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Katadyn Pocket Water Filter

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Item # 653573

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The robust Katadyn Pocket water filter is made of heavy-duty materials, making it ideal for long-lasting continuous use even under extreme circumstances.

Redesigned with a comfortable pump handle grip and outlet tube for increased ease of use
Durably constructed for a lifetime of use
Removes particles, bacteria, cysts and parasites larger than 0.2 microns, including protozoa such as giardia and cryptosporidia
Comes with 2 abrasive pads to clean the pores of field-maintainable ceramic filter
Ceramic filter is silver-impregnated to inhibit bacterial growth inside its pores
Katadyn Pocket water filter includes a case and output hose

Weight specification is based on dry filter, without accessories.

Please note: Katadyn products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Katadyn Pocket Water Filter Customer Reviews

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Katadyn Pocket Water Filter

4.6

(based on 38 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (28)
Long lasting filter (24)
Clean taste (23)
Easy to clean (21)
Easy to install (17)

Cons

Slow pour (3)

Best Uses

Improving water quality (23)
Improving taste (10)
Backpacking (9)
Car camping (4)
Hiking (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Midrange shopper (15), High-end shopper (10), Budget shopper (5), Avid adventurer (3), Casual/ recreational (3)
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Jun

2013

5.0

Nice piece of kit.

By TripIII

from Fayetteville, NC

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Pros

Clean Taste
Durable
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Long Lasting Filter

Cons

Weighs More Than Others

Best Uses

Emergency Water Supply

Comments about Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:

This filter fills both emergency back-up for home use and for trail. In SE North Carolina there are ample supplies of good water. I no longer need to carry water supplies while fishing, camping, or bicycle touring. This is an easy to use and simple to maintain system. The pump is smooth and easy and produces ample amounts of filtered water quickly. It is a bit heavier than other filters to pack, but still much lighter than carrying full water bottles. Expect that I will pass this piece of equipment down to the kids.

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May

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

huge disappointment

By augistiner

from Oahu, HI

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Pros

Cons

Difficult To Install
Slow Pour

Best Uses

Comments about Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:

I bought this filter to use while hiking the Kalalau Trail / Na Pali coast. The filter worked well on my trial runs at home, but tanked on the trail where it took me more than 90 minutes to filter 70oz of water for the hike back out.

This is the third different brand of filter I've used in ten years and a HUGE disappointment.

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Apr

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fewer Moving Parts

By jtrollmann

from San Pedro, CA

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Clean

Cons

Best Uses

Improving Water Quality

Comments about Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:

I bought a Katadyn Pocket Filter 20 years ago. In fact, it is still in great shape and going strong. I recently purchased the newest model because of the improvements Katadyn made.

Yes, for hiking or backpacking, this filter is slightly heavier than all the other plastic pump filters out there, but here is what I love about this filter: it is made of quality solid materials, which means fewer moving parts; the ceramic element can be disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled in the backcountry in a matter of minutes; and it will filter down to 0.2 microns, clean up to 13,000 gallons, and comes with a 20 year manufacturers warranty.

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Apr

2013

5.0

The best all around filter! VIDEO REVIEW

By ReviewOutdoorGear

from Spokane, WA

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Pros

Clean Taste
Consistent
Durable
Easy To Clean
Long Lasting Filter
Well Designed

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Improving Taste
Improving Water Quality

Comments about Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:

After you are done reading this, click below to watch my YouTube review of this filter!

This is the best filter if you want one that is going to last and be reliable on long hikes. The only issue that I do have is that it is heavy, but to have the quality that this one has, the weight is a must. This problem becomes a non-problem, however, when you have more than 3 people in your group, because you can share it and the weight is split among the group. I read a review on here of someone having an issue with cloudy water? They must have gotten a defective filter element, because I have never had a problem like this. I have used it on many multi-day backpacking trips without any issue! Way to go Katadyn. And the 20 year warrranty is awesome.

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Aug

2012

(2 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

I wanted to like this

By Drew water wanderer

from Alpharetta, GA

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Pros

Cons

Cloudy Water

Best Uses

Comments about Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:

From the reviews I've read I really thought this would be an amazing filter to have forever. After getting mine First thing I did was test it at home. I used regular tap water, after pumping about half a gallon or so i poured the water out assuming it would be a little bad since it has never been used. After continuing I noticed the water looked worse after it went through the filter than before it did. There was a ring of some material that was very noticable in the water. Clean water asside, there was water leaking from the screw right above of the out spout. I contacted support through email and the first time they responded asking questions that I had already answered in the origional description after about 24 hours. I sent them more detailed information and just heard from them again 6 days later... I have already returned it and went with another much cheaper lightweight Sawyer filter that seems to work great.

I feel that if the product would work, it would work well, but I'm glad it didn't for me since I found a good filter that is much cheaper and lighter. Not to mention the replacement filters are about $200 for the Katadyn.

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Mar

2012

5.0

Drink Freely

By NewAdventures

from Charlotte, NC

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Pros

Clean Taste
Durable
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install

Cons

Best Uses

Improving Water Quality

Comments about Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:

I used this filter on a recent primitive camping trip. Rather than carry my water 2 miles from the Park Office, I filtered water from a small stream near my tent. The particular area from which I got my water was only about 6 inches deep and the bottom was covered in leaves. This was my first time using the filter so I was a little worried about drinking the water. However, I got all my water (and for my dog) from that little source for 4 days and had no problems. At first I added a flavor packet to all my drinking water in order to mask any ill tastes, but after about day 2 I got tired of that and drank just plain water...the water had NO taste...good, bad, or otherwise. In fact, the water I filtered was cleaner than the water I got from the Park Office water fountain!

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Mar

2012

5.0

Love It!!!

By MonkeyLuv

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Clean Taste
Durable
Easy To Clean
Long Lasting Filter

Cons

Slow Pour

Best Uses

Improving Water Quality

Comments about Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:

You never know where you'll find yourself while camping and the peace of mind that Kataydan provides with this amazing water filtration unit is hands down the most reliable. I like the idea of some fancy wand that sterilizes everything, but the truth is they're more questionable than anything. Altitude, temperature and batteries don't effect the quality you receive from this. I'm happy to know that I have it and can rely upon it whenever necessary!

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Nov

2011

5.0

Best on the market

By hartspass

from Seattle

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Pros

Clean Taste
Durable
Easy To Clean
Long Lasting Filter

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:

My first Katadyn I purchased in the 1980's. It did an excellent job and gave great service for group and individual hikes for many years. It finally wore out.

The new filter is just as good and is easier to operate. It is heavy by I can hike with only a liter of water, since filterable water is readily available on most NW hikes.

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Oct

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A must!!

By Michael Phung

from Dallas, TX

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Pros

Clean Taste
Durable
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Long Lasting Filter

Cons

Heavy bulky
Pricey

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Improving Taste
Improving Water Quality
Traveling

Comments about Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:

This is definite necessity in the back country. Took this filter to Yellowstone, and it performed flawlessly. Although it is on the pricier side for a filter it will pay for itself in a few uses. You will have to purge the filter when it is new to get the ceramic minerals out, but after that you will have clean clear water. I paired this up with the Katadyn in-line carbon filter and water tasted like artisan water you get from the market. If you are in the market for a bulletproof filter that is built to last, look no further and click the buy button.

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Oct

2011

5.0

If your a lifer this is for you.

By Silver eagle

from Stevens Point, WI

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
Long Lasting Filter

Cons

Best Uses

Improving Water Quality

Comments about Katadyn Pocket Water Filter:

I use this for all paddling and hiking adventures. Extremely reliable!! Low maintenance!!! Cleans in seconds!!! Pumps slightly more difficult and slower than high end paper filter types and yet my kids use it to fill the containers most of the time. Its seems the ceramic filter will last forever.

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