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4 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 4, 2025

  What is the BEST water filter/purifier?

  Me gusta tu actitud. Cuando se trata de salud y seguridad en entornos hostiles, el dinero es secundario. Quieres lo mejor que la ingeniería humana ha creado para llevar en una mochila. Si hablamos de **"Científico", y "Eliminarlo TODO"** (incluyendo virus, bacterias, protozoos, sedimentos y microplásticos), hay un nombre que está por encima de todos los demás. Es la pieza de ingeniería más avanzada del mercado civil. 🏆 **EL ELEGIDO: MSR GUARDIAN PURIFIER** No es un simple filtro; es un **Purificador de Grado Médico**. Fue desarrollado originalmente con financiación del ejército de los EE. UU. (DARPA) para proteger a las tropas en cualquier lugar del planeta.

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• #2Jul 1, 2025

  Three Person Backpacking Tent

  I've had my MSR Mutha Hubba (now just sold as the Hubba Hubba LT 3-Person) for over 10 years and it is in perfect shape. I reccomend MSR gear to anyone because of how great they've been for service and repair for me over the years. They replaced the shock cords in my tent poles, sent me a video link for how to change them, and gave me some extra tips about how to make it even easier, all for free just because the parts manager felt that they shouldn't have lost the bit of tension so quickly (5 years). I also own an MSR stove and pot set that's over a decade old and they look and work like new (but I also try to take really good care of my gear). For a cheaper tent that punches above it's price point though, just for comparison, I would reccomend the Midori from Eureka, I have a Midori 1 as a spare tent and it's amazing for it's cost, but it hasn't seen enough use to compare it with my MSR directly for wear or waterproofing and such.

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• #3Dec 6, 2015

  Camping suggestions?

  **ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Self-Inflating Air Pad (Steel B...** |||| --:|:--|:-- Current|$38.99|Amazon (New) High|$53.94|Amazon (New) Low|$29.96|Amazon (New) |Average|$40.46|30 Day [Price History Chart](http://i.imgur.com/mrFvG8U.png) **MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter** (6% price drop) |||| --:|:--|:-- Current|$69.34|Amazon (New) High|$89.99|Amazon (New) Low|$56.57|Amazon (New) |Average|$73.81|30 Day [Price History Chart](http://i.imgur.com/JYLJuQz.png) | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/PriceZombie/wiki/index)

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• #4Dec 6, 2015

  Camping suggestions?

  I've recently bought a lot of this stuff after doing a good amount of research. Here are my recommendations: **Tent** - I would get an Alps tent if you want a good value tent but aren't as worried about weight. How many people will you be going with? **Sleeping Bag** - I have [this](http://www.columbia.com/reactor-35-mummy-ii-sleeping-bag-UU9907.html) sleeping bag which I absolutely love, but I haven't been able to find it online since I bought it. It packs as small as down sleeping bags but costs a fraction of the price and will still keep you warm in 30 degree weather (which it's done for me). **Pack** - I just bought the [Osprey Volt 75L](http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B008RB37S6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00) which I think is a great value even though I haven't used it yet. I got it for $140 on amazon and the 60L version is less expensive than that. I'm not sure if this pack is bulletproof but it has great reviews and Osprey products are known for their high quality. **Cooking**- I use [this pot](http://smile.amazon.com/Outop-Camping-Backpacking-Cookware-Outdoor/dp/B00FQZEYWE/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1449429681&sr=1-4&keywords=camp+pot) which works perfectly with a pocket rocket. I'm not sure what you mean by fire making equipment but if it's not below freezing or at a high altitude, the gas canisters are the most efficient and reliable way to cook food. Also, they're extremely light. If you're using a fire to cook you'll need a heavier duty pot/pan. **Clothes** - I just look for good deals and buy when I find one. Get a good shell that's waterproof and breathable. I have a [Marmot Nano AS Jacket](http://www.campsaver.com/nano-as-jacket-men-s) that I love. Just make sure you have a baselayer that wicks sweat away and other layers that can pack down. DON'T USE ANY COTTON CLOTHES! **Tools** - Other than a knife I have found any tools that are useful for their weight. If you have a solid knife you should be good. **Misc** - Here's other things in my list for camping/backpacking: **Sleeping Pad** - I use the [Alps Sleeping Pad](http://smile.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Lightweight-Self-Inflating-Regular/dp/B001LF3FQE/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1449430367&sr=1-2&keywords=alps+sleeping+pad). You definitely need a sleeping pad if you're camping in colder weather for the insulating properties. You'll lose a significant amount of heat through the cold hard ground without a pad. The Alps pad is a little heavier but they're very durable and a great value. **Paracord** - It's always useful to have paracord for different things. **Water Filter** - You need this if you're going to the backcountry. It's not realistic to bring enough water with you for a weeklong trip. I have use [this MSR water filter](http://smile.amazon.com/MSR-56425-MiniWorks-EX-Microfilter/dp/B000BBF2RY/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1449430619&sr=1-1&keywords=MSR+water+filter) and the [Sawyer Squeeze](http://smile.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP126-Filtration-System/dp/B00FBGCFZG/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1449430657&sr=1-5&keywords=water+filter). The MSR filter costs more, but works very well and is fairly durable. The Sawyer Filter weighs almost nothing, but it's a little more difficult to use and definitely more difficult if you're trying to filter large quantities of water. Not everyone will agree with everything on my list, but I try to find the best value in my gear. I look for the best value in terms of price, quality, weight, and packability. There are higher quality options that weigh less but cost more. There are other lower quality options that cost less. You'll have to decide what your balance is, but this should be a good list to get you started.

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