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Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter

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i am not really a hiker. i need a portable water filter to travel...

By Ranked #676 - Water Treatment December 25, 2008

i am not really a hiker. i need a portable water filter to travel to cities where tap water is not safe to drink. will it be practical for that? will it remove the chemicals in tap water? thanks a lot!

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By Ranked #1 - Water Treatment August 3, 2009

Just remember this is a filter, not a purifier. It will neither kill nor remove viruses.

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By Ranked #138 - Water Treatment December 25, 2008

It won't take out the chemicals (they're supposed to be there) but it will get the bacteria out of any water you choose to put through it.

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Tech Specs:

Purifier:
No 
Filter Construction:
Ceramic in Aluminum housing 
Adapter Base:
None 
Gravity Flow:
No 
Recommended use:
Hiking, backpacking, light camping 
Field Maintainable:
Yes 
Output:
1 l/min. 
Flow Rate:
1 l/min. 
Weight:
20oz 
Warranty:
Limited 
Country of Origin:
Switzerland 

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