User Review: Katadyn Hiker

Katadyn Hiker
Above: The current Hiker, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $60

My Hiker is the original Pur model from a few years ago, before the name changed. I'm still on the original filter cartridge and it's never let me down, though it hasn't seen very heavy use, and all of my water sources have been quite clean.

I'm not crazy about the push-pull pumping lever (I think a lever-type handle would be more comfortable), and I ditched the big plastic Nalgene cap to save weight and bulk. My only other nitpick is that it won't filter viruses, but overall it's a solid, reliable piece of equipment which has been around a long time for a very good reason.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Hiker at 9 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Hiker Water Filter (Spring 2008)$59.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Hiker Water Microfilter$59.90Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Katadyn Hiker Microfilter$59.95Buy Now

REI
Hiker Filter$39.99Buy Now

RockCreek
Hiker Microfilter$59.95Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
The Katadyn Hiker Microfilter$59.95Buy Now

Massey's
Hiker Microfilter$59.45Buy Now

Gear for Adventure
Hiker Microfilter Water Filter$49.95Buy Now

Beyond Outside
Hiker Microfilter$55.50Buy Now

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