Product Description

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 fi

Product Details

• Size: One Size
• Color: gray
• Brand: Katadyn
• Model: 8014531
• Released on: 2005-03-01
• Dimensions: 2.80" h x 7.90" w x 8.70" l, 1.20 pounds

Features

• Convenient filter for 1 to 2 persons while hiking or camping
• Removable filter protector extends cartridge life in challenging conditions
• Compact design and easy operation--fits in any backpack or travel bag
• Allows direct attachment to drink tube (1/4" ID) of hydration
• Additional hydration connector fitting for quick filling of hydration packs

Customer Reviews

Amazing what can I say!!!
Well this product is just.....WOW!!! I filtered water from a creek that was just gross, the water was nasty looking and every thing about it just turned me away but I gave it a try just to put it to the ultimate test. I filtered the water once and tasted it. The water was clear, fresh and tasted real good. Katadyn really knows what they are doing, just amazing!!!

Water tastes so bad you cannot drink it!
I took this to Africa for a month and only got water that tasted so bad that no one would drink it. Ever try to find bottled water in the middle of Serengeti National Park? How about finding a replacement filter out amongst the Maasai?

It took two people to work: one to pump and the other to hold the bottles so that they did not keep falling over. Very awkward to use! It needs some design work and serious quality control testing!

bottom valve broke before I got to use it camping
If you make something for camping make it sturdy, The valve began to leak and finally just broke on this filter before I got it out of the testing phase, I thank god I wasn't out camping where I would have been in the middle of nowhere without water because this plastic valve broke. Not sturdy at all, it's a risk, don't trust this thing for serious camping.