Katadyn Befree Filter 1L

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The lightest bottle (that I could find) that’s compatible with this filter makes the whole set 3 oz / 85 g. Using the filter is simple and speedy: you fill up the soft flask with water in the backcountry and drink straight from the attached nozzle, only stopping for as long as it takes to fill the soft flask with water.

Even in the mountains, I often collect water from streams at the bottom of the hill to drink on the way up. Overall, this is a solid choice for trail running and other sports that require on-the-go hydration without the weight. The membrane is good for 1000 litres of clean water, which for most of us has got to represent a good couple of years worth of outdoor use.The Katadyn BeFre is a great option for anyone venturing into the backcountry (where viruses need not be worried about). I took it on a family walking holiday to Wales to find out, and after a week of heavy use by a number of adults and small children I have to say we were all pretty impressed. This place is interlaced with amazing gravel tracks, single track, quiet roads and bog (for those that like that kind of thing). Robust, versatile, and easy to use, these filters from LifeStraw would be a great option for walkers and climbers in busier UK hill areas where it may be particularly sensible to treat water sources with some caution, says Dan Bailey. Originally from the Midwest but now based in Portland, Oregon, Travis is an avid trail runner and ultrarunner.

Remove the filter unit, and the HydraPak water bag is filled direct from the water source - its wide mouth makes this very quick.Anyway, I’m feeling healthy for the first time in ages so I’m looking forward to lighter evenings and cold sunny morning rides. For example, if you’re wanting to use this for an entire Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike, assuming you take 130 days to finish and average five liters of filtered water per day, there goes 70% of the BeFree.

Packed full of ingenious features, the leakproof Trigger Action Travel Mug is the perfect partner from commute to crag. Water filters seem to be getting lighter and simpler all the time - see our recent review of the MSR TrailShot for instance.

Whether you're climbing a summit, or heading to the park, gym, or the office, the new IceFlowTM Flip Straw Tumbler allows you to keep. Whether you are into survival, bushcraft, hunting or outdoor activities: the Black Edition Line from Katadyn Group offers the perfect basis for every challenge nature may throw at you. Pack it instead of a separate water bottle, or bring it along as an additional just-in-case measure; either way it's so light and compact that you really can carry it in your pocket. On test, we have a trio of water purification and carrying devices from UK outdoors distributor Lyon. If you plan on going long distances with this as your only filtration system, we'd recommend carrying a second soft bottle in case the first one does leak or break, thereby defeating the purpose of ultralight.