So first of all, I actually don't mind pumping my water , many times were having a filter has come in handy, many times I've loaned it to others because they were having to scoop out of muddy puddles, and I really really hate any chemicals. Oh did I mention I hate chemicals, even the 'tasteless' ones I taste. So now that's out of the way, I've had the same kayadyn hiker pro filter for 8+ years, and it's treated me well, but it's sprung a leak, literally, shooting out the side with the pump in the seam of the plastic...
But before I just go out and get another the same thing, what's popular now, I haven't researched this subject in 8+ years, so please chime in with your suggestions on filter type! Anything lighter in weight but hasn't least the same fast pumping of the hiker pro?