Katadyn Base Camp

Katadyn Base Camp

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users

Description

The Base Camp is a water filter made by Katadyn. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Katadyn Base Camp Water Filter (Spring 2008) The Base Camp Water Filter by KatadynFeatures:Technology: AntiClog Technology: 129 square inches of pleated 0.3 micron glassfiber media. Activated Carbon Core: reduces unpleasant tastes and odors from the water. Output: Up to 0.5 liters per minute Cartridge Capacity: up to 200 gallons, depending on water quality - use of filter protector will extend cartridge life.Weight: 13 oz.Size: 19 x 10 cmIncludes: 2.5 gallon water bag with Hiker PRO cartridge, 3 ft output hose, and on/off switch"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Convenience is everything when family camping at the beach, or rafting for days down the Colorado River. The Katadyn Base Camp Water Filter offers an accessible way to treat large volumes of water. No pumping is required. Just fill the water bag and hang; gravity is your friend. The Base Camp Filter uses the cleanable Hiker PRO cartridge, which contains a pleated glass fiber element that removes bacteria, protozoa and cysts from the drinking water."

From REI:
"For large groups or just lots of water, the Katadyn Base Camp microfilter offers effective gravity-fed water filtration--just fill and hang! Easy-to-use dry bag-style design provides safe, potable water for large groups, base camps and families. Large volume 2.6 gallon water bag with roll-top and side-release buckle closure fills quickly and hangs easily. Low maintenance, pleated glassfiber filter supplies fast water flow; cleanable filter protector extends filter life in challenging conditions. Filter physically removes silts, cysts, protozoa and bacteria down to 0.3 microns in size, including giardia, salmonella, cryptosporidia and others. Activated carbon filter core reduces unpleasant tastes and odors. Delivers approximately 16 oz./minute providing up to 200 gallons output depending on water quality. Long 48-inch output hose with on/off valve controls and directs flow of filtered water where you need it. Also includes cleaning sponge and food-grade silicon lubricant for filter O-ring. Lightweight and portable design travels easily."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Katadyn Base Camp is a simple and easy way for safe potable drinking water - just fill and hang No pumping required - ideal for large volumes of water for groups and families Removes Bacteria, Giardia and Cryptosporidium to EPA standards Uses cleanable Hiker PRO cartridge Specifications: Technology: AntiClog Technology: 129 square inches of pleated 0.3 micron glassfiber media. Activated Carbon Core: reduces unpleasant tastes and odors from the water. Output: Up to 0.5 liters per minute Cartridge Capacity: up to 200 gallons, depending on water quality - use of filter protector will extend cartridge life. Weight: 13 oz. Size: 19 x 10 cm Includes: 2.5 gallon water bag with Hiker PRO cartridge, 3 ft output hose, and on/off switch"

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars Base Camp
Reviewed by Guyz, Sep 24, 2007

"good system. Much easier than pumping. Our Boy Scout troop packed into the Ozarks for 4 days. Fairly clean running water source. We were quickly and well supplied for the entire trip. Filtered approximately 60-70 gals. . . no problems. Great flow."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Base Camp
Reviewed by Darcey Lutz, May 26, 2006

"We used this system on a ten-day, May canoe trip on the Green River in Utah. Eight people relied on the Base Camp, with a small ceramic filter as a back-up. The Green is a very muddy river. We began filtering fairly clear looking spring water, but soon had to filter some settled river water."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Base Camp
Reviewed by Dave Haselbauer, Aug 08, 2005

"Wonderfull water filter. We used the filter on a 6-day 4-person boundary waters canoe trip. The filter gave us plenty of good clean drinking water without the fuss of a pump system. Gravity did the work while we fished. The filter did slow down after about 20 gallons of lake water purification."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Base Camp at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Base Camp Water Filter (Spring 2008)$64.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Base Camp Water Filter$64.95Buy Now

REI
Base Camp Filter$64.95Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
Base Camp$59.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Base Camp Water Filter$64.95Buy Now

Beyond Outside
Base Camp Gravity Filter$55.50Buy Now

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Altrec Outdoors

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Beyond Outside

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