Gear Review
Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter
I understand but...
By Jesse Lind
Ranked #148 - Water Filters
January 4, 2010
I understand this filter has increased filtration capabilities and a massive lifespan per filter; however, for regular backpacking in the US, the flow output is painfully slow. I can see how this filter would rock in a third-world country, but I hated using my friend's on a recent camping trip near Big Sur, CA. For domestic travels, I would much prefer my Katadyn Hiker Pro. Fast, lightweight and efficient. Sweetwater drops are an easy fix to viral worries.
View Details: Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Filter Material:
- ceramic (silver-impregnated)
- Purifying Element:
- (carbon cartridge bottle adaptor SOLD SEPARATELY) activated carbon
- Output:
- 1 L/min
- Removes:
- giardia, sediments, algae, cryptosporidia, particles, protazoa
- Field-Cleanable:
- yes
- Dimensions:
- (height) 2.4 x 10 in
- Gravity Flow:
- no
- Cartridge Life:
- 50,000 L
- Weight:
- 20 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, trekking, expeditions, international travel, emergency filtration
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- (this Katadyn product only) 20 years
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: September 11, 2011 By: Dean Whitehead
I agree about the amount of force needed to pump this filter... what sets this filter apart, besides the lifespan is the .2 um filtration, smallest in the industry... which is why its used in 3rd world countries...
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I'd rather have a slow durable filter than a broken fast filter! :)
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes