Comments on Gear Talk with Jason Klass: Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Filter Review

Nice Review, I have the MSR MiniWorks, I wish I...

2012-02-22T11:17:39.866-08:00

Nice Review, I have the MSR MiniWorks, I wish I'd seen this before I brought mine. One thing to note is that the manufactures weights are always off. You could shave a few Oz. off the Miniworks by modifying the intake. I normally weigh mine down with a rock anyway. I believe the Katadyn Hiker pro has been updated since I looked at it, because it is now 11Oz. One thing that made me decide on the Miniworks over the Hiker Pro was the handle, I'd read many reviews of the HikerPro's handle breaking. The MSR seemed like if the handle broke, you could still "bushcraft" it back into service. If I had to buy a filter again, I'd go for the HyperFlow, or a gravity filter.

Merry Christmas Jason! All the best to you and you...

2011-12-24T23:17:40.483-08:00

Merry Christmas Jason!
All the best to you and yours.

Hope you´ll have time to get back to the blog in the new year.

Anders from Sweden

Looking forward to more posts from you soon. Love ...

2011-12-21T10:22:34.013-08:00

Looking forward to more posts from you soon. Love the blog!

Hi Bobby, it's not dead--just on vacation. I ...

2011-12-20T06:59:11.855-08:00

Hi Bobby, it's not dead--just on vacation. I have a lot going on right now but have tons of gear piled up to review this winter. I will get back to it soon.

Has this blog died? I really liked it but he hasn&...

2011-12-20T06:55:49.361-08:00

Has this blog died? I really liked it but he hasn't updated in a while.

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2011-12-15T10:08:08.001-08:00

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Been a few months. Did you abandon the site?

2011-12-14T15:00:36.671-08:00

Been a few months. Did you abandon the site?

Its always good to have a water filter when hiking...

2011-12-12T21:09:28.906-08:00

Its always good to have a water filter when hiking deep into the wilderness. I think I may get me one of these!

I've been using a Hiker Pro for years and love...

2011-11-29T09:46:24.536-08:00

I've been using a Hiker Pro for years and love the convenience.

My only gripes are the rating (I've never gotten near the 200 gallon rating, probably average about 20-30 gallons) and the price of replacement cartridges. Paying $40 for a replacement when a new one is $60 is hard to take.

Nicely said, Not bad at all! Interesting piece of ...

2011-11-01T23:54:08.965-07:00

Nicely said, Not bad at all! Interesting piece of information. I find it to be honest, useful and fresh so thank you so much for posting this!

To filter or not to filter..that is always the que...

2011-10-26T22:08:53.990-07:00

To filter or not to filter..that is always the question I guess..thanks for the review...when I go hiking next time with some friends I'll have to get one.

It is very easy to carry while camping.. as well i...

2011-10-19T03:37:13.894-07:00

It is very easy to carry while camping.. as well its working well for me..

This gear is important especially if you want to a...

2011-10-09T07:05:54.391-07:00

This gear is important especially if you want to avoid problems with hydration or stay away from the idea of running out of clean water.

Yes, just a little busy. Got a lot of gear to try...

2011-09-27T18:13:22.572-07:00

Yes, just a little busy. Got a lot of gear to try out. Be posting again very soon.

evrything okey klass?

2011-09-27T09:27:37.870-07:00

evrything okey klass?

I've used the tablets and a MSR Miox but neith...

2011-09-22T09:44:51.574-07:00

I've used the tablets and a MSR Miox but neither of them stand up to my Hiker Pro. The taste is great and I prefer not to see the various floaters in my water cause no matter how much you try if your not filtering you still get those in the jug.

Good review thanks. Saving weight is always good. ...

2011-09-16T17:40:33.232-07:00

Good review thanks. Saving weight is always good. Will be sure to look them up.

ATVCamper -- I have one of those Katadyn Base Camp...

2011-09-12T09:06:40.128-07:00

ATVCamper -- I have one of those Katadyn Base Camp gravity filters. Failed at the connection of plastic collar to bag after the first trip. Just thought I'd mention it.

I live in the northeast I tend to like on demand w...

2011-09-05T12:17:55.809-07:00

I live in the northeast I tend to like on demand water. I have an older Hiker Pro, that has been awesome over the years. Just keep it lubed and somewhat clean and its good to go. Lubing the pump is the key to easy pumping in my opinion.

That sound perverted... :(

Anyways I could make due with tablets, but its just easier to have a filter when you're with multiple people.

Good review. I decided on the Katadyn Base Camp gr...

2011-08-31T09:52:43.647-07:00

Good review. I decided on the Katadyn Base Camp gravity filter because I like the simplicity of it with no mechanical parts to fail. It uses the same filter as the Hiker Pro. I have used it on three trips so far and it has worked great.

Thanks for the review. I still prefer a DIY gravi...

2011-08-31T08:00:04.823-07:00

Thanks for the review. I still prefer a DIY gravity filter and a Steripen. We got quick water with the Steripen and a good gravity set-up as a back-up and to make bulk water at camp. Split among 2 people, it is a great system. I never go alone, so I don't know what I would do by myself, I guess it depends on the location.

I have a Hiker Pro I take when my kids walk with m...

2011-08-30T12:05:06.524-07:00

I have a Hiker Pro I take when my kids walk with me or sources are questionable. Otherwise, I usually just use Aqua Mira. I never rush a walk so I can wait.

I did a lot of research before purchasing my Katad...

2011-08-30T10:56:15.903-07:00

I did a lot of research before purchasing my Katadyn Hiker Pro filter and have never regretted it. Once again you've done a fantastic job of putting into words how I've felt about this product.

Marty, You should try it, I think you'd like ...

2011-08-29T17:20:54.354-07:00

Marty,

You should try it, I think you'd like it!

Bob,

I used my gravity filter last time I was on Whitney but really wanted water on demand this time. The extra weight was acceptable to me for the convenience and this filter is very easy to pump (unlike my Miniworks). It didn't feel like "work" at all. In fact, I gladly filled up my hiking partner's water bottles as well as a passing hiker who ran out of water on the way back down to trail camp.

Jason, just curious why you choose a pump system r...

2011-08-29T11:41:44.934-07:00

Jason, just curious why you choose a pump system rather than a gravity filter?

I use the Platypus gravity works, which filters 1.75 L/min @ 0.2 microns and weighs 10.6 oz. Hey, that 0.4 oz lighter than the Katadyn without all that pumping work.