Katadyn Pocket Microfilter Camping Filter System 8013618 Review

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(More customer reviews)Its very rare to come across a piece of equipment that is in a category all its own with absolutely no competition whatsoever. The Katadyn Microfilter is an example of just such a product. Sure there are a lot of different options out there in regards to portable water filtration but none of them come close to matching what the Katadyn Microfilter gives you. This is the best portable water filter on the market period and its so head and shoulders above everything else out there that it really is in a class all by itself.

So, with that being the case, why do a lot of people choose to go with some of the other models available? Well, a lot of people dont see the need to spend almost 300 dollars on a water filter especially when they can get a very good portable system for around 1/3 the cost of the Katadyn Microfilter. Well here in lies the ironic aspect to this water filter. While it is certainly the most expensive out of the gate, it actually winds up saving you a considerable amount of money over the life of the filter. The filter in the Katadyn Microfilter is good for 13,000 gallons. That means you dont have to replace the filter until you have run 13,000 gallons through it. The vast majority of portable water filters can only run around 500 before you have to replace the filter and replacement filters aren't cheap. When you add up the cost of those filters you begin to see just how much money this filter saves you in the long run. Lets say we buy a different model and change the filter every 500 gallons. You would simply multiply the cost of a single replacement filter by 26 to get the price it would cost to run 13,000 gallons through the unit. Ill save you some time, it will be expensive and the price of the Katadyn will seem extremely cheap by comparison.

You should now be starting to realize just what an amazing deal this filter really is. Not only is it the best filter but its also the cheapest when you factor in the price of replacement filters over the life of other portable units. Its important to note that a replacement filter for the Katadyn costs around 175.00 so the cost per gallon actually goes down on the next 13,000 gallons you put through it. Basically, at the full MSRP, the first 13,000 gallons you put through the Katadyn will cost you about 2.4 cents a gallon and each additional 13,000 gallons will cost you about 1.5 cents a gallon. Of course the Katadyn Microfilter comes with a lifetime warranty so if for any reason your unit stops working, simply send it in and they will either fix it or replace it with a brand new one.

There are no doubt some people out there who simply dont travel that much hence will never even come close to filtering 13,000 gallons. I wont argue that this is a legitimate point in regards to making a case for buying a cheaper, replaceable filter unit. With that being said the Katadyn makes an outstanding emergency water unit hence I would recommend people buy this filter even if they dont plan on putting a lot of water through it. It gives you the peace of mind knowing that you have a filter that can give you clean drinking water for a very long period of time, if need be. I actually own 2 of these units myself as I use one for traveling/camping and I have one in my "worst case scenario kit" that I keep stored in my basement. If an emergency ever comes up where water is effected, I have my Katadyn.

As for the unit itself. It Measures 2.4 inches by 10 inches, Weighs 20 ounces, and can filter a quart of water per minute. I have had my travel unit for well over 5 years and have put over 5,000 gallons through it and its still running like it was brand new. This is impressive as my unit has seen quite a bit of abuse.

The bottom line - This is hand down the best portable water filter available and if someone tries telling you different then they either have no clue what they are talking about or work for a competing water filter company. This filter may appear to be more expensive than other water filter systems but it only appears that way. Once you factor in the cost of replacement filters it becomes clear that this filter actually saves you a considerable amount of money over the life of the filter. The best way to compare price is to look at price per gallon. A typical system that uses 500 gallon replacement filters cost about 8-10 cents a gallon. Again the Katadyn costs 2.4 cents a gallon for the first 12,000 gallons and 1.5 cents a gallon for each gallon after 12,000. Buying the Katadyn is simply a no brainer to those that do the math.

If only deciding between brands was always this easy!

Highly, and I do mean HIGHLY, recommended.

5 Stars!!

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The most rugged, longest lasting microfilter available. Chosen by the U.S. military and expeditions due to it's extreme durability and dependability. For those who want the best.

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