Katadyn Hiker Microfilter

This microfilter is the best. I never had any other microfilter other than the MSR waterworks. But it is bulky and doesn't give out enough water. I went for the Hiker among others because of its cheap price and quality (Tough outer case and it's made in Switzerland!). True to the previous reviews this little filter works great. It pumps water fast and tastes much better and fresher than my MSR. I looked at the design and also realized that you can use it as a water fountain, in case your hoses do rip or something. Just take both hoses, dip the filter in the water and start pumping! the water will come upwards like a drinking fountain. That option was not available for my MSR and I'm sure it is not available in other filters as well. Overrall it is a well thought, well made filter. Would highly recommend it. For it's price, quality, and "fountain" option it cannot be beat.

First use on the Missouri River and by the fourth bottle filled the filter was clogged, though no fault of the device. Ignorance will clog this filter. Either wrap intake in a coffee filter for sediment heavy water, or have a reserve container to let water stand in and sediment settle. I was very surprised when I was able to clean the filter under a tap and restore it to great use contrary to what I was told was possible. Before I tried cleaning it I bought a replacement filter, and it seems that Katadyn has addressed the clogging issue by adding an extra sediment screen around the filter. This filter pumps water very fast. If you're going to need to pump large amounts of water or pump frequently, this is a great filter.

I know that skimping on something as fundamental as drinking water is a bad thing, but at the same time I researched before purchasing this filter to try and get the best coverage and functionality for the least amount of money. The Katadyn Hiker struck that balance. The filter created clear tasty water out of beaver poop lake water, and the little floaty bobber allowed me to keep the intake off the bottom of the shallows. Helpful hint to those who like me didn't already know that might allow one to buy the Hiker over the Hiker pro would be to use a piece of t-shirt over the intake if the water looks really gunked up to help as a front line against the larger grit.

I had to get my own Katadyn Hiker after I used one of my fellow backpackers during a weekend trip. Super simple to set up and use, easy to clean up as well. Water has tasted great and never been an issue. My only beef with this product is the multiple objects you have to keep track of during your pumping. I lost one of the rubber nipples that covers the intake valve on the filter in the creek. Silly error on my part but still upsetting losing part of a brand new filter on the first trip. My only advice to future buyers, set up your filter away from any running water so you dont lose any part of it. Happy hiking!

After reading many different sources and getting input from a few who actually own the "Hiker" I decided to jump headlong in and purchase one. I have 0 complaints as it has stood up in the short time I have owned it and delivered. I'm always pleased when a product comes along and is everything it was billed to be and more. The Hiker filters easily and the result is good clean {clear} tasting water. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is in the market or dissatisfied with what you've got. It is light weight and doesn't take up much space. So all around you just cant beat it. Comparatively even the price is right, so dive in the waters great.

We used our Katadyn Hiker Water filter for the first time on an overnighter a few weeks ago. Due to recent rains, the water was somewhat murky, and we had our doubts how the water would taste. The pump is easy to use; we had four Nalgene bottles filled in about five minutes. I took the advice of others and wrapped a coffee filter around the intake to extend the filter life. The lake water really tasted great! Almost as good as bottled water from a store. Setup/takedown was very easy. I'm not sure how anyone could confuse the inlet/outlet; they are clearly marked.

I bought this filter when it was a PUR. It has done me well in the past and i am glad to have purchased it. I never experienced any clogging and it was easy enough to field maintain. I would recommend it as it is durable and the attachment works with a variety of tops. It is a bit on the heavy side and if you are weight conscious then this is not the water treatment system for you. I would recommend aqua mira. Anything with moving parts is bound to add a little bit of risk. great value for a nice filter.

The Katadyn Hiker Microfilter is a godsend in the backcountry. No more packing in water - drink ice-cold mountain water to your heart's content with this gadget. I've used this microfilter to pull water from sources ranging from crystal clear mountain streams to muddy-brown rivers and have had nothing but good results. The water coming out of the Hiker tastes better than my tap water at home, and the Nalgene/Camelbak hose adapters make pumping water a 1-man chore. The replacement filters are expensive, so I'd recommend hand-rinsing your filter in the sink after each trip.