Gear Review
Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter
can't go wrong with this filter...
By Joel Stone
Ranked #203 - Water Filters
October 13, 2010
This filter is great! I’ve tried branching out to other brands… and have had issues… and seem to always come back to the Katadyn (PUR) Hiker. I am most impressed by its flow/pump speed and ease of use; I think the fastest pumping water filter I have ever used. It does get harder to pump when filter is dirty… But I found that rubber banding a coffee filter to the end going into the water will make your filter last longer- and takes a good amount of sediments out. ***I wished they made a lighter weight and compact version of this filter so that I can pack it for day hikes.
View Details: Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Filter Material:
- glass fiber media
- Purifying Element:
- activated carbon
- Output:
- 1 L/min
- Removes:
- particles, sediments, giardia, cryptosporidia, protazoa
- Field-Cleanable:
- yes
- Dimensions:
- 4.6 16.5 6.1 cm
- Cartridge Life:
- 750 L
- Compatibility:
- water bottles
- Weight:
- 310 g
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, hiking, trekking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 30 days
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