Outstanding Tool for the Job

By Brian Robinson Ranked #327 - Water Filters June 12, 2009

I have always hated having to pump water first thing after getting to camp. Well, with this gizmo, you can "pump" water and set up camp (or relax) at the same time. I recently did a 5-day trip, and the performance of the Base Camp was just outstanding. Hang it up (adjust it to the right height so the hose doesn't drag the ground - easy with a short rope and carabiner), fill it, and let gravity fill your Camelbaks, Platys and Nalgenes. We were blessed with relatively clean water, so no problems with clogging - this could be an issue on longer trips with sediment-loaded sources (there's no "backflush" procedure), so carry a backup filter cartridge if you expect these conditions (or wrap a coffee filter around the installed cartridge and secure it with a rubber band).

I highly recommend the Base Camp filter.

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