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Product Tested: Katadyn / Pur Hiker water filter
Price paid, where purchased: $69, EMS Albany (07-04-03); replacement filters are $30
Size/Weight: 1 pound
Similar products tried: none (water purification tablets)
How long/where tested: 2 years
Rating 1 to 5: 5 stars
Summary: This has been a fantastic water filter. At 1 pounds it's relatively light for a microfilter. Have never had a clog. Got 2 years of moderate use from one filter, although the filter and internal pump showed signs of imminent contamination (both were really dirty after 2 years of zero maintenance). No mechanical issues, and I have yet to need to lubricate the pump arm. Original tubing is still holding its shape. Remarkable!
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