Katadyn Befree Filter 1L

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From your local crag to the summit of Everest, at Tiso, you’ll find the climbing and mountaineering equipment you need. Easily clean the EZ-Clean Membrane by simply shaking or swishing the filter in the water - in the field or at home.

And when you’re ready to “hit the road,” the collapsible flask packs small to fit into tight spaces. I got this specific product to help solve a corner case of summer hot weather hiking up above elevation of people when low chance of human viruses and so risk is only of bacteria and cysts - which this product filters. First impressions are that it's been agonised over in designing it as it feels incredibly comfortable and the geo spot on. The soft bottle is collapsible, fitting easily into the pocket of a hydration pack or vest, and it's compatible with other soft bottles, adding to its versatility.Packed full of ingenious features, the leakproof Trigger Action Travel Mug is the perfect partner from commute to crag.

The idea was to get the kit out and ride not too far from home, have a bite, a few beers share some whisky and head home in the morning. We started with the inner loop and the track down into a Glen Derry was a little rough for a fully laden gravel bike, especially if you fancied actually riding the thing 😂. The collapsible flask packs small to fit into tight spaces such as running shorts, cycling jerseys, paddling or fishing vest. I think it’s really important to say here that it’s not all on the water filtration device you’re using: some common sense is needed to determine if your water source is suitable for filtration. The system includes a stay clean drink nozzle, EZ-Clean Membrane and long lasting Hydrapack soft water flask.The membrane is good for 1000 litres of clean water, which for most of us has got to represent a good couple of years worth of outdoor use. Even in the mountains, I often collect water from streams at the bottom of the hill to drink on the way up.

It’s relatively fast — a little bit slower than putting it in a bottle that doesn’t have a filter because you are passing the water through a filter. If I’m in a place where I know that I have access to streams, creeks, ponds, and lakes where the water is moving all the time and I feel fairly confident that it’s mostly clean, this gives me that extra layer of protection to bring with me and I can just filter water on the go. If I happen to be somewhere where it’s hot, or I’m worried that I might not find water for a little bit, I can also use this as a reservoir as well.Using the filter is simple and speedy: you fill up the soft flask with water in the backcountry and drink straight from the attached nozzle, only stopping for as long as it takes to fill the soft flask with water. With previous experience of water reservoirs I’ve had leakage issues here, but with this system I’ve experienced no issues at all with the seals. THE FREEZING | Like all hollow fiber water filters, the Katadyn BeFree can freeze if left out in cold temperatures – this essentially breaks the filter. Easily clean the EZ-Clean MembraneTM by simply shaking or swishing the filter in the water – in the field or at home. Over the past 18 years, he has competed in many ultra-distance races and has completed 15 100-mile races, including Ozark Trail, Leadville, Big Horn, and HURT 100.

Easily clean the EZ-Clean MembraneTM by simply shaking or swishing the filter in the water - in the field or at home. The nozzle can be sucked, sports bottle style, or alternatively used to fill another container if you're filtering more than the HydraPak's 600ml capacity. v=1615044583","variant_ids":[11712360808484]},"available":false,"name":"Katadyn BeFree Personal Water Filter System - Clear and Tactical Black - 0. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.While it's not the most durable, it offers a fast flow rate that filters bacteria and protozoa, including Giardia and Cryptosporidium. The filter itself is fairly short, making it easy to fit inside a variety of compatible soft bottles.