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(based on 7 ratings)
Brand: KATADYN
Online Retailer ID: 210206567
Located in: All Outdoor Gear, Hydration Equipment, Water Filters / Purifiers
"We sent the Hiker Pro on the trail with testers who swore they'd never give up their ultralight, fuss-free chemicals. Then they tried this glass-fiber filter and rediscovered the sweet taste of mountain streams sans chemical aftertaste." - Backpacker Gear Guide, March 2006
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
(based on 7 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to pump (7), Good filtration (7), Easy to clean (6), Maintenance (5), Lightweight (3)
Best Uses:
Backpacking (7), Hiking (5)
Describe Yourself:
Avid adventurer (5)
 
MY 2ND PRO FILTER
By WALT AT HIKERVerified Purchaser from TORRINGTON,CT on 11/13/2008
Pros:
Easy to clean, Easy to pump, Good filtration, Lightweight, Low maintenance
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I JUST GOT BACK FROM TAKING 20 BOY SCOUTS ON A AT BACKPACKING TRIP,I FILTERED WATER MANY TIMES FOR ALL THE BOYS AND 5 LEADERS,AS MY OLD ONE DID IT WORKED PERFECT. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Filter!!!
By TrevorVerified Reviewer from Knoxville, TN on 6/1/2008
Pros:
Easy to pump, Good filtration, Lightweight
Cons:
Short Filter Life
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Canoe trips
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have used the Hiker Pro on most of my backpacking and Boundary Waters trips. It works great, it's easy to use, and it is lightweight. It is a staple for anyone who wants to avoid the bulky weight of water on any trip. The one con to the Hiker Pro is that the filter life is considerably shorter than other filters on the market.

 
Convienient and Versitile
By AT BearVerified Reviewer from New Preston, CT on 2/11/2008
Pros:
Easy to clean, Easy to pump, Good filtration
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am someone who enjoys going out and seeing new places and got this filter because I had used one on a school canoe trip and was impressed with it. I use it when backpackin along the portion of the AT that runs near where I live. It works well and filters quickly and easily.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Your average filter...
By Boy WonderVerified Purchaser from North Haven, CT on 12/3/2007
Pros:
Easy to clean, Easy to pump, Good filtration, Low maintenance
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It is a great pump, exept for the fact that it is pretty bulky. the case that it comes with is smaller than the product, and with all of the attachments, it needs to be shoved into the case to fit. I used it over a two week backpacking trek and it worked fine the entire time. aside from the size, it is fine.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Got two of them
By SEEBLUE from Bath, Maine on 6/11/2007
Pros:
Easy to clean, Easy to pump, Good filtration, Lightweight, Low maintenance
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Car Camping, Hiking
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Had another companies filter for sometime. Always had trouble with it. Now own two of these and they have been flawless every time out. Never had to field strip either one because of failure. Most trips I supply the filtered water for four or more people. They have had a lot of water pumped through them.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great
By OKVerified Reviewer from Upstate NY on 2/19/2007
Pros:
Easy to clean, Easy to pump, Good filtration, Low maintenance
Best Uses:
Backpacking
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

For years was using the same filter only under the PUR name. For the price it is the best buy on the market.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great hiking filter
By SR71Verified Reviewer from Colorado on 10/1/2006
Pros:
Easy to clean, Easy to pump, Good filtration, Great tasting water, Low maintenance
Best Uses:
Backpacking, Hiking

Good vaule, great overall prodcut, perfect for 5-10 day trips. It could be lighter, but the excellent tasting water makes it worth it to carry for me.

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