Description
Let gravity do the work for you. This lightweight water filtration system uses Katadyn’s fast-flowing BeFree filter to provide clean, safe drinking water for you and your group. A simple shake or swish to cleans out the filter, no back-flushing or scrubbing required. When it's empty, it collapses to free up space in your pack.
- BeFree™ 0.1 micron microfilter removes harmful bacteria and cysts.
- Filter has a fast flow rate and is easy to clean without back-flushing or special tools.
- Body is 0.4mm thermoplastic polyurethane.
- Front bail handle and rear carrying handle make filling and transport easy.
- Materials are free of BPA and PVC.
- Meets or exceeds FDA and EU regulations.
- Do not allow the cartridge to freeze after initial use.
Tech specs
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Tech specs
| Weight | 113g |
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| Ideal for | Canoe tripping |
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Filter type
Water can be treated using various types of filters, chemicals or non-chemical purification methods, or a combination. Filters on their own will not remove viruses as they are too small. |
Hollow fibre technology |
| Output | 2L/min |
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Cartridge life
The life of the filter cartridge is based on the quantity of water you can treat before the cartridge is no longer effective. This does not apply to battery operated or chemical filter systems. |
1000L |
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Filter size
A 0.5 micron or smaller filters protozoa and some large bacteria; 0.2 micron or smaller filters smaller bacteria such as campylobacter. |
0.1microns |
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Effective against protozoa
Protozoa are larger than one micron and include cryptosporidium and giardia. |
Yes |
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Effective against viruses
Most viruses are in the 0.1 micron size range, but they can be as small as 0.002 microns. |
No |
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Effective against particulate
Particulate consists of very small bits and pieces such as dirt or bugs. |
Yes |
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Effective against bacteria
Bacteria can cause illnesses such as diarrhea and dysentery and are about 1.0 micron in size, although some can be as small as 0.2 microns. |
Yes |
| Made in | Switzerland |