Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System 1L

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UOG TOP PICK – Katadyn’s BeFree Filter – We’ve singled out Katadyn’s BeFree Filter as one of our top recommendations because it’s very lightweight, compact, collapsible and has a fast flowrate. It’s a simple design but it works really well. It’s ideal for city trips, trail running, biking and hiking.

Katadyn says

With the ultralight Be Free 1.0L, you can head out on any adventure, no matter the size, without worrying about clean drinking water. Whether it be on a remote trek, out mountain biking, or at a small basecamp by the lake. Just fill the flexible, foldable reservoir with water and be immediately refreshed doing what you love. The BeFree 1.0L is the perfect companion for hikes, travel, or for everyday use. To get the most enjoyment out of your filter, simply shake or swish the EZ-Clean Membrane filter and hit the road.  Less worry, more fun, BeFree!

Our Verdict

Katadyn’s BeFree Water Filtration System is basically a Hydrapak soft flask with an attached water filter. The filter does it’s job, removing bacteria, cysts and sediments from the water and the soft flask is rugged and collapsible so it can be easily be stored in small pockets when not in use.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

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Features

• Removes Protozoa & Bacteria
• Ultralight, compact and flexible
• Ultra fast flow
• Stay clean drink nozzle
• Wide mouth 42mm flask opening
• Free flow channels
• Hydrapak softflask
• EZ-clean membrane

 

Specifications

• Weight: 62g
• Technology: Hollow fiber filter; 0.1 micron (0.0001 mm) EZ-Clean Membrane TM
• Effect: Removes bacteria, cysts and sediment
• Output: Up to 2 l/min
• Capacity: Up to 1,000 l depending on water quality 
• Guarantee: 2 years
• Material: EZ-Clean Membrane™ with Hollow Fibers Hydrapak ® SoftFlask TM made of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), 100% PVC and BPA free

Help & advice:

• The importance of water purification
• What does BPA Free Mean?