Reviews & Ratings for Katadyn Base Camp — 6 reviews

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Best Gear Investment Yet:

by JRHikeNC, from NC, United States Written on April 3, 2014
I recently purchased this water filtration system to use on a trip up to the summit of Mt. Mitchell here in NC. I have previously used an MSR Miniworks hand pump filter, and I have to say, after experiencing the capacity of this water filter, the ease of use, and the fast filtration rate, I think it might be time to retire the hand pump.

Other reviews listed this item as bulky, but I found that w
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Great for Large groups - effortless

by Jay T, Written on September 10, 2011
We used this filter for a weekend backpacking trip on the Mogollon rim in Arizona. We filtered 5 gallons of water in no time for our group of 10 with no effort other than filling the bag and finding a tree to hang it. The flow rate actually seemed to improve when camping, relative to when I tested it at home. Perhaps the filter benefited from a cycle of flowing, followed by drying. I would giv
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A Horrible Product

by Greg, Written on September 10, 2011
The O-ring leaked and the flow rate was a trickle. The prdiuct was horrible. I couln't even use it to transport and store water because it leaked.
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Awesom filter

by chris4673, Written on September 10, 2011
Have used this many times in many different lakes and streams and it has always filtered my water.
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Good for a gravity filter!,

by Chris in LA, from CA, United States Written on May 16, 2011
Used this filter for a 5 day / 4 night Rae Lakes Loop Backpacking trip in Kings Canyon National Park. It was very nice to let gravity do all the work. Its pretty easy to fill at least it was in a place with flowing streams. I agree it would be hard in spots with very low or mucky water. In that case you would want another container to first let sediment sink to the bottom.
The flow rate isn't as
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Katadyn Vario water filter

by Randy D., Written on April 19, 2011
All i can say is, it pumps like a dream. Super easy. The first chap must have reinserted the cartridge incorrectly, which is kind of easy to do, so pay attention. This cranks out clean water like nobodies business. It is bulky! I have an old Pur Scout, a little less bulky, but a little heavier, but diffinitely not the water flow. You can control the flow too, nice touch! The bulk kept me from givi
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