Lightweight and easy to pump. The Hiker Pro treats up to one liter of water per minute and features a 0.2 micron glass fiber filter that removes bacteria, giardia, and crytosporidium. An activated carbon core improves taste and reduces chemicals, and the cleanable filter protector allows for on-the-go maintenance and extends cartridge life. The filter yields up to 1, 150 liters of fresh potable water depending on water quality (replacement filter available below). Quick-connect fittings let you fill most hydration bladders directly via the drink tube. The Hiker Pro features a translucent housing, measures 3 x 6.5, and weighs just 11 oz.
Lightweight and easy to pump. The Hiker Pro treats up to one liter of water per minute and features a 0.2 micron glass fiber filter that removes bacteria, giardia, and crytosporidium. An activated carbon core improves taste and reduces chemicals, and the cleanable filter protector allows for on-the-go maintenance and extends cartridge life. The filter yields up to 1, 150 liters of fresh potable water depending on water quality (replacement filter available below). Quick-connect fittings let you fill most hydration bladders directly via the drink tube. The Hiker Pro features a translucent housing, measures 3 x 6.5, and weighs just 11 oz.
Lightweight and easy to pump. The Hiker Pro treats up to one liter of water per minute and features a 0.2 micron glass fiber filter that removes bacteria, giardia, and crytosporidium. An activated carbon core improves taste and reduces chemicals, and the cleanable filter protector allows for on-the-go maintenance and extends cartridge life. The filter yields up to 1, 150 liters of fresh potable water depending on water quality (replacement filter available below). Quick-connect fittings let you fill most hydration bladders directly via the drink tube. The Hiker Pro features a translucent housing, measures 3 x 6.5, and weighs just 11 oz.
Lightweight and easy to pump. The Hiker Pro treats up to one liter of water per minute and features a 0.2 micron glass fiber filter that removes bacteria, giardia, and crytosporidium. An activated carbon core improves taste and reduces chemicals, and the cleanable filter protector allows for on-the-go maintenance and extends cartridge life. The filter yields up to 1, 150 liters of fresh potable water depending on water quality (replacement filter available below). Quick-connect fittings let you fill most hydration bladders directly via the drink tube. The Hiker Pro features a translucent housing, measures 3 x 6.5, and weighs just 11 oz.
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Katadyn Hiker Pro Transparent Water Microfilter
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Katadyn 8019857 Hiker Pro Transparent Water Filter
Delivery $42.79
Hiker Pro Hand Pump Water Filter for Backpacking, Camping, Emergency Survival
Delivery between 27–30 June $29
originally posted on REI
The product is good overall, once you fix a few of the possible mishaps. The top where the filter screwed in leaked a little and I saw that others had the same issue. Also, the part that prevents the water from going back the way it came in is fragile and broke at one point. Lastly, when filtering the tap water, I saw that some of the black microfibers were still being pumped out even after filtering over 2 gallons of water. A bit concerning. Based on reviews and what I saw on my own, the product is not consistent with its manufacturing. The amount of money is not worth the risk and i wished a bought a more reliable product.
originally posted on REI
Purchased May 29, 2022 for a two person 5 day backpack hiking trip of the Catawba Triple Crown in Southern Virginia (June 12-17). I was very happy with the unit as the streams were running slow, but clear and made the water filtering process easy. On day 4 when using the filter, the inlet fitting with the check valve blew off the cartridge housing. We were able to find the check valve and continue using the filter by forcibly holding the fitting in place while pumping… very slow and tiring and barely functional but got us through the last day. Upon returning home, noticed the Amazon and REI reviews that indicate this is a known issue. I contacted Katadyn USA customer service, and they are going to send me a new replacement body. Katadyn discovered that the ... MorePurchased May 29, 2022 for a two person 5 day backpack hiking trip of the Catawba Triple Crown in Southern Virginia (June 12-17). I was very happy with the unit as the streams were running slow, but clear and made the water filtering process easy. On day 4 when using the filter, the inlet fitting with the check valve blew off the cartridge housing. We were able to find the check valve and continue using the filter by forcibly holding the fitting in place while pumping… very slow and tiring and barely functional but got us through the last day. Upon returning home, noticed the Amazon and REI reviews that indicate this is a known issue. I contacted Katadyn USA customer service, and they are going to send me a new replacement body. Katadyn discovered that the ultrasonic weld for this fitting were defective and supposedly improved the process and inspection. I asked if there was an identifier to show an old version verse new. Apparently, there is not. Not sure if it is related to the date of manufacture but the date stamp on the instructions included in the packaging is February 2019. Since there has been no product recall, I suppose it is “buyer beware”.Update July 2022 - Katadyn sent me a new body. Can't see any modification. Will need to test in the field (bringing tabs as back up).
originally posted on REI
This is a fantastic product. I've had this product for around 16-18 years, and had to change the filter every few years. I use it on average 6-8 times per year, mostly for day hikes with the family, but also long backpacking trips. I've backpacked with lots of folks who have their own water filtration systems, but I've never seen anything that is as versatile, reliable, fast, or efficient as this. The only problem I've run into is on a 3-day 45 mile backpack trip where we primarily filtered from silty, glacial-fed streams. It was our only water filter for the four of us. It got pretty tough to pump by the end of the trip (it was probably 3-4 years old at that point), but a new filter insert made it good as new.
| Special feature | Durable |
| Capacity | 325 Milliliters |
| Style | Water Filter |
| Length | 9 inches |
| Included Components | Water Filter, Storage Bag |
Katadyn Hiker Pro Transparent Water Microfilter
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Katadyn 8019857 Hiker Pro Transparent Water Filter
Delivery $42.79
Hiker Pro Hand Pump Water Filter for Backpacking, Camping, Emergency Survival
Delivery between 27–30 June $29
The product is good overall, once you fix a few of the possible mishaps. The top where the filter screwed in leaked a little and I saw that others had the same issue. Also, the part that prevents the water from going back the way it came in is fragile and broke at one point. Lastly, when filtering the tap water, I saw that some of the black microfibers were still being pumped out even after filtering over 2 gallons of water. A bit concerning. Based on reviews and what I saw on my own, the product is not consistent with its manufacturing. The amount of money is not worth the risk and i wished a bought a more reliable product.
Purchased May 29, 2022 for a two person 5 day backpack hiking trip of the Catawba Triple Crown in Southern Virginia (June 12-17). I was very happy with the unit as the streams were running slow, but clear and made the water filtering process easy. On day 4 when using the filter, the inlet fitting with the check valve blew off the cartridge housing. We were able to find the check valve and continue using the filter by forcibly holding the fitting in place while pumping… very slow and tiring and barely functional but got us through the last day. Upon returning home, noticed the Amazon and REI reviews that indicate this is a known issue. I contacted Katadyn USA customer service, and they are going to send me a new replacement body. Katadyn discovered that the ... MorePurchased May 29, 2022 for a two person 5 day backpack hiking trip of the Catawba Triple Crown in Southern Virginia (June 12-17). I was very happy with the unit as the streams were running slow, but clear and made the water filtering process easy. On day 4 when using the filter, the inlet fitting with the check valve blew off the cartridge housing. We were able to find the check valve and continue using the filter by forcibly holding the fitting in place while pumping… very slow and tiring and barely functional but got us through the last day. Upon returning home, noticed the Amazon and REI reviews that indicate this is a known issue. I contacted Katadyn USA customer service, and they are going to send me a new replacement body. Katadyn discovered that the ultrasonic weld for this fitting were defective and supposedly improved the process and inspection. I asked if there was an identifier to show an old version verse new. Apparently, there is not. Not sure if it is related to the date of manufacture but the date stamp on the instructions included in the packaging is February 2019. Since there has been no product recall, I suppose it is “buyer beware”.Update July 2022 - Katadyn sent me a new body. Can't see any modification. Will need to test in the field (bringing tabs as back up).
This is a fantastic product. I've had this product for around 16-18 years, and had to change the filter every few years. I use it on average 6-8 times per year, mostly for day hikes with the family, but also long backpacking trips. I've backpacked with lots of folks who have their own water filtration systems, but I've never seen anything that is as versatile, reliable, fast, or efficient as this. The only problem I've run into is on a 3-day 45 mile backpack trip where we primarily filtered from silty, glacial-fed streams. It was our only water filter for the four of us. It got pretty tough to pump by the end of the trip (it was probably 3-4 years old at that point), but a new filter insert made it good as new.
If you want to drink water safely in the backcountry, you need a way to purify water from its source. There are smaller and lighter products that maybe handy for ultralight backpacking. But if you want a water filter that fills things quickly with clear, fresh tasting safe water, if you want one that absolutely will not fail in the backcountry, if access to clean safe water is your number one concern, the Katadyn Hiker Pro is the best. This one is my second one that I bought for a gift. My first one - still working perfectly after 25 years (!) was made under the previous manufacturer - Pur. No wonder Katadyn wanted to acquire this product line. It is simply The Best.
First off, before this water filter broke, it worked excellent; so well in fact, that two of my hiking buddies bought one. But after about a dozen backpacking trips, the intake fitting, the projection that has the disconnect, broke out of the filter body, essentially rendering the filter useless. It appeared to have been marginally glued into place. It strikes me as a weak point in design, especially how it sticks out off the body so it can be bumped around in my pack, which likely happened. I tried re-gluing it, but left a gap and do to air leakage, proved unsuccessful. What did I do next? I bought the Hiker, the non Pro model. And its a bit cheaper. It doesn’t have the part with the disconnect that broke loose, but still works just as well as the Hiker Pro.
Probably the best filter for 1 - 2 person backpacking this side of $200. Unfortunately it has fatal flaws. I have had two of these now. The first had the intake quick disconnect pop out. No broken plastic, just the glue/epoxy "let go". The second was misshapen at the top where the filter screws in. So there was never a good tight seal and it leaked water the whole trip on North Manitou.Lot's of good reviews for this filter. I want it to work and last. There just isn't another that matches it's weight, pumping speed, field service, or form factor in this price range.
This comes with a small pouch to carry the accessories. Bought on sale, otherwise pricey compared to others. It doesn't take much room and very light. Paired with katadyn tablets this works well but it takes effort and I haven't tried it with very dirty murky water. Also, you must take care and clean the filter otherwise it'll debris will dry and clog the system.
A very long time ago, I used to own a ceramic pump filter that didn't even have the micron filtation this one has. That previous filter made me vow to never own a pump filter ever again!! I have a multitude of filters at my disposal and on a recent trip, my BeFree filter stopped working without warning. I borrowed my friends Hiker Pro which he has had for years and absolutely loved It. It pumps quite quickly and almost effortlessly. I do find that if you can scoop up water into a vessel to pump from, it works even better! I use a pan that I am going to boil water in anyhow, so no worries of cross container contamination. I just got a sweet price on this and an extra filter to stow away in case this filter ever discontinued.
I bought this filter as a replacement for a Katadyn Hiker Pro that I've used for backpacking for the last five years. The Hiker Pro works well and is fairly light. It's a little bulky in the backpack, but it works so well and delivers drinkable water so quickly that it's a fair trade-off. I've used the Hiker Pro on 50+ hiking trips to filter murky, still water from alpine lakes in the Western U.S. and in clear running water in creeks, and have never had any g.i or other health problems. The filter is easy to disassemble for cleaning, and I only replaced my old Hiker Pro because the microfilter's fibers had become too dirty to use effectively. Overall, I highly recommend.
Worked well for about 4 different trips. Bought a brand new filter for my trip to the BWCA.Started getting hard to pump on the 3rd day and then exploded on the 4th day. Cracked itself all the way around rendering itself useless. Had to resort to boiling water to get out of the wilderness. Filter appeared clean and there was no blockage I could see anywhere. Shame that it can't keep itself free of dirt or be durable enough to survive more pressure. Should be made out of metal or have a better screen.Overall -- poor fragile design that I guess is intended to sell you on their $400 metal version. Vital equipment shouldnt be so cheap and fragile. Stay away. Or bring a backup.
| Special feature | Durable |
| Capacity | 325 Milliliters |
| Style | Water Filter |
| Length | 9 inches |
| Included Components | Water Filter, Storage Bag |
