I have the Sawyer squeeze filter, AquaMira Drops, and about 20 Katadyn Micropur Tablets, and I'm trying to decide what to use (alone or in combination) on my thru.
I like having immediate access to drinkable water with the filter so I can hydrate quickly and keep hiking. But it weights a good 5 oz (because of the water that remains in the filter after use) which is an extra 5 oz that don't seem *absolutely* essential, and weight is a big consideration for me. Instead I could use the AquaMira drops (much lighter), the only downside being they take longer to work.
On my Superior Hiking Trail hike, I used the filter with good success (except the bags leaked, but that's not a problem now as I'll be using platypus bags which also fit the filter) and brought the Katadyn Tabs as a back-up and never needed them.
Thoughts? Thanks!