This is a great filter for those big groups. high output. only problem was it did freeze and had to boil water for 2 days. did learn to heat water then pump overall great for…
- dustin, 02/10/11

You can survive for days in the wilderness without food, but wont make it long without clean water. When they declare marshal law, and begin forcing H1N1 vaccination, this li…
- Joseph, 10/25/09
Port St Lucie, FL

Will not filter out Viruses !!! Joseph, you do not know what you're talking about ! Look it up !! “Solid construction, great tasting water!” 10/25/09 . When they…
- DAVID, 06/03/11
CORONA

It might be a very good device, but they mis-lead you by stating in very bold locations that this system is good for something like 1500 hundred pints or quarts, something li…
- Daniel, 12/08/12

Somewhere in between airline travel (baggage goons) and storage the plastic piece on the outside of the pump that holds the tubing for the pre-filter and brings water into the…
- Matthew, 05/05/12
Charlotte, NC

I've had the Miniworks since 2004, Hiker since 2006. I prefer the Hiker. Basically the same product, but the Hiker just packs up nicer. The handle lies up against the chamber,…
- James, 03/09/12
United States

Some friends from college and I went backpacking and someone brought the Katadyn Microfilter along with us. It was a handy, easy to use filter. Pumping took a bit of time for…
- Michael, 01/07/13
Philadelphia

I've had the Miniworks since 2004, Hiker since 2006. (As far as I've been able to tell, no real difference between Hiker and Hiker Pro.) I prefer the Hiker. Basically the same…
- James, 03/09/12
United States

First off, I've never gotten sick after drinking water filtered with this filter, so it works! As far as features go, the filter itself has a much better flow rate than most o…
- Logan, 10/03/12
Jefferson City, TN

You can stop looking for a better price than Moosejaw... I'm cheap and I looked for several days... I love the filter... it does exactly what it's supposed to do. I lov…
- PHILLIP, 08/31/07
MESA

Other filters are good for about 3,000 gallons. The Katadyn does 40,000 gallons for about the same money. And, it has a great reputation. Plus, Moosejaw pricing and service…
- Jeff, 06/04/10

This is a great little stove that produces a great amount of heat. The product is very compact and fits inside of my cookware set. I would recommend this to a friend.…
- Alex, 03/25/11
Orlando

Super light and compact. It can fit in any little space you have left in your pack. Boil time is great. At sea level and it was about 40 degrees it was under 2 minutes. great…
- JOSHUA, 05/22/08
GRAND BLANC

Great stove, well worth the money, the perfect stove! I wanted something that would work not only in the summer months but also for snow camping. The stove is very easy to use…
- Sarah, 07/03/09
Orinda, CA

I've owned this stove for about a year now and have used it on three longer hikes in the Swedish mountains. So far I have not had any problems with it though I have used the c…
- Erik, 11/09/11

I was asked to come along on a camping trip for my Youth pastor friend and some of his teens. I packed my gear, which included my Katadyn bottle and the usual stuff. The weeke…
- Matt, 02/13/11
Lake Geneva

My ex-girlfriend got this for me last year as a gift. I've used this a few times on my solo treks in Alaska. Pretty light weight for a personal water purification system. I te…
- Adam, 10/15/11
East Lansing

I took this stove along with me on my trip to Big Bend National park. We camped and hiked for four days and it worked great for me. I t was sturdy and got things cooked quick…
- Justin, 12/23/11

This stove is excellent! I've used it exclusively with Kerosene, and it has proven reliable and easy to clean through many meals in many environments. The pot supports are sup…
- AARON, 07/02/09
JOHNSTOWN

This water filter is easy to use and the water tastes great. We used it on a backpacking trip and was able to pump clean water quickly and easily for several people.…
- Pamela, 01/30/11
TN

We used this water filter last weekend and it works great. The water tasted wonderful and the filter was easy to use. It filters water quickly. We supplied water to our fami…
- Pamela, 11/26/10
TN

I inherited my svea about 10 years ago from my dad who had bought it in the 70s, and its still goin strong. you can use almost anything in it except gasoline. Ive even used so…
- Tobin, 07/17/10
Middle-of-no-where-Iowa

Got one of these at a garage sale about 5-6 years ago for $5 bucks, still in the original package. Now it stays in my truck perminently in my B.O.B bag with AK 74 and 10 clips…
- charlie, 12/14/10

I outfitted three crews of eight people each with a Katadyn Base Camp Water Filter for a week trip to Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota. Each crew had similiar experienc…
- STEVE, 07/31/06
WESTFIELD

Start with fairly clear water and it will last you all season on one cartridge if you rinse it at home after each trip. I've heard folks complain about the weight (within a co…
- Trevor, 03/29/09
Jackson, CA

This product was great. Was a lot liter then caring that extra water out on the trail. Water tasted great. just know that you need to squeeze water through the filter before…
- Michael, 09/26/10

The Katadyn Optimus Titanium 2 Piece Cutlery Set is a great piece of kit. Its ultra-lightweight and is a great proportioned size. It fits perfectly inside pots or even clips o…
- Fraser, 04/22/09

Original filter lasted over 20 years before needing replacement. The seal between the ceramic element and the top cracked. New element is working fine. Never had a problem wit…
- Darrell, 04/08/13

I wouldn't leave home without i. It goes where i go and places where no man who has a life in the city would go...seriously its an awesome way to get drinkable mud when you ar…
- gary, 03/30/13

what can you really say about a filter? it last a long time if you take care of it and it filters water (that's a plus)…
- matthew, 01/16/11
Texas

Have to look at age and use of existing filter. Replace as often as needed. If you use your water filter, as we do, as opposed to carrying heavy water, this is a must.…
- Cara, 04/20/09
dana point, california

It's great! The Hiker filter is the same exact cartridge as the Hiker Pro, so save yourself a few bucks and just order the hiker.…
- JARED, 08/16/08
TOOELE

Fits my old pur.... so that is great. Works really well last a long time!…
- Owen, 03/07/10
Santa Barbara Ca

What can you say about a replacement filter. It filters the water so you can drink it. Always a good idea to replace the filter as the manufacturer recommends.…
- JOHN, 08/02/09
MARTVILLE

Say concretely nor what can not…
- Sergey, 08/02/09
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