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Katadyn Vario
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Product description
Perfect for a small group, the award winning Katadyn Vario is a powerful companion in a small, lightweight package. This variable filter offers higher output or longer life, your choice!
In the outdoors, you need a water filter for all conditions - clear or dirty water, the award winning Katadyn Vario is adjustable to different conditions. The filter eliminates bacteria, protozoa, cysts, algae, spores and sediments. Reduces chemicals and improves taste and odor thanks to a replaceable activated carbon granulate.
Output (litre/min)
2
Weight
0,425 kg
(with sales package 0,82 kg)
Warranty
12 month(s)
Country of origin
Switzerland
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| Overall rating | (81 reviews) |
Product description
Perfect for a small group, the award winning Katadyn Vario is a powerful companion in a small, lightweight package. This variable filter offers higher output or longer life, your choice!
In the outdoors, you need a water filter for all conditions - clear or dirty water, the award winning Katadyn Vario is adjustable to different conditions. The filter eliminates bacteria, protozoa, cysts, algae, spores and sediments. Reduces chemicals and improves taste and odor thanks to a replaceable activated carbon granulate.
The Katadyn Vario uses ceramic as a cleanable dirt shield and glassfiber for microbiological filtration with minimal pump resistance. In "LONGER LIFE" mode, the turbid water is first prefiltered through the ceramic disk and has an output of approx. 1L/min. When operating in mode "FASTER FLOW", the water is directed straight to the glassfiber membrane, increasing the water flow to up to 2L/min.
A dual piston mechanism provides continous water flow with minimal effort, the rubber base a secure stand and an integrated bottle thread fits directly on Nalgene bottles (wide mouth).
Replacement filters are sold separately.
Features:
- In the outdoors, you need a water filter for all conditions - clear or dirty water the Katadyn Vario is adjustable for different conditions.
- The new Katadyn Microfilter uses ceramic as a cleanable dirt shield and glassfiber for microbiological filtration with minimal pump resistance.
- In “LONGER LIFE” mode the turbid water is first prefiltered throught the ceramic disk.
- When operating in mode “FASTER FLOW” the water is directed straight to the glassfiber membrane, increasing the water flow to up to 2 l/min.
- Replaceable activated carbon granulate reduces chemicals and improves taste and odor.
- A doual piston mechanism provides continous water flow with minimal effort.
- Replacement filters are sold seperately (ceramic disk, glasfibre with AC, activated carbon granulate refills).
- Ceramic prefilter > ceramic is cleanable and protects the glasfiber from clogging
- With activated carbon core > improves taste and adsorbs chemicals
- Rubber base > provides a secure stand
- Integrated bottle thread > fits directly on Nalgene bottles (wide mouth)
- Outlet tube with bottle clip > easy filling of various containers
| Water source | Clear Water, muddy water |
| Group size | 2-5 |
| Product type | Hand pump |
| Output |
Approx. 2 l/min (Faster Flow) Approx. 1 l/min (Longer Life |
| Treated Quantity | Up to 2000 litres depending on water quality |
| Filter material | Glass fibre, ceramic, Activated carbon |
| Effective against | Bacteria, protozoa, cysts, sediments, bad taste, chemicals |
| Field cleanable | Yes |
| Height | 190 mm |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Weight | 425 g |
The approximate size of the packed product or the sales package is 240 x 230 x 90 mm.
Output (litre/min)
2
Weight
0,425 kg
(with sales package 0,82 kg)
Warranty
12 month(s)
Country of origin
SwitzerlandComments
| Overall rating | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
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— Show originalIt seems like a pretty capable device, considering the maintenance-free nature and other features. For example, the Source WLPS 3L drinking bladder is compatible with the purifier's threads, so water can be filtered directly into the drinking bladder. You can also use various drinking bottles or other jug-type containers with suitable threads for attaching to the bottom of the purifier. The rest of the technical information can usually be found in the product's instruction manual. As a precaution, a small amount of baking soda prevents bacteria from accumulating in the device when it is not used for a long time or in conditions where bacteria can spread. The 2,000-liter capacity with a single filter element is also no small matter - if, for example, a 60-100-kilogram person needs 2-3.5 liters of clean water per day, it roughly covers the needs for 1,000-571 days. On the other hand, if you want the lightest and most maintenance-free solution possible, squeeze bottles or chemical cleaners may be a better option.
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— Show originalFast, light and easy to use. One star off because it practically requires maintenance every year, i.e. new bits inside and does not remove viruses. These are of course features, not bugs and were known before purchase.| Overall rating |
— Show originalIt would be even better if it cleaned viruses. Good, fast and easy to use.| Overall rating |
— Show originalTested at home and was an excellent product.| Overall rating |
— Show originalThe large size was a bit surprising, but otherwise functional| Overall rating |
— Show originalI've played cheap and slow before. I should have invested in something decent right away.| Overall rating |
— Show originalHas been used less, but works as it should when needed| Overall rating |
— Show originalGreat water purifier.| Overall rating |
— Show originalI am happy for this product and the possibilities it offers. It works great. It is also good that spare parts are available.
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