Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Filter
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Field maintainable, the Katadyn Hiker PRO includes extra features for higher performance and improved versatility.
Shop newer version- Includes field maintenance kit with cleanable filter protector to extend cartridge life in challenging conditions
- To clean filter protector, simply swish it in the water
- Quick-connect fittings permit easy installation and removal of input and output hoses
- Lightweight and easy-to-use design makes this filter a great choice for all-around use
- Filter physically removes particles, protozoa and bacteria down to 0.3 microns in size, including Giardia, salmonella, cryptosporidium and others
- Glass-fiber element is pleated for increased surface area to handle silt and muddy water
- Activated-carbon core adsorbs chemicals and pesticides to improve taste of water
- Pre-filter at hose inlet filters to 150 microns, removing larger contaminants before they reach the main filter to increase its life span
- Quick-connect fittings allow direct attachment to drinking tube (1/4'') of your hydration pack
- Ergonomic pump handle is comfortable and easy to pump
- Katadyn Hiker PRO includes a carry sack and bottle adapter that fits most water bottles
Check out this comment from Backpacker Magazine's March 2006 Gear Guide issue: "We sent the Hiker Pro on the trail with testers who swore they'd never give up their ultralight, fuss-free chemicals. Then they tried this glass-fiber filter and rediscovered the sweet taste of mountain streams sans chemical aftertaste."
Weight reported dry, without accessories; manufacturer-supplied specifications.
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| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Field Cleanable | Yes |
| Housing Material | ABS plastic |
| Removes/Destroys | Protozoa And Bacteria |
| Output | 1 liters per minute |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 3 x 2.4 inches |
| Filter Type | Pump |
| Filter Medium | Pleated 0.3 micron glassfiber/carbon core/filter protector |
| Weight | 11 ounces |
| Pump Strokes per Liter | 48 |
| Pump Force | 8 pounds |
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