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I have a Katadyn pocket, while I was straining filthy river water through my socks some others had one of these back in the 80s, always swore when I had the money I'd get one.
Now just to take it to Africa to test it.

Ah yes, all that river water was passed by us as fit for ooman consumption...

Not by your honey chasing African cousin?

I have used MSR and Katadyn - both work well. Another item I recommend is a UV light for use after you have filtered the water - kills any remaining pathogens. I have the Steripen Adventurer, but there are a half-dozen different models to choose from. Between the two - should make any natural water you find relatively safe.

I've just ordered the Katadyn Vario Filter from Amazon.