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Katadyn Vario Dual Technology MicroFilter

Item #EXT0059 | 10 in Stock

Alright, I'm going on a backpacking trip in Ohio in a few...

By Ranked #542 - Water Filters September 7, 2009

Alright, I'm going on a backpacking trip in Ohio in a few weeks and just picked one of these up. I know this will not filter out viruses due to them being much smaller. Should I treat the water with a chemical after wards or just use the filter?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #5 - Water Filters September 15, 2009

I would purify if you're filtering water out of the big, working rivers. Especially suspect would be the Ohio & any rivers around Cleveland, Cincinnati, or Columbus. This is not only an Ohio thing but all big, working rivers. I just returned from a trip to the Pacific Northwest & I'd treat water from the Columbia & Willamette rivers exactly the same way. If you're filtering water away from farms & cities, this filter alone will work just fine.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

Tech Specs:

Filter Material:
0.3 micron glassfiber 
Purifying Element:
ceramic disc 
Output:
2 L / 1 min 
Removes:
bacteria, cysts 
Field-Cleanable:
yes 
Dimensions:
7.5 4 in 
Cartridge Life:
500 gal 
Weight:
425 g 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 
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