Katadyn Guide

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The Guide is a water filter made by Katadyn. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Katadyn Guide Replacement CartridgeThe Katadyn Guide Replacement Cartridge is the replacement element for the Katadyn Guide Water Filter. It's always a good idea to pack a second element when you head to the backcountry. Features:Filter Construction: Glass fiber media Field Maintainable: No Flow Rate: 1L/min Weight: 2oz"

From RockCreek:
"The Katadyn Guide is the most efficient microfilter, providing more water for less effort. The Guide's high output, 1 liter in 36 strokes, makes it perfect for groups. Its low maintenance design that does not require cleaning is a huge plus as well.Replacement cartridge available."

From Massey's:
"High water output - perfect for groups Pumps one liter of water in 36 easy strokes Removable filter protector extends cartridge life in challenging conditions Free bottle adaptor for direct connection to Nalgene bottlesSpecs: Microfiltration Method: AntiClog technology: 143 square inches of pleated 0.3 micron glassfiber media Output: Up to 1 quart (1 liter) per minute or 36 strokes per quart Cartridge Capacity: Depends on water quality Weight: 14 oz. Height: 9.5" Hose Length: 36" Includes: Prefilter, Filter Protector, Bottle Adaptor, cleaning sponge, and carry bag"

From Backcountry Outlet:
"The Katadyn Guide Water Filter meets industry standards for the reduction of bacteria and Giardia from wilderness or Third World water sources leaving behind pure, great tasting water. Its high-efficiency design means more water with less effort. An ideal base camp microfilter, the smooth action pump makes it easy to fill even large water containers, especially with the included hydration pack adaptor. 36-inch long hoses make it easy to reach your container and the water source. The AnitClog Pleated Cartridge has over 140 square inches of filter surface area and is guaranteed not to clog for one year. The carbon filter-core reduces unpleasant taste and odors from your treated water."

User Reviews

Guide
Reviewed by Dusty Boots, Oct 30, 2007

"Although a little heavier than other filtering units, this is the best one I've come across, that also has a reasonable price tag! When I bought this unit in 2004, this was the fastest and required the least effort to produce a litre of water.

I had a chance to directly compare 12 filters and this one came out at the head of the pack."

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Guide
Reviewed by sureshock, Apr 20, 2007

"High water output and easy to pump but I think this is designed to filter melted snows and glaciers where water is clear. Excellent when used in clear waters, but when in tropical setting where water is settled with algae and sediments the element filter will be good only for single use."

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Guide
Reviewed by badgerscout, Aug 15, 2006

"Used this filter to primarily filter very clear Lake Superior water for a week. Blows away all other filters for speed. Ergonomic with the center pumping handle location. I mated with a wide mouth Nalgene bottle (adapter came with filter). Liter-per-minute seemed underrated - more like a liter and a half."

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Guide
Reviewed by Aviprk, Aug 07, 2005

"This is an excellent filter. Though notably heavier than the Katadyn Hiker, it features an easier-on-the-hands pump and filters the water much faster. In fact this is the fastest water filter on the market! No MSR, Sweetwater, or Katadyn filters any faster. If weight can be overlooked definitely get it."

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