http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/ Michigan Backpackers - Backpacking & Camping Michigan's Backcountry. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:21:13 GMT Jennifer T http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3122 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3122 Hi Everyone! I thought you might be interested in reading a couple of articles from SOLAR's fall backpacking class, and their recent trip to Pictured Rocks. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:41:09 GMT danieloconnell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3121 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3121 pardon the 'form' invitation: If you have an interest in Detroit and Michigan Colonial History please be our guests at our December 6 Holiday Brunch (free) Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:35:46 GMT danieloconnell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3120 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3120 Invitation: October 25th, Northville Michigan, Autumn Social hosted by King's 8th Regiment Cider, Donuts, Pie, Cheeses, Meats, Fencing and Fencing Lessons, Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:23:52 GMT danieloconnell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3119 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3119 Invitation: October 25th, Northville Michigan, Autumn Social at historic Cady Inn hosted by King's 8th Regiment Cider, Donuts, Pie, Cheeses, Meats, Fencing and Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:56:57 GMT danieloconnell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3118 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3118 Pictures of New Outdoor Oven at Fort Michilimackinac this weekend at King's 8th visit to Michili: http://gallery.me.com/kings8th#100163&bgcolor=black&view=grid Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:42:17 GMT Ewa Roszczenko http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3117 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3117 Hi there,   I just do not believe the summer is over , the Autumn is getting very colorful. I love backpacking in fall and I do carry paper coffee filters as Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:31:36 GMT Michael Fogarty http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3116 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3116 Nope, but I've seen a few hikers that pack them and place a rubber band around them to hold them in place around their water bottles. Ewa, was once such Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:21:49 GMT johne316 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3115 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3115 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:59:51 GMT Michael Fogarty http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3114 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3114 +2 for the Katadyn Hiker filter. I've had good luck with mine, just don't try and filter muddy water, as it will slow it down, considerably. Strain muddy water Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:42:58 GMT johne316 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3113 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3113 ... pure hiker is da way to go.have filtered swamp water with this filter with no ill affects but i do have a little scaleing around my gills.LOL yooperman Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:59:01 GMT imaxeman1371 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3112 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3112 Hello All! My wife and I are hiking about 40 miles of the AT for part of our honeymoon (the 40 miles heading north to Pearisburg,VA), and I was wondering if Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:55:52 GMT imaxeman1371 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3111 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3111 I usually buy from REI or Backcountry.com. I have used GearTrade.com for some used/ wholesale gear and had success both times. I often use Google to price shop Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:53:54 GMT scoutmaster1006 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3110 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3110 I get a lot of stuff from campmor.com and have had for about 25 years now and am very happy with them. You can also try Craigs list and EBay and pricegrabber Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:46:29 GMT Dave Ransom http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3109 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3109 I recommend the Pure Hiker for a filter.  Very durable with the fastest pump rate out there.  I've had mine for years and never had a problem.   I also shop Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:00:01 GMT esteban g http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3108 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/michiganbackpackers/message/3108 I was thinking about getting a water filter the Katadyn Vario Microfilter. What have you used and what do you suggest? Do you know of any good on line places