Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Filter

• Hiker PRO includes a field maintenance kit with cleanable filter protector to extend the cartridge life in challenging conditions
• Approximately 48 strokes per min. provide 1 liter of clean drinking water
• Quick-connect fittings permit easy installation and removal of input and output hoses; hoses also connect directly to hydration reservoirs with 0.25 in. drink tubes
• Filter physically removes particles, protozoa and bacteria down to 0.2 microns in size, including giardia, salmonella, cryptosporidia and others
• Glass-fiber element is pleated for increased surface area to handle silt and muddy water
• Activated-carbon core absorbs chemicals and pesticides to improve taste of water
• To clean filter protector, simply swish it in the water
• Pre-filter at hose inlet filters to 150 microns, removing larger contaminants before they reach the main filter to increase its life span
• Ergonomic pump handle is comfortable and easy to pump
• Katadyn Hiker PRO water filter includes a carry sack and bottle adapter that fits most water bottles

Imported.

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.