Camping Convenience – The Katadyn Base Camp Water Filter

With the ability to filter as much as 2.6 gallons in twenty minute intervals it is easy to see why the Katadyn base camp water filter is an ideal choice for individual or group campers. The primary advantage about owning such a filtration gadget is simply because it does all the work on its own – or more accurately the filtration is enabled by the force of gravity. All that a camper has to do is to fill it up and then hang it and conveniently wait for safe drink water to collect.

Despite its simple design the Katadyn base camp water filter goes hard at work

The Katadyn base camp water filter conforms to the water standards recommended by the EPA. It is very efficient at taking out harmful microorganisms including cryptosporidium, giardia, and bacteria. This filtration unit is fitted with a Hiker Pro microfilter cartridge which requires replacement but does last quite a while because it is cleanable. It can filter up to 200 gallons of water before being attended to. In addition the Katadyn base camp water filter comes with an outlet hose which has a valve enabling you to turn the water flow on and off as required. The Katadyn base camp water filter only adds 13 ounces to your backpack which is not bad at all considering that you’ll be getting half a liter of water every minute you use it.

A handy piece of advice when using the Katadyn base camp water filter unit

Many people who have used the Katadyn base camp water filter unit on their outdoor excursions must have experienced a leaking problem when the tightener is turned tight albeit slightly. The threads which have been put on the blue canister are of no use whatsoever and you shouldn’t be too concerned about them lest you get the same leaking problem.

The Katadyn base camp water filter is genuinely designed to suit the outdoors

In the outdoors there is so much to do and see and if you will constantly be required to pump water the fun can be seriously be taken away. With the Katadyn base camp water filter there is no such stress and with virtually no shortage of ‘where-to-hang-it’ you will definitely enjoy yourself out there.