Sep 30, 2017 · The Sawyer can filter a lot more water over the course of it's life BeFree's flow rate is really fast, 2 liters per minute Can be packed as one cohesive piece, the filter sits inside the water …

Aug 8, 2011 · Pur sold this line off to Katadyn after they had problems in the late 90's. I would run a few gallons through the filter and see what the water looks/smells like. I know with my old first need, you …

Apr 21, 2012 · How often does one suppose to change the water filter in the Hiker Pro? I been cleaning my filter out at home and noticed th filter is blackish on the bottom half and still clean looking on the …

Feb 18, 2008 · What can i do with a moldy water filter? Hi, I just got a Katadyn Hiker Pro filter for christmas, for my thru hike this spring.

Sep 4, 2006 · I've used the Pur/Katadyn Hiker for the last 5 years of near constant backpacking and in that time I've broken two pump handles and went thru around 4 to 5 filter elements.

Aug 23, 2010 · MSR has a ceramic style filter which makes it slower. and the Katadyn Hiker Pro has a pleated paper system and that makes it easier for the water to push thru.

Mar 16, 2013 · Anyone hike the Appalachian Trail with the Katadyn Pocket? How did the ceramic filter perform and last when wet and subjected to freezing temperatures that might possibly cause damage?

Jan 21, 2025 · Katadyn BeFree Filter Question Hi! I've been using a Katadyn BeFree 1L filter for a few years. I like many of the features, but no matter what I do, how persnicketty I am about it's care and …

Sep 9, 2021 · The instructions that came with my PUR (now Katadyn) Hiker had me flush the filter before storage with a bleach solution (1-2T bleach in a quart of water IIRC), pump out all liquid, then …

May 1, 2005 · I've been looking at the Katadyn Hiker, Hiker Pro and the Katadyn Combi models. Which one is the best, based on your experience. I assume that spare filter availability/cost is also a factor …