Very cool that you lived here! Which region were you in? Meteora is definitely a special place. I also rode around on a rented scooter, which was another very fun way to see the area.
Krysta your videos have the best vibe visually, audibly, and informationally. Loved hearing more in depth info about your big through hikes! Great tips, and what a beautiful place! Your story telling is excellent!
Get either the Sawyer Squeeze or the Platypus QuickDraw. With either of them also get the CNOC 2 litre bag for collecting and holding the dirty water. The bags that come with the Sawyer are known to fail when squeezed so I use them as lightweight extra water storage. If you get the Squeeze then also buy the blue adapter ring as it makes filtering easier whether it be squeezing to filter and it allows a hang to filter configurations. I have a hack to make a screw cap for the dirty end of the Squeeze if you’re interested. Justin Outdoors used the BeFree for the first part of his GDT hike and it failed. He switched to the Platypus QuickDraw and it worked well for him. I use the Sawyer when I go kayak camping since it has the components for hanging to filter. I use my Platypus when backpacking or the Sawyer depending on how I will be filtering water. The Platypus is sold at MEC so subject to its good warranty. I got my squeeze on Amazon and it’s supposed to have a lifetime warranty too.
I can second the Sawyer squeeze with CNOC 2 litre bag and blue adapter ring, this is the system we now use and we've been super happy with it. It's a game changer, especially if you're going from the old style pump filters!
HydroBlu is an ounce lighter than Sawyer, is almost as fast, has adapters built-in and end-caps built-in. CNOC dirty-water bag is worth its 3oz, because it can be filled from the wide-mouth top.
Metora - what a beautiful place! Wow! As far as the water bottle, I have a 900 ml Active Survivor Filtration Bottle which is supposed to filter fresh tasting water from any lake, river, stream or municipal tap. One filter can replace 426 water bottles and has a 100 gallon lifespan. It is very light. Removes heavy metals, chemicals +VOC, bacteria, parasites. While I haven't used it yet, I am taking it on my trip to Egypt in January. I bought it off Amazon. Great tips, by the way. Sometimes experience is the best teacher. Take care.
What amazing scenery! Thank you for sharing.
Isn't it beautiful? You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Gorgeous upload friend, thsi was so nicely presented and narrated! 🔥🔥
Thank you so much!
Love seeing you in Greece! (we lived there for a couple of years). It was nice seeing Meteora through your lens, so beautiful!
Very cool that you lived here! Which region were you in? Meteora is definitely a special place. I also rode around on a rented scooter, which was another very fun way to see the area.
@@KrystaNorwick We lived in Ioannina for 2 years when our kids were very small :)
@@OurRetiredLife Such a beautiful place!
I was wondering if you were going to do a post-hike themed post! Thanks for posting this, many practical tips to emulate.
Thank you for watching!! I have a few more ideas for more hike related videos like this. Let me know if you want me to cover anything specific!
Krysta your videos have the best vibe visually, audibly, and informationally. Loved hearing more in depth info about your big through hikes! Great tips, and what a beautiful place! Your story telling is excellent!
Thank you so much Patti!! I really appreciate your kind words and of course, thank you for watching!! :)
Beautiful and great tips! Thanks for sharing!
Great views at 05:22! Your message about believing in yourself is so great!!! Nice video ☺️
Thank you so so much :)
Great video! I am hiking the GDT next year thanks to the inspiration from watching your GDT videos a while ago.
Really?!?!? I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! Yayyyy!! You have to let me know how it goes!!
I have a Sawyer Squeeze, Katadyn Be Free, and Grayl. The Katadyn is my favorite.
Great - thank you!
Get either the Sawyer Squeeze or the Platypus QuickDraw. With either of them also get the CNOC 2 litre bag for collecting and holding the dirty water. The bags that come with the Sawyer are known to fail when squeezed so I use them as lightweight extra water storage. If you get the Squeeze then also buy the blue adapter ring as it makes filtering easier whether it be squeezing to filter and it allows a hang to filter configurations. I have a hack to make a screw cap for the dirty end of the Squeeze if you’re interested. Justin Outdoors used the BeFree for the first part of his GDT hike and it failed. He switched to the Platypus QuickDraw and it worked well for him. I use the Sawyer when I go kayak camping since it has the components for hanging to filter. I use my Platypus when backpacking or the Sawyer depending on how I will be filtering water. The Platypus is sold at MEC so subject to its good warranty. I got my squeeze on Amazon and it’s supposed to have a lifetime warranty too.
I can second the Sawyer squeeze with CNOC 2 litre bag and blue adapter ring, this is the system we now use and we've been super happy with it. It's a game changer, especially if you're going from the old style pump filters!
Thank you so much for all this info Lisa - that is so so helpful!!
Amazing - thank you for this Brandie!! It seems like there are quite a few people using this system.
HydroBlu is an ounce lighter than Sawyer, is almost as fast, has adapters built-in and end-caps built-in. CNOC dirty-water bag is worth its 3oz, because it can be filled from the wide-mouth top.
Amazing - thank you so much for this info!!
Meteora is definitely one of the most magical places in Greece…I keep my MSR in the car, use Grayl and Katedyn be free depending on where we are going
It is such a magical place! Ok amazing thanks for the tips :)
Metora - what a beautiful place! Wow! As far as the water bottle, I have a 900 ml Active Survivor Filtration Bottle which is supposed to filter fresh tasting water from any lake, river, stream or municipal tap. One filter can replace 426 water bottles and has a 100 gallon lifespan. It is very light. Removes heavy metals, chemicals +VOC, bacteria, parasites. While I haven't used it yet, I am taking it on my trip to Egypt in January. I bought it off Amazon. Great tips, by the way. Sometimes experience is the best teacher. Take care.
Amazing thank you for the information! That is very exciting you are heading to Egypt! You'll have to let me know how it goes :)
@@KrystaNorwick travelling with Wild Women Expeditions. I will be there for ten days starting the last week in January.
@@judywhaley5092 sounds wonderful!! I hope it’s an amazing trip!
Next time tell us all the things you did right!!!
Love the scenery ❤
Hahah that's a great idea!! Thru hike WINS!
Get the katadyn Be Free water filter. Trust me. ❤
P.a. It fits the Hydrapak collapsible bladders. 💯👌🏻
Amazing thanks for the tip!
I use a Sawyer squeeze and CNOC bag. Don't bother with the Sawyer mini
Wonderful - thank you so much for the tip!
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