View and download katadyn 8014931 user manual online. I did a little bit of research and have come down to these two water filter systems. Katadyn hiker pro microfilter 8018273 with extra filter nib. The katadyn pocket water purifier is made of heavy duty materials, designed to withstand the heavy use in the outdoors, even by extreme adventurers. As part of katadyns ultralight series, the mini is designed to fit in a coat pocket or waistmount pack. Msr trailshot vs katadyn befree vs sawyer mini squeeze water filter comparison duration.
Katadyn of switzerland has been producing high quality portable water systems since 1928. The decision initially depends on the type of water source. Viewing 25 posts 1 through 25 of 33 total 1 2 forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr drop backcountry feathered friends. I hiked with a friend who just purchased a katadyn vario microfilter love this one for the speed.
Hiker pro water microfilter hiker pro replacement cartridge katadyn. Katadyn hiker pro microfilter philmont scout ranch. I like my sweetwater, but not only do i seem to have misplaced it, but having seen the katadyn filters in action many times, they are just much faster and that is a big draw. Katadyn 8017764 mini ceramic microfilter water filter. With its compact size, light weight, and simpletouse design, the katadyn hiker microfilter is an ideal choice for backcountry hiking, camping and backpacking. I have been looking at the specs and am admittedly a bit confused. Pur katadyn camping filter systems and pur katadyn. This means that your days of screwing your water filter onto your storebought water bottle are over and no, wide mouth gatoradepowerade bottles will not work because they arent collapsable and because the treads dont.
Msr sweetwater microfilter vs katadyn hiker pro water. The katadyn hiker water filter element is glass fiber with 129 square inches of filtering surface area. The hiker is small, weighs a mere 310 grams, and thanks to its large filter area delivers an outstanding pumping performance. Review of katadyn water purifiers compare katadyn water. Aside from that, this filter is also equipped with an activecarbon that helps absorb the pesticides and chemicals from the water.
The katadyn drip filter can be set up at your camp and will filter one gallon of water per hour. Reviews water treatment filters katadyn vario filter test report by ray estrella. The katadyn hiker camping water filter system is compact, lightweight, and easy to use. Anyway, this made in switzerland katadyn combi microfilter will be my main river water filter for my next trip to the hindu kush valleys this may 2014. A katadyn drip filter, such as the katadyn trk drip gravidyn gravity center, is perfect for filtering large amounts of water. Using proven pleated filter technology, this filter bottle provides easy waterflow, with carbon. Katadyn pocket ceramic microfilter katadyn is the worlds leading producer of portable drinking water systems. The katadyn hiker backpacking filter removes particles, cysts and parasites 0. Katadyn vario microfilter test series by raymond estrella longterm report november 26, 2007 click here to skip to the field report. On the extreme ends of the spectrum, the grayl ultralight purifying bottle has a cartridge life of only 150 liters, while the sawyer squeeze has a lifetime warranty, and they dont even make replacement cartridges for it. Meets epa water purifier standards for removing protozoa and bacteria. The unique, pleated cartridge design provides fast and easy pumping.
This filter has worked perfectly every time, and is very convenient and easy to use. Stay healthy and comfortably hydrated as you hike through large patches of wilderness thanks to the pumpaction katadyn hiker water microfilter. The katadyn hiker pro is a classic and reliable hand pump. The katadyn hiker pro comes with a removable filter protector to extend cartridge life in challenging conditions. Katadyn pocket ceramic microfilter crystal clear home. Pur katadyn camping filter systems and pur katadyn replacement camping filter. Katadyn pocket microfilter with carbon cartridge free. Vario water microfilter, vario replacement cartridge, replacement prefilter disc, replacement activated carbon. The white piece is the virustat microfilter purifier 0. It will turn nearly any backcountry stream into clear drinking water, eliminate the taste with carbon filtering, and you can pull water from raging streams or tiny puddles. The lightweight, reliable and easytouse design makes the katadyn hiker microfilter a great choice for backpacking and trekking.
Today, katadyn offers a full range of water purification systems ranging from the only approved water purification bottle to ceramic filters capable of producing water for twenty people. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below. Thanks to quick connect fittings the installation and removal of input and output hoses is easy. I have used the filter in alpine lakes, rivers, streams, and even puddles, and the water always tastes great. The katadyn guide filter treats water quickly, efficiently, and requires less effort than other water purifiers. The bottle options the katadyn befree is only compatible that is, you can only use it with collapsable hydrapak water bottle with a 42 mm screw top. I didnt have an option for replacement when i requested a return. Home forums gear forums gear general sweetwater microfilter vs katadyn hiker. Hiker pro microfilter katadyn crystal clear home water. While the hiker pro is designed for backcountry use, the katadyn guide water microfilter is the best base camp water filter. Whats the difference between msr and katadyn water. The katadyn mini ceramic 8017764 microstrainer removes bacteria and protozoans, including giardia and cryptosporidia. It can also be used with katadyn exstream and katadyn exstream xr water bottle purifiers this katadyn microfilter replacement removes bacteria, particles, cysts, parasites, and other. Make offer genuine katadyn guide water purifier filter hiking backcountry microfilter new.
Register your katadyn product online and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a free katadyn product. I would go with the katadyn its about the same size as the msr and it is a better filter system. Hiker water microfilterhiker replacement cartridge. With the onslaught of the straws that clean source water onsite from streams and lakes most small portables water filters do the same thing. Limited warranty your katadyn mini microfilter is warranted for one 1 year from the date of purchase against defects in materials. In my opinion, a water filter is one of the most important pieces of gear you can carry. It filters out both bacteria and protozoans like giardia and cryptosporidium, making it an ideal backcountry filter for north america. Katadyn hiker microfilter camping filter system 80629. I bough the katadyn hiker pro clear microfilter during the rei anniversary sale a few months ago, and have used it on multiple backpacking trips since. The katadyn hiker pro microfilter includes handy features such as quickconnect fittings to make filtering water a cinch. Katadyn guide microfilter replacement camping filter kit 80628.
Msr sweetwater microfilter vs katadyn hiker pro water filter. I need a new water filter for summer trips into the ouachita mountains, and im torn between the msr miniworks ex and the katadyn guide pro. Katadyn micro microfilter replacement cartridge mec. Renogy tactical microfilter vs katadyn pocket water filter.
Berkey versus katadyn filter comparison series big. Katadyn s advanced water purifiers are used by special forces and relief agencies all around the world. Katadyn guide microfilter replacement backpacking water filter system 80628 and katadyn guide micro filter replacement camping water filters. The only downside of the unit is it is quite heavy about 1 to 2 kg, maybe because of the ceramic filter, i suppose. Bei sehr trubem wasser kann ein kaffeefilter oder ein tuch um. Get the best deals on katadyn portable water filters when you shop the largest online selection at. The filter is equipped with a silverimpregnated ceramic element. Katadyn pocket water microfilter compare prices in realtime, set a price alert, and see the price history graph to find the cheapest price with gosale americas largest price comparison website. The ultralong tube and smaller intake can get into nooks and crannies that other hand pumps cant get into, accessing all sorts of water source sizes from small to large. For its market launch in europe, we have packed the formerly grayblue filter into a trendy black body. Base camp microfilter unlike katadyns pump filters that require armpower and stamina, the base camp microfilter is gravity powered. Silver impregnation inhibits bacterial growth inside filter pores.
Katadyn mybottle microfilter bottle purification system. On a recent trip to utah, i filled the katadyn micro filter water bottle with water from the fremont river and drank. Wirksam gegen mikroorganismen sowie schlechten wassergeschmack. The replacement filter costs as much as the entire bottle. Long backpacking trips require lots of water, and carrying this backpacker magazineapproved, elevenounce microfilter works much better than carrying ten gallons of water on your back. Their history has been one of innovation and durability. With a wide range of water filters available on the market, it may be difficult deciding on which product is best for you.
The hiker pro microfilter from katadyn is a great way to have clean drinking water with you while in the backcountry. A simple turn engages the ceramic prefilter when youre pumping out of a muddy lake so the pleated glassfiber filter inside doesnt get destroyed. The katadyn hiker is a water filter system which can filter bacteria about 0. It has a glass fiber element which helps silt and mud from entering the filtration chamber. A friend and i are going backpacking in shenandoah national park for an extended period of time and i want to pick up a water filtration system before i go. If you dont mind the workout, the consider this filter. Katadyn pocket microfilter with carbon cartridge has been discontinued by katadyn and is no longer available. View and download katadyn 80629 user manual online. Katadyn pocket water microfilter gosale price comparison. Find out why the katadyn pocket water microfilter is the only one that i trust enough to. Easy to use and clean in the field, this reliable microfilter. The katadyn microfilter replacement cartridge 8014523 is designed for use with the katadyn mybottle white splash water bottle purifier as well as the katadyn micro microfilter filtered water bottle. Ive used them both and the katadyn is just a little slower but doesnt clog up like the msr and the katadyn saves you time by not having to unclog it as often. The katadyn hiker is the most widely sold microfilter in the u.
You can also explore other items in the camping gear, water filters yourself to. Convenient and handy for up to 2 people while hiking or trekking. Hiker pro microfilter katadyn the simple design of katadyn assures a long lasting and easy to maintain device that can far outlast any other filtration or purification system on the market today. After spending time using and looking at the katadyn hiker pro, i have to say that it just doesnt appeal to me anymore. After a long, hard hike, this katadyn water filters. Katadyns lightweight vario dual technology microfilter adjusts for dirty water or normal water conditions, so you get the cleanest, freshest water possible no matter where youre backpacking. A higher performance version of the hiker removable filter protector extends cartridge life in challenging conditions quick connect fittings make installation and removal of input and output. Its small size fits in a coat pocket or waist pack, making the katadyn mini 8017764 ideal for travel, business trips, day hiking and solo backpacking. The katadyn hiker pro is a standout pumpbased water filter. This twostage ceramic disc and glassfibre microfilter has an adjustable output for different conditions. A simple turn engages the cleanable ceramic prefilter, for use. The katadyn pro microfilter is the most compact, lightweight microfilter on the market. Safe water can be attained anywhere at any time for camping, hiking expeditions or during short or extensive travel.
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