Katadyn Pocket Water Filter

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Just because it’s supposed to last a lifetime doesn’t mean you’re off the hook in terms of cleaning and maintenance. The filter comes with two abrasive pads which you can use to clean out any sediment and residue from the ceramic filter.

It puts out about 1 liter per minute as long as the water is relatively free of debris. If the water has a lot of sand or other material suspended in it, it will slow down the flow of water. This will require cleaning the filter more often. The use of a coffee filter over the intake will help keep the water flowing. The filter kit comes with two scrubbers which can be used to scrub the contaminants off the ceramic filter. Post scrubbing, just pump a liter of water through the filter to remove any ceramic dust sitting on the filter and it is ready to use again.I spent several hours on research of which filter I should go with. I read that this filter is heavy and expensive. I also read that this filter last an incredibly long time. Well, they're all true! This filter is definitely heavier and more expensive then most other filters on the market and there is NOT a chance I will buy a different one! Many travelers decide that having a filter is enough of a safety measure. However, as more and more affordable and easy-to-use purifiers are coming on the market, it might be worth investing in one of them. The filtration capacity of your water filter is the amount of water it is able to filter in a given amount of time. It pretty much goes without saying that faster is almost always better-no one wants to be kept waiting for a drink when really thirsty! Lastly, maintenance is very straightforward. You will need to take the whole system apart and rinse it with clean water when you get home.

The second thing is that there have been way too many reports of this thing failing after one or two uses. You’re supposed to blow through the straw after drinking to keep it clean, but this really doesn’t do anything to help with the performance. I'm considering cutting the label from this case and employing a lighter case for storage and transport, possibly using a cuben fiber case? Put simply, the outlet hose can be attached to any bottle or hydration bladder with the same ease. Look forward to the container filling within minutes. Narrow mouth, wide mouth, disposable soda bottles or, just about any size works perfectly fine with this sleek filter. Easy Maintenance It will produce 1 liter of water per minute provided the water is not to murky. The dirtier the water, the lower the flow rate.

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However, you won’t be able to carry any pre-filtered water with you and typically the filters aren’t replaceable meaning that these models have a much shorter lifespan. Size Note: The pico-sized o-ring found it's way in but I have no idea where, why and what it came from. So, there it remains, in case I figure it out.) This Katadyn filtration system is a simple portable water filter to use when camping or testing your survival skills. The pump must sit upright for it to work, so don't hold it at an angle and expect it to work. One of the other members of the group tried to use it, but had it at a 45 degree angle and couldn't figure out why it wouldn't work. Once the angle was corrected, it produced enough water for the whole group. Well, it’s no secret that water is essential for life, a point which is often strongly emphasized at one point or another in a traveler’s career! You don’t have to be in the desert to be at a loss for how to get good drinking water-you might be camped out by an entire lake, but worried about how clean or safe the water is for drinking.

To clean the ceramic filter, you will have to remove the outer casing and scrap up the impurities. To do this, you will have to use a cleaning pad (comes with the filter). It is worth noting that there are various disputes ongoing regarding the ability for pore, charcoal, and membrane to filter leptospirosis, which is a 0.2 micron diameter by 3-12 micron in length bacteria. Think of it like a sub micron size long, thin spaghetti noodle. I have read that scientist and laboratories have found only a 0.1 micron filter will effectively strain 100% of leptospirosis, so I am inclined to err on the side of caution and believe that no 0.2 micron filter will effectively remove 99.9999% leptospirosis. Given the severity of the side effects and complications from leptospirosis, I think it is wise to take extra precautions. To use the Sawyer, you simply fill up the pouch, attach the filtration to the top, and squeeze out clean, filtered water. The filtration device also fits on top of most standard water bottles, and you can use the filter as a sort of straw to shorten the process. The other big plus side is that this squeeze filter doesn’t require a bag attachment to collect water from the source. There’s nothing more annoying than having a working filter but a ripped water bag, and with the TrailShot you can leave behind worrying about bags altogether.All in all, nothing really to complain about. It's kept me healthy after drinking water that people won't even swim in or let their dogs drink. The weight and value of it is priceless after you take that into consideration. Pumps are one of the oldest forms of water filters, and some people still prefer this method above the newer varieties. Katadyn has a good reputation for reliable water filters, and the Vario certainly stays in the competition for best water filters. You can also attach the filtration unit to bottles with a 63mm wide-mouth; if you don’t already have a bottle this size, you’ll need to buy one, but it is a nifty feature nonetheless.

If you begin to notice the taste of the water becoming poorer or the build-up of sediment in the filter, it’s probably time to change it. To keep the filter functioning for longer, the Vario comes with a lubricant and cleaning pad.

The chic yet sturdy filter lives up to the Swiss promise of quality and durability. The Katadyn Group of Switzerland which manufactures the wilderness filter was established in 1928. The group is a market leader in personal, portable water treatment systems and products for the outdoor and marine industries. Cleaning the filter is easy, and can be accomplished in the field with the included scrubber. Simply unscrew the housing and carefully remove the plastic cover over the ceramic filter, then use the scrubber to remove anything on the filter. I have also used the steripen as a stand alone system when I know that the water is not going to have chemicals or large contaminants, i.e. a fast flowing cold water mountain stream. I do have a high degree of confidence in this system, but also understand the limitations and points of failures (dead batteries, broken UV lamp, etc.). My immediate impression, upon pondering the scope of my respondent actions, are efficacious enough, I feel, to feature… We can tell this filtration system is durable and efficient (in terms of how much water volume you can treat) however, one filtration stage may not be the best if your only water source is very cloudy (very sedimented)