filter.  It's easier to use, lighter, easy to dump any remaining water 
out of the filter so you're not carrying it on your back, unlike the 
constantly damp ceramic filter of the MSR.
cin 

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