Katadyn® Vario Microfilter
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- Produces up to two quarts of water per minute
- Replaceable carbon core reduces chemicals, odors, toxins and keeps water tasting fresh
- Dual-action piston pump provides maximum output with minimal effort
- Threaded adapter base attaches directly to water bottles, or enclosed output hose fills directly into hydration systems
- Capacity: 530 gallons (glassfiber); 106 gallons (carbon)
The Katadyn® Vario Microfilter is the only premium microfilter adjustable for different water conditions. Removes waterborne bacteria and cysts, producing fresh tasting waster. A simple turn engages a ceramic pre-filter for longer filter life in dirty water, or you can use the ''faster flow'' mode to utilize the pleated glassfiber filter under normal conditions. The Vario Microfilter from Katadyn is compatible with most standard outdoor bottles and hydration bladders. Weight: 15 oz. Dimensions: 7.5'' x 4''.
Manufacturer model #: 8014931.
Rated 3.5 out of 5Â by 6
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Rated 2 out of 5Â by SSOJOAT Not Durable!
Poor construction quality and design. Pump only lasted 2 outings. Worked just fine on a backpacking trip out to a remote glacier for recreational camping. Second trip was a hunting trip into remote wilderness on ATV's in 32-40°F temperatures. Pump checked out just fine while preparing and packing gear. Upon removing the pump/filter from my bag at camp, found that the hose barb for the inlet was broken off. Unfortunately, the design of this pump has a plastic inlet barb glued to the side of the pump body where it sticks straight out. Apparently it doesn't take much to break that plastic fitting right off the pump, rendering it garbage. There is no way to repair or jimmy-rig the pump without the ability to connect an inlet hose. Had to resort to boiling all of our water for our 5-day hunting trip.
After checking out the various other filters down at the local sporting goods store, I'll be replacing this pump with an MSR MiniWater which is clearly built better and has protected hose fittings on it.
If you have a Vario pump, do yourself a favor and get a padded hard case to protect it!
September 25, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Rafftastic worth the price
I recently purchased one of these for a 5 day hunting trip, and it worked marvelously! Super easy to pump, fast fill rate, not too bulky and fits in my field pack. Smaller than my bino's, water tastes great. My hunting partner even commented that the water tasted better than his bottled water service back home! This purifier will never leave my pack
August 26, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5Â by GWSo Boundary Waters
I bought this filter, for my first Boundary Waters trip this summer. Just got back, and was not happy with the filter. Was out in the woods for 6 days, and by day three was reduced to boiling water, and using coffee filters.
The pump lost all suction, and water was springing from every possible orifice. I figured it had to be the filter, but since the rated life was 500 gallons on the micro filter, I decided to save weight and leave my spare at base camp. Big Mistake. If you plan on using this filter, make sure you bring many replacement filters.
This was probably some of the cleanest possible water you could get, and the rated life on the filters was laughably bad. If I got 10% of of the life I would be surprised.
July 7, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Camper420 Definitely worth the money
This pump works well- fast flowing and clean tasting water from pretty much anywhere.
July 3, 2012
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Trying to put together a small emergeny kit & wanted something to have a safe supply of water. Live very near the Maumee river/ Lake Erie. & I don't want to store bottled h2o/
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Yes, I think I would include this in my bug-out bag. We bought three.
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This is the most versatile water filter available, easy to use, makes a lot of water and can adjust for best performance in any water conditions (not saltwater). This would be a good choice for your safety kit. ThanksAnswers
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Should do great. Order the Microfilter item number 38-612-518-59 Capacity: 530 gallons (glassfiber); 106 gallons (carbon)Answers
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No. Only desalination will make salt water drinkable. Such a device in a portable package will cost about $1000.A:Â
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No, it only filters out particles down to 0.3 micron (sand, silt, etc..) and will not filter out salt.
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