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Katadyn Hiker Microfilter Water Filter

Katadyn Hiker Microfilter Water Filter

The Katadyn Hiker Microfilter Water Filter is the backpackers' favorite high-output microfilter. Very compact and lightweight with AntiClog pleated cartridge requires no maintenance which makes this Outdoor market's number-one-selling microfilter and also allows direct attachment to 1/4" drink tube of hydrati...

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Pros:

assembled (1)

  • ... Easy to assemble , easy to use, and a great price. This puts out a lot of water...[0.8]

constructed (1)

  • ...black dust and make sure it works prior to your trip. This is a well constructed unit. However, I recommend that you bring some back-up chemicals...[0.8]

general (7)

  • ...I highly recommend this product if you want to spend 3 days sitting on your toilet devouring...[1.0]
  • ...things so far that I'm not excited about: 1) Although they state that the paper carbon "cartridge" is good for 500 gallons, the instructions say that the activated charcoal...[1.0]
  • ...other filters. Overall I think it is a fantastic product that I would recommend to anyone traveling to locations where you don't know if you can trust...[1.0]
  • ...I've only used it once but the product worked great and the price was better than anywhere else....[0.9]

motion (1)

  • ...my 100oz Camelbak is far superior to any of them. The pumping motion is easy to use and it pumps a lot more water even on the "Longer life" (slow...[0.9]

price (3)

  • ...regret that mentality if/when this breaks, but for now it's a good deal . Three things so far that I'm not excited about: 1) Although...[1.0]
  • ...I've only used it once but the product worked great and the price was better than anywhere else....[0.9]
  • ...Easy to assemble, easy to use, and a great price . This puts out a lot of water without much effort. I could pump...[0.8]

taste (5)

  • ...also improves the taste. Yesterday I drank stream water that tasted as good as water out of my Brita faucet filter. Also, the box says its...[0.9]
  • ...ceramic pre-filter was great. The water was clean, clear and tasted great . If this filter was more durable I would give it 4 or 5 stars...[0.9]
  • ...waterborne illness. This device has a two stage filter that also improves the taste . Yesterday I drank stream water that tasted as good as water...[0.8]
  • ...to use, clean, it's light, and the water is clear..pure..and great tasting . But most of all i rely on this filter with my life. Now the...[0.8]

usability (1)

  • ...Easy to assemble, easy to use , and a great price. This puts out a lot of water without much...[1.0]

water taste (1)

  • ...rather than use their model (the one I used to borrow). The water tasted great !!! We later found out that one of the older Scouts was drinking...[0.9]

Cons:

charcoal (1)

  • ...the Pocket filter allows this. 2)2-stage filter w/activated charcoal to remove chemicals, pesticides & bad taste. This option isn't available w/the ceramic-only Pocket...[-0.6400000000000001]

modes (1)

  • ... It worked very well and produced water quickly even in the slow mode (for longer life). It's light but a little bulky. ...[-0.5]

reliability (8)

  • ...your money on this one. Spend the extra cash on something more durable ....[1.0]
  • ...I've had mine out multiple times and so far it's worked flawlessly . One item to note is that the intake connection sticks out from...[1.0]
  • ...heaviest duty filter I've seen, but I treated it gently and didn' t have any issues . Have never heard of a cheaper unit which actually works well...[1.0]
  • ...this water filter for a recent backpacking trip to the Sierras. It worked very well and produced water quickly even in the slow mode (for longer...[1.0]

tap water (1)

  • ...ll be using this primarily while living overseas in areas w/ questionable tap water , so this is a nice convenience. Don't think the Pocket filter...[-0.8]
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