Gear Review
Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter
Fresh tasting water in the backcountry
By SpriteMV
Ranked #344 - Water Filters
May 1, 2008
The Katadyn Hiker Microfilter is a godsend in the backcountry. No more packing in water - drink ice-cold mountain water to your heart's content with this gadget. I've used this microfilter to pull water from sources ranging from crystal clear mountain streams to muddy-brown rivers and have had nothing but good results. The water coming out of the Hiker tastes better than my tap water at home, and the Nalgene/Camelbak hose adapters make pumping water a 1-man chore. The replacement filters are expensive, so I'd recommend hand-rinsing your filter in the sink after each trip.
View Details: Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter
Helpful Votes: 2 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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