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The M1A1 Abrams of water filters! Jul 01, 2010
We deferred buying this filter solely because of the initial price. There was always some 'other' gear we needed or that needed repairing before we could spend nearly $300. I have to admit, putting off the purchase was shear stupidity. I suffered the use of various tablets, potions, and low-end filters for years. I probably spent the cost of three Katadyn Pocket filters on those lesser methods. Or, I humped water, at 8 lbs/gal, and expended my savings in sweat and worrying about water conservation in remote, arid places.
I have not yet used this device. But I cannot wait to do so.
I took it apart according to the instructions and inspected it. Then, I did a shake-down run using household water. Nothing would be worse than failing to test a vital piece of equipment until it gets to the field for the first time! It functions well and is solidly built. But, it is also a pretty precision piece of gear and is not moron-proof. Drop the ceramic and it is toast. To avoid this, do not disassemble without taking care not to drop, damage, or lose the parts.
But for any person comfortable with living under harsh conditions, the use and care of the filter will be a breeze. If I were to be hypercritical, I would say it is a bit heavy. But it is a whole lot lighter than a gallon of water.
One area Katadyn could improve on is the carrying case. Although the filter is well-built, the case offers no protection in a fall or if a pack were dropped in an emergency. I purchased a padded water bottle carrier (Cheaper-Than-Dirt Item #MOLLE-741). While wrapping the filter in spare clothing would give protection, the case fits the filter well, is padded, AND has a nice exterior pocket in which to carry the accessories as well as a bottle of Polar-Pure, a charcoal after-filter, and extra charcoal. All of my water-processing gear is all in one place, saving me the trouble of digging around in the pack when water is short. I also carry a spare bite-valve for my hydration pack in the pouch.
Do NOT be as foolish as I was. Do NOT put off buying this and mistakenly believe it is 'too much money' to spend on one item. It is worth the price.
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The Best... Jul 01, 2010
The Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilters are simply the best such devices on the market. Period. I have purchased more than a dozen over the years for friends and family members to use in their emergency preparedness supplies. Simple, rugged, reliable, and beautifully made, these little filters are tops.
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my critique Jun 24, 2010
I recieved the Katadyne Pocket Water Filter in reasonably prompt time and I was impressed with the apparent workmanship quality of same. I also bought a carbon accessory filter to use in conjunction with the pocket water filter. I have now used the above products for a little less than a month, drawing only from chlorinated tap water at home in Florida and from tap water here in the Ukraine so to date, I've not really set it to the ultimate test of providing potable water from an outside source such as a stream, river, or lake.
My intention in buying the above products is to access clean drinking water while traveling abroad and especially while at home during times of civil disorder, tyranny, and other like emergency situations possible in the not-too-distant future. My feeling at this point is that this was a smart choice and it will come in handy during any future wilderness backpack trips also.
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It's a water filter Jun 12, 2010
I have owned or used many of the various filters on the market over the years. They all do pretty much the same thing to one degree or another. Some are better than others. Some have features which may make them more appealing to certain folks that may be seen as a detriment by other folks. You pay your money you take your own point of view. I finally broke down and coughed up the dough for a Katadyn not too long ago. I still have a perfectly serviceable MSR Waterworks and have been satisfied with it overall. I've also owned a few Volkswagens in my day but would love to own a Mercedes. This is a very well designed and engineered filter. It's been on the market for decades with very little change in it's design. In that time it has been at the forefront of portable water filtration technology and is considered by many to be a benchmark for comparison. I grant that I sound like a corporate shill spouting these platitudes but in an age and society where "disposable" and "engineered obsolescence" are regrettably industry standards, it's good to find a product that bucks the trend.
Awesome! Jun 06, 2010
Hands down the best portable water filter that I've used. It doesn't remove any smells or chemicals from the water unless you buy the optional carbon post filter. If I had to do again, I'd buy in a heart beat. Despite one review, this is truly a quality built item. It's basically a milled aluminum filter, with a fine clay composite mix for a filter. You simply wipe the filter with a scotch bright pad lightly to remove contaminants. It would have been nice if it automatically came with the polishing carbon filter, but it's not a big deal. Works well and should last a very, very long time.
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