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Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter
By Marc Arevalo
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Name: Marc Arevalo
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About: Hello, my name is Marc and I’m addicted to Gear Patrol. I started my subscription because I wanted to win free stuff, and I did. After that, I found myself checking the website everyday then finally two or three times a day while I was at work… that’s when I knew I had a problem. Not caring that I would get an email alert about new posts, I had to read the witty humor and learn about the latest gadgets before anybody else. When Gear Patrol said they where hiring, I felt compelled to apply. A month later, here I am confessing my addiction and introducing myself as the newest member of the Gear Patrol team.
So, who is Marc? Well, I’m a financial analyst and originally from Virginia, having moved to Manhattan about 8 years ago for college. After college I got a job at a major financial services firm and haven’t looked back. A year ago I moved to (gasp) New Jersey. But, before you dismiss me as bridge and tunnel trash, there are a couple of benefits to the Garden State. One, rent is more managable. Two, I have a car and therefore a way to get out of the city and do the things I like to do.
What occupies my time? You can see from my first post that I surf, having picked it up late last summer and surfed until the cold simply made it unbearable. When I’m not surfing you’ll find me hiking every chance I get. Otherwise, I’m on either one of of two vehicles: riding my bike out on 10-20 miles rides or my ‘07 Mini Cooper S named beaster (love that car).
Eric asked me what my dream gear would be and I had to say it would be Allison Stokke um… I mean a Ferrari Enzo. Cliche? Perhaps. Incredible (on either account)? Undoubtedly.
Anyway, hope you enjoy what I’m bringing to the table and encourage you to help feed my addiction by sharing posts, commenting and subscribing.
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Protozoa, Bacteria, Virus Free Water. Sounds Delicious.
The last thing you want is Giardia.
When you go hiking how clean is your water? More importantly, how heavy is it? At around two pounds a liter, water is one of the heaviest things in your pack, but you never want to underestimate what you’ll need out there. So next time you hit the trail lighten your load and bring a Katadyn Hiker water filter and fill up at any stream on or off the trail.
At eleven ounces, the Swiss made Katadyn Hiker is perfect for back country. It will filter out all the nasties in any water you come across, even the dreaded giardia. I used it on a recent hike up Half Dome in Yosemite National Park (photo from my trek after the jump), and I’m glad to report an issue free trip, if you know what I mean. Too much information? Perhaps, but hey it worked and it saved my ass from getting dehydrated when my party ran out of water.
Cost: $52
It looks pristine… but trust me - you want that water filtered.
I’m new to this blog…. and a little curious…
What do you mean by “after the jump”?