Looking For Katadyn Water Filter Reviews?
Does anyone have any Katadyn water filter reviews they could provide me with? I’ve been looking to get an all around portable water filter for my backpacking and camping adventures and Katadyn looks like they make the best stuff.
I’m having trouble on deciding what model is the best and haven’t found a bunch of Katadyn water filter reviews online.
Here are a couple of questions I have:
What is the best Katadyn water filter model and how much does it cost?
Does anyone have any negative katadyn water filter reviews? If so… Why?
How long will a Katadyn water filter last?
What is the smallest Katadyn water filter?
Looking forward to your responses and thanks for your help.
Katadyn water filters are easily the top pick of many people so you are definitely making a good choice with this brand. As far as Katadyn water filter reviews I would suggest checking out:
http://www.productreviewsquad.com/katadyn-water-filter-reviews.html
You can pretty much get most of you questions answered and find some of the best Katadyn water purifiers on the market in that one spot.
As far as my experience with these filters, here are my answers…
Q.) What is the best Katadyn water filter model and how much does it cost?
A.) Probably the "best" is the Katadyn Pocket Microfilter that runs around $250. I personally don’t have this model (I’ve got the Pro Hiker) but I’ve read the reviews that say it’s awesome.
Q.) Does anyone have any negative Katadyn water filter reviews?
A.) I personally haven’t had any problems with my Pro Hiker model.
Q.) How long will a Katadyn water filter last?
A.) I’ve had mine for over three years and it still works great. I’ve heard that the company itself provides a lifetime warranty on there products though so you shouldn’t run into any problems.
Q.) What is the smallest Katadyn water filter?
A.) The pocket microfilter is going to be your smallest option.
Good luck in your search for more info and Katadyn water filter reviews. I’m sure no matter what model you go with you will be happy.
Katadyn is a great line of filters. I also encourage you to look at a ceramic filter such as MSR builds. I have had my MSR filter for several years of intense use in the wilderness. No need to replace parts, good flow, easy cleaning. First Need is another possibility. Water filter reviews are available at thebackpacker.com.
Here is the model I use. Originally made by PUR, they were purchased bt Katadyn several years ago. This model has been around at least 10 years and remains very popular in North America.
http://www.rei.com/product/720265
I use mine almost monthly. I generally get two years out of each $30.00 cartridge. Visits to the muddy Missouri River tend to be filter-eaters. Getting a pre-filter helps with heavy silt, like in the Missouri.
On my last trip, we also had a ceramic MSR. While the cleanability seems nice, in practice it had to be cleaned after nearly every quart. My Hiker with the pre-filter lasted the week just cleaning and replacing the pre-filter (essentially a small roll of paper-like material, the outer surface could be peeled off). At the end of the trip I replaced the cartridge, you could plant garden seeds in the old one, it had so much silt.
If you travel overseas, are pumping water for a small group/family, or are in the field longer than 7-10 days it mat be worthwhile to get a ceramic filter. Most of my travel, you could likely drink direct from the stream and be just fine…it’s just not a gamble I am willing to take after a co-worker lost a couple yards of his gut to giardia.
I could probably get a longer life out of the filters, just seems that a couple years is reasonable to me.
There are filter straws if you are looking for small. I’d stick with pretty clear water with them.