Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter
Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter
Chosen “Best in the bunch by a long shot” in Backpacker magazine’s field test for ease – of – use! Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilters. These are the world’s best-selling water microfilters. Today, there are more Hikers in use than any other outdoor water system, and that’s because they get the job done, a smart investment for convenience and health. The Microfilter meets industry standards for reduction of Klebsiella terrigena bacteria (99.9999%) and protozoan cysts like giardia and cryptosproidium (99.9%); The activated carbon core reduces unpleasant tastes and odors, too; Filter media is 129 sq. ins. of pleated 0.3 micron; glassfiber. Effective against bacteria, protozoa, cysts. With anti-clog technology; Output of up to 1 quart / minute (with 48 strokes per minute). Pump handle is ergonomic for comfort; Low maintenance design, with no cleaning required. Service life of filter depends on water quality… approx. 200 gallons or when it becomes hard to pump; Compact design and easy operation. Weighs approx. 11 ozs. Filter is approx. 6 1/2″ long, hose is 36″; One year manufacturer’s warranty; Comes with O-ring lubricant, bottle adapter and carry case. Extra features of the Hiker PRO: Removable filter protector extends cartridge life in challenging conditions; Quick-connect fittings make installation and removal of input and output hoses easy, and also allows direct attachment to drink tube (1/4″ inside diameter) of hydration packs; Additional hydration connector fitting for quick filling of hydration packs. Make your water safer and better tasting with the leader in filtering!Order yours now! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Standard – word search in our Store for ‘Katadyn Microfilter’. Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars Works, more so than the customer service does.
I bought this filter as I section hike the Appalachian trail and had been borrowing a MSR filter from a friend. I bought this filter 2 and 1/2 weeks before my most recent trip and when the filter came in I noticed the prefilter was missing. I contacted the customer service and informed them of this and within 1 hour I had received a response saying they would send it out as soon as possible. Well a few days before the trip I send another message since I hadnt received the piece and they said they sent it already. A week AFTER my trip was over the piece finally came in and based on the post mark it was sent 3 days before it came in. I wouldnt be so mad if it wasnt for the fact that they lied to me about the situation.
At home the filter does work just like any other but given the choice I would have opted for the MSR filter that I know is reliable and as far as I know already comes with all the pieces you need. This is what I get for trying to save a few bucks.
3 Stars Fast but somewhat complicated
This filter works very fast, filling a 1L bottle in about a minute. However, getting to that point can be a chore. There are a lot of small parts and hoses and input versus output and caps and attachments…etc… I’ll give Katadyn credit, they certainly give you a lot of parts, various attachemnts for bottles and water bags, even extra parts if you want to cut your water bag hose and add in the easy fill attachment. That’s nice. But this means a lot of small, extra parts that serve to confuse, espcially if you are using it for the first few times. However, once you get it all figured out, it pumps just fine, and fills bags and bottles fast. It takes longer to set up the pump than it does to fill your bottles, but it gives a nice clean taste.
Overall I’d recommend it, but learn how to set it up before you go into the wilderness. Also, take just the pieces you need, because keeping all the extra parts with the unit will either lead to confusion, or lost parts!
5 Stars Never leave home without it
I received this last March as A birthday present and just used it for the first time, it works great. I first tried it out on some accumulated rain water in our camp tarp; the water was not quite clear, but tasted fine. I drank the filtered water all weekend with no ill effects, so it must work. I would recommend this product to any one who hikes, bikes or any other outdoor activities. It ways almost nothing and is very simple to use. I love it!
5 Stars Buy it.
I purchased this to replace my Sweetwater filter that failed at the furthest point out on a recent trip. Fortunately, another hiking group had this unit and was willing to fill our water containers. It worked flawlessly and did it in a surprisingly short time. Katadyn has always been a very reputable company, and I am sorry that I did not purchase one of it’s products the first time.
2 Stars Broke Easily
Used this twice for on backpacking trips on the AT…one week trip and a weekend. Worked very well. Took it on a long day hike and couldn’t get it to work…found out that the intake stem was broken. Never put the filter under too much stress for it to break in such a way. My advice…pay more for a better qaulity pump.
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