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posted by Simon on Mar 17

Katadyn purifier

This Katadyn water purifier gives thirsty hikers purified water by just squeezing the bottle. The impure water within the bottle flows through three purifying stages by squeezing the soft plastic bottle. The first-stage filter removes large sediment and disagreeable odors. The second-stage cyst filter traps protozoa in a web of glass fiber and the third-stage ViruStat microbial cartridge kills bacteria and deactivates viruses with iodinated resin. Its liter size fits neatly in the pocket of your pack.

This system eliminates the need to carry or locate safe water whether you are traveling abroad or outdoors hiking. The ViruStat Cartridge should be changed after 125 refills and change the Cyst and Pre/Post Filters when water flow becomes constricted. Retails for around $48.95

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posted by Simon on Mar 2

Katadyn Pocket Microfilter

The Pocket Microfilter is constructed of heavy duty materials, and is ideal for long-lasting uninterrupted use, even under extreme circumstances. The silver impregnated ceramic element is effective against bacteria and protozoa, and will be capable of producing  up to 100 times more water than normal water filters. The pore-size of Katadyn ceramic filters is 0.2 micron (0.0002 mm).

Bacteria range in size from 0.2 to 5 micron and, like protozoa (1 to 15 micron), are efficiently filtered out.  Being cleanable the ceramic filter element provides filtration not only for clear but also for very cloudy water. Durable and with few movable parts, it requires minimal maintenance. It benefits from Improved hand ergonomics making it even easier to pump . The Katadyn Pocket is the sole water filter with a 20-year warranty.

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