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Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Microfilter
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A quick stop at a river or stream with the pump-action Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Microfilter lets you continue on your long trek with hydration packs and water bottles full of clean, clear drinking water. Carrying gallons of water isn't necessary when you have reliable water sources and are carrying this durable 11-ounce water microfilter in your backpack. Since it connects directly to your hydration pack and water bottles, you spend more time on the trail and less time fiddling with your water supply.
- Quickly converts suspect water to safe drinking water at rate of one liter per minute, or around 48 pump strokes
- Filters all sediment, particles, and microorganisms like giardia and cryptosporidia that are commonly found in 'fresh' backcountry water sources
- Filter protector keeps the pleated 0.3 micron glassfiber cartridge (129 square inches) from being damaged, and it's easy to clean in the field
- Active carbon core reduces bad taste and odor
- Cartridge can clean up to 1150 liters of water, depending on the condition of the water
- Quick Connect hose fittings allow quick setup and storage
- Hydration connector painlessly attaches to 1/4-inch hydration pack connections (Camelbak, Platypus, etc)
- Universal Bottle Adaptor screws onto most water bottles and included carry bag keeps the whole system clean and organized in your pack
Bottom Line: An easy, reliable, and durable filtration system that only costs you 11 ounces.
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Don't go camping with out it
By:
Bryson H.
1 day ago
I have had my Katadyn Hiker Pro for two years now and have not had any problems with it yet.Once you have it set up the first time it is super quick to fill up all the bladders and water bottles you may have.I usually have to fill up 6 liters every day while backcountry camping and with this pump it takes less then 10 mins to get it out, pump the water, drain it and put it away and be back on the trail.
Great Pump
By:
Jeremy T
March 20, 2012
We were able to use this while backpacking this weekend. It took some setup time initially to setup the hoses with the quick releases (optional). After that, its set and forget it. The output hose connects to the bottle adaptor which fits most typical nalgene bottles widemouth and small and an optional quickrelease to a hydration pack if you decide to modify the hose of any existing hydration pack. This model is exactly the same as far as I can tell from the older model, just colored black. They use the same cartridges as the older model. The setup comes in a black pouch with a plastic ziplock for the output hose to avoid contamination. Also contained a sponge, a quick release for the optional setup, and silicon grease to ease attaching the hoses and lubricating any parts. The cartridge needs to be pumped with water initially before use to remove any carbon sediments in the cartridge. We were able to fill up 7 liters of water fairly quickly. Water tasted fine and looked clear. This is a much better way to getting water than having to haul it in while backpacking.
PS. I didnt get dysentery so the pump must work!
Tried and true!
By:
John Langer
March 15, 2012
I got my first chance to use my new Katadyn filter this week. I was extremely impressed with how easy it was to use and how fast I could fill a Camelback reservoir (the included connector fittings made for some frustrating setup initially, but once they were in place, it was incredibly easy to connect the Camelbak to the microfilter). This model is actually the same as Katadyn's older Hiker Pro model (why change something that's tried and true and so well reviewed?) the only difference I noticed was the color of the pump is now black. The whole setup came with a zippered storage sack and a ziplock plastic bag to store the outflow hose, as well as a tube of silicone lube to ease assembly and lubricate the pump when needed. As I mentioned, this pump has been around for awhile and has been thoroughly proven.
For more reviews (the ones that convinced me to buy this filter), checkout Backcountry's old page listing: http://www.backcountry.com/katadyn-hiker-pro-water-microfilt
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Don't go camping with out it
I have had my Katadyn Hiker Pro for two years now and have not had any problems with it yet.Once you have it set up the first time it is super quick to more...
Great Pump
We were able to use this while backpacking this weekend. It took some setup time initially to setup the hoses with the quick releases (optional). After more...
- Filter Material:
- 0.3-micron glassfiber
- Purifying Element:
- (core) activated carbon
- Output:
- (rate) 1 L/min
- Removes:
- particles, bacteria, giardia, algae, cryptosporidia, sediments, protazoa, spores
- Field-Cleanable:
- yes
- Dimensions:
- 7.6 16.5 6.1 cm
- Gravity Flow:
- no
- Cartridge Life:
- 1150 L
- Compatibility:
- water bottles, (Quick Connect Fittings for 1/4-inch drink tubes on hydration packs)
- Weight:
- 310 g
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, trekking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year