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Katadyn Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter | 
| Brand: Katadyn
Category: Sports
List Price: $89.95
Buy New: $68.49
as of 7/29/2010 06:12 CDT details
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Seller: Reds Gear
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 1156
Country: Switzerland
Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: 8014931
Model: 8014931
UPC: 400101242246
EAN: 0604375149311
ASIN: B000KUVVY4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | A simple turn engages a ceramic pre-filter for long life in dirty water or a pleated glass fiber filter in normal conditions | | • | Produces up to two quarts per minute in the faster flow mode and one quart per minute in longer life mode | | • | Replaceable carbon core keeps water tasting fresh; reduces chemicals, odors, and toxins throughout the life of the cartridge | | • | Dual piston technology provides maximum output with minimum effort | | • | Adapter base attaches directly to water bottles or an output hose can be used to fill hydration systems or larger containers |
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Amazon.com Product Description
A member of Katadyn's Backcountry Series of water filters, the Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter is the first water filter that is adjustable for different conditions. It combines two leading technologies into one high-performance pump: ceramic for a longer life and pleated glass fiber for easy operation. The Vario offers a high output and also contains a replaceable carbon core to keep the water tasting fresh. Key Details: - Output: Up to 2 quarts (2 liters) per minute
- Cartridge Capacity: Up to 500 gallons (1875 liters)
- Weight: 15 ounces
- Height: 6.5 inches
- Hose Length: 36 inches
- Includes prefilter, cleaning pad, and deluxe carry bag
About Katadyn
Katadyn of Switzerland has been producing high quality portable water systems since 1928. Their history has been one of innovation and durability. Katadyn products are used by militaries, health organizations and outdoor adventurers world-wide. No other water system provides higher quality or longer lasting performance. Katadyn is the global leader in portable water treatment. With subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, France, and Singapore; Katadyn develops, produces, and distributes high quality products which are used whenever safe drinking water isn't available--for travel, camping and humanitarian operations. From Backpackgeartest.org
The Katadyn Vario Microfilter is part of the backcountry series filter line. The manufacturer indicates this filter line is good for all round use. The manufacturer claims that this filter meets the industry standards for reduction of bacteria (99.9999% Klebsiella terrigena) and protozoan cysts (99.9 % Giardia and Cryptosporidium)...read the entire review
Product Description
The Vario combines individual efficiency with the simplest possible handling. The technology it uses consists of three filter levels: a high-performance glass fiber filter, a ceramic pre-filter that can be adjusted indiv
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 23
 Fantastic filter July 6, 2010
JR-Hunter
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my first filtration system that I purchased before a 5-day trip to Isle Royale N.P. Used it once at home to work the kinks out and never had a problem. Filtered water from inland creeks, lakes as well as Gitchee Gumee (Lake Superior) herself. Fast filling, low-effort pumping, and most importantly great tasting water no matter the source. Some of the other hikers on the trail had the MSR Mini-Works EX which I considered when looking at filters, but the Vario pulled water faster and tasted better than that brand/model. The screw-onto Nalgene feature is great, and they hose attachment for Camelbaks works well too.
On recommendation of some of the other reviews, I did purchase and carry a backup ceramic filter in case of breakage and I did use coffee filters over the input bob to block large sedement. No need for the spare ceramic filter on the trip and the coffee filter trick worked great.
My one and only beef is how long the inner fiberglass filter takes to dry out. We have been home a couple weeks and my cleaning solution and rinse water is still slowly coming out when I pump it. Other than that, go for it, you won't regret this filter!
Really like it! June 21, 2010
Rivers (North America)
This is my first portable water filter. I've used it several times with relatively clean mountain spring water, and with city water. It definitely works well and makes the water taste good. It comes with a nice case and is easy to use.
The negative side is minor. The filter takes a long time to dry out (several days), which you're supposed to do when it won't be used for a while. Instead it seems the better thing to do is pump a mild solution of chlorine/bleach through it before storage (as instructed) and then pump lots of water through it before reuse. Also, the replacement carbon packets seem outrageously overpriced, yet I haven't yet found an alternate source of replacement carbon (I think it can work for a long time).
As for the older negative feedback, I can see how the inlet could break off if pressed hard against something, so take care with it. I'd also not try to pump too hard or fast, as there is a lot of resistance in the pump and is meant to move slowly. And if you avoid filtering really dirty water, it will likely last much longer and work better; this filter is not a replacement for viral sanitation (in some cases use chlorine/tablets and then filter, or vice-verse).
 plastic housing broke within first 4 uses June 13, 2010
Kathi A. Mestayer (williamsburg, va)
The plastic housing that goes over the pistons broke almost immediately. I can't find out where to get a replacement. Our Sweetwater was much more reliable, although it, too, broke twice.
I'm not impressed.
 ok February 13, 2010
bob (Boston, MA United States)
it's ok. sometimes it'll leak out from middle if pump too fast, this can be dangerous if you're in cold conditions. Also if using in below freezing temps water will freeze over the ceramic filter allowing no water to pass through and a lot more leakage from sides. This is the only water filter I've ever used so have nothing to compair it to.
Awesome filter! February 4, 2010
Richard D. Ingram
I love this filter, it has all the features you could want in a filter and is very user friendly. If you read the instructions and do the maintenence that is required it will last a long time with no issues. The things you need to do to maintain it are simple like lubricating the O rings and disinfecting it when you get home from a hiking trip are common sense stuff. You may have to scrub the ceramic filter when out in the field after heavy use in high sediment water (not rocket science). I bought an extra carbon kit to replace the old carbon when the water starts to taste funny or smell, that cost about $10 dollars. This filter is easy to use and can clean up to 500 gallons of water before replacing the main filter core (about $30 dollars). Another thing to remember is that Katadyn is a great company, if you have any issues with your filter give them a call and they will help you out. Having the versatility to switch from one filter media to two depending on your water quality is a nice option and you get more bang for your buck with this unit at $80 dollars for 500 gallons of purified drinking water!
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