Katadyn Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter
Katadyn Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter
A member of Katadyn’s Backcountry Series of water filters, the Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter is the first water filter that is adjustable for different conditions. It combines two leading technologies into one high-performance pump: ceramic for a longer life and pleated glass fiber for easy operation. The Vario offers a high output and also contains a replaceable carbon core to keep the water tasting fresh.
Key Details:
- Output: Up to 2 quarts (2 liters) per minute
- Cartridge Capacity: Up to 500 gallons (1875 liters)
- Weight: 15 ounces
- Height: 6.5 inches
- Hose Length: 36 inches
- Includes prefilter, cleaning pad, and deluxe carry bag
About Katadyn
Katadyn of Switzerland has been producing high quality portable water systems since 1928. Their history has been one of innovation and durability. Katadyn products are used by militaries, health organizations and outdoor adventurers world-wide. No other water system provides higher quality or longer lasting performance. Katadyn is the global leader in portable water treatment. With subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, France, and Singapore; Katadyn develops, produces, and distributes high quality products which are used whenever safe drinking water isn’t available–for travel, camping and humanitarian operations.
From Backpackgeartest.org
The Katadyn Vario Microfilter is part of the backcountry series filter line. The manufacturer indicates this filter line is good for all round use. The manufacturer claims that this filter meets the industry standards for reduction of bacteria (99.9999% Klebsiella terrigena) and protozoan cysts (99.9 % Giardia and Cryptosporidium)…read the entire review
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars Dainty Plastic Filter
This pump only worked once. On my second trip the intake connection had broke off. The filter was packed well with no heavy objects around it, but broke anyway. Save your money on this one. Spend the extra cash on something more durable.
5 Stars Used twice, great product so far!
Used this on a canoe trip in northern Minnesota and backpacking in Colorado, worked great both times.
5 Stars Works great
Spent 12 days at Philmont and used the Vario several times. It was quick and didn’t clog. We had 2 other filters that did not work as well/quickly. The Vario is bullkier than others but it works.
1 Star EXCELLENT FOR CAUSING DIARRHEA AND VOMITTING!!!
I highly recommend this product if you want to spend 3 days sitting on your toilet devouring Pepto and Immodium AD.
Went camping with 4 friends and only 2 of us used this to drink water from the relatively clean river that we were canoeing on and guess who got sick? Don’t waste your money! Bring your own bottled water that you know to be good.
5 Stars quick replacement
I ordered the water filter and much to my dismay the little tip that holds the tygon tube was broken. So I tried to get the part from the filer company but they did not have it as its from Switzerland. So I completed the online return and replace form with Amazon and they emailed the link to find the docs to print out and include in return box and I ordered a replacement, no charge, unless I dont return the original within 30 days, which I have since sent. GREAT. The water filter was sent to Malawi, where it is truly needed and reportedly works great. The replacement came VERY quickly, in time to catch its flight with a friend. So thanks the return system works very well.
