Katadyn Siphon Water filter

[redhawk]

Anyone familar with this filter? I thought this might be a good expedition type filter since one would also need to carry a bucket or basin.

Katadyn Syphon Filter

[yakboy]

Your link did not work for me but if you mean the Katadyn Base Camp, yes it works fine, so far. I have used it on two paddle trips. It is nice not to pump. I use an empty gallon jug for filling and generally filter right into my nalgene or whatever. Last trip I had two jugs. One for the filtered water and one for filling the unit. The nice thing is it takes the same filter as the Hiker Pro.

-Yakboy

[Dick]

Here is a link to the Katadyn Syphon Filter:

http://www.baproducts.com/filters.htm#SYPHON

I don't know anything about these types of filters, but 1.3 gallons per hour seems a little slow. They do have an "Expedition" filter that does a gallon a minute - but costs $1,105.00!!!

Dick

[redhawk]

I don't know anything about these types of filters, but 1.3 gallons per hour seems a little slow. They do have an "Expedition" filter that does a gallon a minute - but costs $1,105.00!!!

Dick

Since you don't have to pump it, and assuming that you set it up as soon as you make camp, you should have a quart of water in 15 minutes. In the morning you can have 4 quarts of water ready for breakfast and to fill your water bottles with, without having to pump any at all.

I look at this filter as a camp filter, not a trail filter.

[Dick]

I understand. Still seems slow to me. Of course it depends upon how many people are in your group and what everyone's water needs might be.

[yakboy]

http://www.katadyn.ch/site/us/home/outdoor_products/our_products/backcountry_series/basecamp/

The spec here states " Output: Up to 0.5 liters per minute". My experience is that it flows fairly quickly, faster then pumping. This was a new filter and relativly clear water.

That said it is a very convenint base camp filter.

[coolrobc]

I have this filter/purifier: http://www.generalecology.com/firstn....htm#FirstNeed

Haven't tried the gravity feed option though. It doesn't have a rating for the gravity feed on the site.

[DuctTape]

The first need is rated .4 microns. I thought .2 is needed? Someone please correct me if I am mistaken.

[Dick]

I thought this thread might be of interest.

Dick