Katadyn Hiker Water Filter Review

With pleated glass you don t have to worry about freezing temperatures.

Katadyn hiker water filter review.

Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. This means that the katadyn doesn t filter as well as the first need did even 30 years ago in particular the katadyn filter does not reliably remove viruses. Mine cracked along the body where the pump handle is and my sons one way valve failed with pieces of plastic came out. The katadyn hiker pro is a classic and reliable hand pump.

The katadyn befree water filter is a hollow fiber water filter like the filter included in the sawyer squeeze and sawyer mini water filter systems but with a much faster flow rate. It also means that unlike the first need filter and again confirmed by katadyn the katadyn filter has no good way to test and verify that it is intact and working effectively. Katadyn hiker water filter includes a carry sack and bottle adapter that fits most water bottles. Able to draw out water from even the shallowest of streams and smallest of puddles the katadyn hiker pro is a portable water filter that will ensure that you always have access to the fresh clean water that you need to stay hydrated.

The katadyn hiker pro filter element is made of pleated glass and comes with a pre screen. The ultra long tube and smaller intake can get into nooks and crannies that other hand pumps can t get into accessing all sorts of water source sizes from small to large. If hollow fiber filters with water in them are exposed to freezing temperatures the fibers can break and render the filter useless. I prefer pleated glass over hollow fiber filters.

Making sure that your water tastes great this pump water filter will remove all manner of bacteria and debris. While the befree water filter can be purchased as a standalone unit most people buy it as part of the integrated katadyn befree. It filters out both bacteria and protozoans like giardia and cryptosporidium making it an ideal backcountry filter for north america. My son and i went backpacking and had 2 katadyn water filters.

Not meant to filter water for a lot of folks. Because the vario can produce clean water at quite a high speed we think this pump could be a decent choice for a group traveling in the backcountry. The vario can treat up to 2000 liters in its lifespan which is quite a high volume compared to other pumps we ve tested where both the katadyn hiker pro and the msr sweetwater last up to 750 liters.