Pro tip: That 'quick' water filter fix on the Appalachian Trail cost me 4 hours

I was hiking the Whites in New Hampshire last fall and my Sawyer filter clogged up on day two. Tried backflushing it like everyone says but it took three tries and a full hour to get it flowing again. Why do people act like this is a 5 minute fix when it's clearly not?

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finley93912d ago

Heard a thru-hiker say it takes longer than they ever admit too.

scott.mia12d ago

30 miles a day turns into 15 real quick lol.