| The Katadyn Pocket Filter is a durable water filter with an aluminum shell. The ceramic element in the Katadyn Pocket Filter will treat up to 13,000 gallons.. The Katadyn Pocket Filter is a durable water filter with an aluminum shell. The ceramic element in the Katadyn Pocket Filter will treat up to 13,000 gallons. Compare that to most other water filters out there and you'll see why Katadyn is one of the most respected brands in the industry. This ceramic water filter offers 0.2 micron filtration and a flow rate of up to 1 liter per minute. At 20oz, the Katadyn Pocket Filter is a tad heavier than the Pur and the First Need but it's still quite compact and its rugged aluminum shell means it'll go the long haul. This is why it's standard issue for international Red Cross field workers. The Katadyn Pocket Filter will remove all giardia, fungi, parasites, cholera, typhoid, cryptosporidia, salmonella and other harmful bacteria, parasites, and germs. This filter will last you a long time if you expect to be in places where supplies (i.e. replacement filters) are not readily available. INCLUDES: Pump, filter, input hose (40") with acorn pre-filter and float, output hose with spring clip to clip onto bottles, a Scotchbrite cleaning pad, a measuring gauge, silicone lubricant, fabric bag and plastic zip lock bag for output hose. Measures 10" x 2". |
Reviews: Katadyn Pocket Filter
Simply the best
This is simply the best filter out there, in terms of durability, capacity, and effectiveness. It is also extremely heavy and not at all compact, but I would choose it any day over the smaller and less durable Katadyns or any other brand. As an added measure against chemical impurities (which are not filtered by the ceramic element), I use the StopTop from my old Pur Scout on the output hose. The StopTop uses activated carbon/charcoal in a manner similar to Brita or Pur pitcher filters to statically absorb certain chemicals (additionally, the StopTop perfectly fits wide-mouth Nalgene bottles). Apparently, Pur stopped shipping the StopTops with their filters because the charcoal also interfered with the purifying iodine, making the main filter less effective. I don't know if the Katadyn would have the same problem, since the filter is silver-impregnated ceramic, but it sure is convenient. Take note that the instructions are a little misleading about cleaning, since apparently the handled cleaning brush is no longer included. Instead they provide large scrubby pads to clean the filter. Highly recommended.
Very solid
The Katadyn Pocket filter is very solid and I'm confident it will give meyears of good use (probably a lifetime). After about 50 liters it becamequite hard to pump, even though the water seemed pretty low in sediment.This was a noticeably sooner than other filters I've used (especially thefar-cheaper PUR Hiker). Also, the filter does not appear to have all theparts described in the directions (notably the cleaning brush --- onlybrillo-type pads were included). I fear that the absence of the brush mayhave led me to clean slightly more aggressively than is optimal, scratchingthe ceramic element in a few places.
2003 model
It seems the 2003 model of the pocket filter no longer comes with a brush, but is supplied with two green scratch pads. It also comes with a tube of silicon grease and a spare small "O" ring. The bottom of the filter is now flat so that it can be firmly placed on the ground or other surface without trying to balance it on a narrow bottom plate. Another improvement is in the output nozzle. It screws into the top plate and will allow a tube to be run to the container. A metel clip is provided to secure the end of the tube to the lip of a container so it will not "flop around" during pumping. Lastly, the handle has been re-engineered into a mushroom shape which allows much more comfort while pumping. No more "T" handle! At 13,000 gallons capacity per filter, the average owner will never see the day when it must be replaced, unless it is broken. The unit is built to last a lifetime, and comes with a lifetime warrenty, but weighs in at 20 oz. As an active duty U.S. Marine, this is the model of choice for uncompromising performance, durability, and maintainability in a field environment.
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