Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Ultralight Collapsible Water Filter Bottle for Hiking, Camping, Backpacking
Details
- BrandKatadyn
- Special FeatureLightweight
- Product Dimensions4.25"L x 10"W
- Package InformationBottle
- Installation TypeFreestanding
- Power SourceGravity-fed
Description
💦 Sip Smart, Trek Light, Stay Wild!
- SWISS TOUGHNESS - Durable BPA-free Hydrapak flask backed by a 2-year warranty and filters up to 1,000 liters—built to endure your wildest journeys.
- CLEAN CAREFREE - Stay Clean nozzle and EZ-Clean membrane make maintenance a breeze—no tools or backflushing needed.
- HYDRATION ON DEMAND - 2 liters per minute flow rate keeps you and your trail buddy refreshed without the wait.
- MICROFILTER MASTERY - EPA-tested 0.1 micron hollow fiber filter eliminates harmful bacteria & protozoa for safe drinking anywhere.
- FEATHERWEIGHT FREEDOM - At just 2.3 oz, this collapsible bottle fits snugly in your pack or jersey pocket—ultralight gear for ultralight adventurers.
The Katadyn BeFree 1.0L is an ultralight, collapsible water filter bottle featuring a 0.1 micron hollow fiber filter that removes 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoan cysts. Weighing only 2.3 oz, it offers a fast 2 L/min flow rate and easy cleaning with no tools required. Designed for hikers, runners, and backpackers, it’s durable, BPA-free, and backed by a 2-year warranty, filtering up to 1,000 liters of water.
Specifications
| Brand | Katadyn |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Product Dimensions | 4.25"L x 10"W x 3"H |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Power Source | Gravity-fed |
| Item Weight | 2.24 ounces |
| Model Name | 8018006 |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 2 Liters Per Minute |
| UPC | 604375180062 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00604375180062 |
| Manufacturer | Katadyn North America |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.17 x 4.96 x 2.8 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.18 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.25 x 3 x 10 inches |
| Brand Name | Katadyn |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Color | Clear |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 8018006 |
| Size | One Size |
| Fishing Technique | Spinning, Casting |
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Reviews
T**R
Great flow, light weight filter set up
Excellent ultra light water filtering system. Threads on bladder/cap are different than a Smart water bottle/Platypus, so if bladder breaks you're in trouble. We typically carry a second set up on longer sections (more than 5 days) as a back up. Great flow; way better than Sawyer. In silty water, it does seem to block quicker than a Sawyer but the increased flow and sticking to clear water (if possible) makes this the filter of our choice.
B**B
Great gear to have
Worked great no problems so far.
T**S
Great lightweight water filter
Great lightweight easy to use water filter. I use this almost exclusively on hikes in the White Mountains and the AT thru Maine, NH, and Vt. Make sure you wet the filter before hiking. It filters slowly with the filter in a dry state.
R**S
Water bottle
It works like it says
M**N
Works great, when used properly!
When you use this filter for the first time after a while, you will find the filter being painfully slow. The filter membrane has to fully soak which can take up to 30 minutes.When the membrane finally soaks, this filter is extremely fast. To avoid this, I highly reccomend "pre soaking", just put a little bit of tap water in the filter pouch, and it will be working at full speed by the time you need it! For most seasons, this is one of the best filters one can use!In the winter, this filter really struggles. Below freezing, the filter rate can be grueling, especially when starting dry. In some cases when the water begins to freeze in the bag, you cannot use this filter at all. The sawyer squeeze will outperform the katadyn in very cold temperatures.
D**H
Practical to use during backpacking!
You also can use for additional water storage!
C**S
Light and convenient!
I had a Kat. Pump water filter and I hated how complicated it was to use and clean. This is so dang simple and so much lighter to Carry. A great little hiking gadget especially for those who want to keep things light weight.
A**N
Great product so far.
We used these on a recent RV trip. We filtered the water from the area we were in just to be safe. The bag is small enough to stick in your day pack and take with you everywhere. I also used it to filter water into my yeti. I would squeeze a bag full into my yeti and stick that in my pack for immediate use and then filled the bag again for later. Love it.As a side note we did not filter any truly dirty water so I can't speak to that. I can say the water from our RV tanks (which can harbor viruses) and other sources like that were filtered and we were fine the whole trip.Water flow was great and there was no odd taste to the water like some filters leave.
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