Filter Specs
Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter Specs
When you decide to go camping regardless of a one day trip or a month in the wilderness one of the primary considerations should be fresh water. Will there be fresh water available or will you need to backpack most of your water. Preplanning is essential in knowing where you will find your supplies and be able to hydrate properly. If there are running streams available it is still important to filter that water as microbial substance may not appear to the eye but can cause stomach problems that can ruin a camping trip.
The Katadyn pocket water micro filter has been used for decades and is the premier water filter on the market. Unlike other manufactures that utilize disposable water filters Katadyn uses a ceramic element that can be cleaned many times and even while on the go. Unlike competitors models that filter at the 0.3 micron level Katadyns filter flushes at the 0.2 micron level and will filter anything larger then 0.2 microns producing the cleanest water wherever your trip takes you. We have improved the ergonomics of the pump with a larger, round pump handle and an outlet hose that attaches to your water container to avoid spillage.
Built for endurance the hi quality line of filters produce up to 100 times more water then standard water filters and comes with an incredible 20 year warranty. Some of the other features include a measuring gauge indicating when it is time to change filters, and a cushioned base that makes pumping an easy task, a prefilter that takes the heavy sediment away from the filter to avoid strain and a carrying case.
The last thing you want is to get sick on your camping trip or expedition, the WHO recognizes and attributes 80 percent of all travel disease due to bad water. Surprisingly enough even back country streams can cause problems. No matter how pristine a stream may look it may in fat be clean one day and polluted the next due to run off from a rain storm that has brought human and animal feces into the system.
Contaminated drinking water can contain many pollutants, including viruses, bacteria and protozoans. In foreign countries tap water and ice cubes are usually the cause of sickness and for safety’s sake it is always best to treat then to not. The katadyn pocket water microfilter is ideal in travel situations, as we have hall fallen to diarrhea on a trip and it is an experience not worth repeating. The specifications below show you how incredibly effective this filter is.
Specifications:
* Usage: 1 to 4 people
* Capacity: 13,000 gallons
* Dimensions: 2.4 by 10 inches
* Output: 1 quart per minute
* Technology: 0.2-micron ceramic depth filter (cleanable)
* Weight: 20 ounces
About Katadyn
The manufacturers of the katadyn pocket water microfilter is Switzerland-based Katadyn has been producing high-quality portable water systems since 1928. Katadyn products are used by militaries, health organizations, and outdoor adventurers worldwide, making it the global leader in portable water treatment. With subsidiaries in the U.S., Germany, France, and Singapore, Katadyn products are used wherever safe drinking water isn’t available, whether for travel, camping, or humanitarian applications.
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