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Katadyn Gravity BeFree 6L Microfilter

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About This Item

SPECS:

  • Weight: 8.9 oz.
  • Dimensions: 15 in. x 9 in.
  • Flow Rate: up to 2 L/min
  • Filter: 0.1-micron hollow-fiber microfilter
  • Volume: 6 L

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Gravity water filter, the lightweight design is perfect for 1-6 people while hiking or camping
  • Easy to use design just hang, fill reservoir, and once the water comes through the nozzle it is safe to drink
  • Filter effectively removes protozoa, bacteria, and sediment in clear or cloudy water
  • EZ-Clean Membrane™ is field cleanable by swishing or shaking
  • Filter membrane lasts up to 1000 liters, depending on water source quality
  • Includes, 6 L water bag, BeFree filter, BeFree adapter ring, quick-release valve, quick connector coupling, hose, hose clamp/dispensing clip, carrying/hanging strap, transport bag
  • Brand : Katadyn
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 21KATUGRVTYBFR6LMCAC
  • SKU: 22352392

REVIEWS

4.8

33 Reviews

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Exellent

I used the this filter on a multi-day backpacking trip with a group of three, and it performed flawlessly. Collecting water from alpine lakes was quick and effortless — just fill the bag, hang it up, and gravity does the work. The filtration was fast and effective, providing clean, great-tasting water with no strange aftertaste at all. The 6-liter capacity made a huge difference for group use. The bag lasted the entire trip without any leaks or issues, and it was incredibly convenient not having to constantly trek down to the lake for refills. We could fill up once and have enough water for cooking, cleaning, and refilling bottles for everyone.

My Go To Filtering Solution

This water filter is amazing. Once you get the couple tricks on it (hydro locking, filling), it filters quick, fast and reliably. Hydro locking: sometimes you'll get air bubbles that will slow the filtering. one trick we've learned is to presoak the filter element, because it doesn't filter well the first round otherwise. Also, having a small pot or bag to fill and then dump into the filter can help, but the best is filling it in a flowing stream.

Super Fast And Easy

This is my favorite piece of backcountry equipment. I wish I could give it more than 5/5.

Reliable And Fast For Group Backcountry Trips

I recently used the Katadyn Gravity BeFree 6L Microfilter on a backcountry camping trip with 10 people, and it exceeded expectations. We were camped right on the lake in 80-degree weather, going through a lot of water, and this system was a champ. I kept it hung on a tree and refilled it using a couple of 1L Nalgenes to keep the filter clean, which worked perfectly. The flow rate was fast, making it easy to keep everyone hydrated without turning water collection into a chore. Compared to the smaller filters I normally use for solo or small group trips, this was a game changer for larger groups lightweight, easy to use, and highly reliable.

Great For Groups

Worked great, maybe an included stand would be useful. Used to collect water from a lake, hung on tree for camp members to fill up and use for food prep.

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