Katadyn BeFree Replacement Cartridge
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About Katadyn BeFree Replacement Cartridge
Overall Feedback:
85% positive
85% praised for its long-lasting durability, while 15% experienced a shorter lifespan
I have been using this filter for over a year and except for the cheap and terrible cap, the system is great.
This product is great for ultralight backpackers and more than adequate for groups.
I have been using the filter for over a year now and it is great except for the cheap and terrible cap.
I need to rinse the filter frequently and replace it monthly, based on sources and two people using it.
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83% appreciated its easy cleaning, while 17% found it high maintenance
After a few uses, I can easily wash off the silt by swirling/shaking the filter end in the water.
I found it easy to fill the bottle from the sink and have fresh water. The water tasted crisp and clean.
This filter is a game changer. It eliminates the need for complicated backwashing procedures and is easy to use. Just put the suspect water in the bottle and screw on the filter and go.
When filling the water bag, I remove the filter to avoid cross-contamination.
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87% found it easy to using, while 13% had difficulties
This filter is easier to use than gravity systems and tastes better than tablets.
I found the Katadyn befree filter easy to use. Just put the suspect water in your bottle, screw on the filter and go!
I advise unscrewing the filter gently when refilling the bottle from the stream to avoid destruction.
The flow rate is fast enough to drink at will after filling, so there is no wait time.
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85% appreciated its effectiveness, but 15% questioned its effectiveness
Over time, the flow rate will decrease with all water filters of this type.
I found that the Befree filter easily filtered murky pond water like a clear stream, resulting in clean-tasting water.
Over time, the flow rate will decrease.
By the end of the trip, the filter became totally useless as it became slower day by day.
84% liked its lightweight and compact design, but 16% found it bulky
The filter is three times faster than the Sawyer Squeeze because of its large surface area and lack of a backwash syringe.
I have used the BeFree filter for 45-50 days while hiking most of the Maine AT and canoed the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
The filter screws right onto the 750 mL hydrapak, making it a portable and compact system.
During our five day trip to the BWCAW, the filter became slower each day and ended up being completely useless.
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88% praised for its fast water flow rate, while 12% found it slow
When I bought it, the filter's flow rate was best in class and it was impressive.
The flow rate is fast enough to drink at will after filling, so there is no wait time.
After 45-50 days of hiking and canoeing, the filter still flows great.
On multi-day trips, I can use the flow rate to fill larger water systems. However, it will diminish over time, which is expected for all water filters of this type.
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89% liked its ability to filter large quantities of water
I used the system with a 2L hydrapack and found it to have a good weight capacity for camping, hiking and water filtering purposes.
