http://www.backcountry.com/msr-water-filters Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Thu, 03 May 2012 12:28:36 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-trk-drip-filter-with-gravidyn-element?CMP_ID=QRSS_275324#question_275324 Katadyn TRK Drip Filter with Gravidyn Element<br /><br />I bought a Gravidyn 4 years ago. I recently noticed a lot of people refering to the Gravidyn using the letters &quot;TRK&quot; in front on the name. In all the literature I have from 4 years ago, nothing uses these letters &quot;TRK.&quot; Is there a new version called TRK? What does this stand for? Is mine a TRK? Can I use replacement filters labeled TRK if my unit was not originally labeled TRK? question_275324 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:28:36 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/msr-miniworks-ex-water-filter?CMP_ID=QRSS_274970#question_274970 MSR MiniWorks Ex Water Filter<br /><br />Debating between this and an MSR AutoFlow (which sounds like it&#39;s 2.2oz lighter, will be more friendly to the group, and faster but potentially less versatile and more of a pain in the ass to maintain) for an upcoming 9 day AT trip. Any other advantages/disadvantages I&#39;m missing?<br /><br />Big question I have w/ the MiniWorks is connections to my water storage. I&#39;m planning to take a 2L Osprey HydroForm bladder and a couple of 1L Platypus soft bottles for electrolyte drink and temporary water storage and transport at camp. Does the included interface screw onto an Osprey bladder? I believe it&#39;s made by Nalgene. If not, can anyone recommend bladder tubing that will definitely fit the nipple on the clean side cap? question_274970 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:33:46 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-hiker-water-microfilter?CMP_ID=QRSS_274868#question_274868 Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter<br /><br />so do i have to buy replacement filters for this? question_274868 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:05:52 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-mini-ceramic-microfilter?CMP_ID=QRSS_274113#question_274113 Katadyn Mini Ceramic Microfilter<br /><br />what is the main difference from the Hiker pro model and this one? question_274113 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:37:35 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/msr-miniworks-waterworks-ceremic-filter-element?CMP_ID=QRSS_270228#question_270228 MSR MiniWorks/WaterWorks Ceremic Filter Element<br /><br />Greetings,<br /><br />What are the differences between the MSR Waterworks, the Waterworks II, and the MiniWorks EX? We use, and dearly LOVE an old Katadyn Pocket filter, but recently got a new Waterworks for a very good deal. Your thoughts and comment will be appreciated. Thanks, and God Bless!<br /><br />Every Good Wish,<br />Doc question_270228 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:54:38 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-vario-dual-technology-microfilter?CMP_ID=QRSS_269722#question_269722 Katadyn Vario Dual Technology MicroFilter<br /><br />Would this fit an MSR Dromedary bag? question_269722 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:53:59 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/msr-autoflow-gravity-filter?CMP_ID=QRSS_269365#question_269365 MSR Autoflow Gravity Filter<br /><br />Does this simply filter the water, or does it also kill or remove bacteria to such an extent as to make water potable? question_269365 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:42:26 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-trk-drip-filter-with-gravidyn-element?CMP_ID=QRSS_268017#question_268017 Katadyn TRK Drip Filter with Gravidyn Element<br /><br />what is the filtration rate- how much per hour will it filter? question_268017 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:09:08 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-trk-drip-filter-with-gravidyn-element?CMP_ID=QRSS_263995#question_263995 Katadyn TRK Drip Filter with Gravidyn Element<br /><br />Any idea where I can get a replacement Gravidyn Element filter? question_263995 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:08:44 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-trk-drip-filter-with-ceradyn-element?CMP_ID=QRSS_260213#question_260213 Katadyn TRK Drip Filter with Ceradyn Element<br /><br />I just got this and in the process of running the first gallon of water through it (as recommended by the owner&#39;s manual) and am dismayed at how slowly it filters water. It is currently taking about four hours to filter less than a gallon. Does it get faster? I&#39;m running regular tap water through it, not sludge. ??? At this rate it is unusable. question_260213 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:58:20 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-hiker-water-microfilter-ext0006?CMP_ID=QRSS_258774#question_258774 Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter<br /><br />Does anyone know what the micron rating is for this filter? question_258774 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:58:42 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-pocket-water-microfilter-ext0005?CMP_ID=QRSS_257837#question_257837 Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter<br /><br />Has anyone experienced leftover water in the filter? I can&#39;t figure out how to get it out, even after I pump it for a long time. Help please question_257837 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:53:47 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/msr-sweetwater-filter-cartridge?CMP_ID=QRSS_256849#question_256849 MSR Sweetwater Filter Cartridge<br /><br />MSR vs Guardian - are these sweetwater units the same thing except for color? ie do the replacements for each work with the other?<br /><br />Is one better than the other? question_256849 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:58:26 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-vario-ceramic-disc?CMP_ID=QRSS_253704#question_253704 Katadyn Vario Ceramic Disc<br /><br />Does anyone know of a good way to clean the ceramic filter in the Vario filter? The scotchbrite pad is not doing an adequate job, and I hate to have to keep replacing if it can be effectively cleaned.<br />Thanks question_253704 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:12:51 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/platypus-gravityworks-filter-and-purifier-system?CMP_ID=QRSS_252615#question_252615 Platypus GravityWorks Filter and Purifier System<br /><br />I love the ease of this filter but am bothered by not being able to open the &quot;clean&quot; bladder for cleaning and drying. When I store it, it doesn&#39;t dry, and develops a moldy-musty odor, even though I have treated it with bleach water prior to storing. Anyone been able to solve this problem? question_252615 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:07:00 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/platypus-gravityworks-filter-and-purifier-system?CMP_ID=QRSS_247747#question_247747 Platypus GravityWorks Filter and Purifier System<br /><br />I&#39;ve seen a couple people post that you can carry up to 8 liters of water back to camp by filling both bladders with water. So I guess you have to somehow hold up the bladders while they filter and then refill the dirty side while you are at the water source? question_247747 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:33:12 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-trk-gravidyn-replacement-element?CMP_ID=QRSS_243546#question_243546 Katadyn TRK Gravidyn Replacement Element<br /><br />how close to bottled water does the Katadyn Gravidyn produce? question_243546 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:09:49 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/platypus-gravityworks-filter-and-purifier-system?CMP_ID=QRSS_240821#question_240821 Platypus GravityWorks Filter and Purifier System<br /><br />Is there a shutoff for the dirty hose so that if there is still water in the dirty bag and one wants to fill a bottle from the clean bag, the flow to the filter can be temporarily stopped?<br />Should a person purchase an extra filter or any other parts as a backup at the time of purchasing the system, or do the parts/filters last through lots of water filtering? question_240821 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:03:30 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-hiker-pro-water-microfilter-ext0046?CMP_ID=QRSS_239718#question_239718 Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Microfilter<br /><br />Katadyn v. MSR<br /><br />Hey all, I&#39;m debating between buying this guy (Katadyn Hiker Pro) or the MSR MiniWorks filter. Any thoughts? I realize the output is about the same, but the lifetime manufacturer warranty from MSR is pretty appealing.<br /><br />Any comments about how often the filter needs to be replaced in either product?<br /><br />Thanks. question_239718 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:30:19 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-pocket-water-filter-replacement-cartridge?CMP_ID=QRSS_239616#question_239616 Katadyn Pocket Water Filter Replacement Cartridge<br /><br />Hey BC, whats in your inventory for this? The above picture with the angled spout or the one with the nipple? question_239616 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:06:22 GMT