Katadyn Mini

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The Mini is a water filter made by Katadyn. It has an average rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"Super lightweight and compact! Disinfects drinking water with the proven, environmentally friendly, chemical free, Katadyn ceramic filter. The 0.2 micron pore size safely removes dangerous bacteria and parasites including carriers of such illnesses as giardiasis, cholera, typhoid, salmonella and traveller's diarrhea. Ceramic element can be cleaned about 100 times yielding a total output of up to 2000 gallons. 30 in. suction hose, technical manual, cleaning brush and measuring gauge are all contained within the body of the filter. Excellent for backpacking, camping or travel."

From Backcountry.com:
"Ultralight aficionados: You've found your water filter. The Katadyn Mini Ceramic Microfilter is the lightest, most compact filter on the market at 8 oz. and 7" tall. This slick little filter fits in a coat pocket or lumbar pack, and is awesome for travel, day hiking, and ultralight excursions. Its 0.2 micron ceramic depth filter is field-cleanable and will pump out a whopping 2,000 gallons of water before it needs to be replaced. The Mini Ceramic Microfilter comes with these extra goodies: a prefilter, bottle clip, carry bag, measuring gauge for the filter element, and cleaning pad."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Katadyn Mini water filter has a small size that allows it to fit into a coat pocket or waist pack. Ideal for travel and day hiking Exclusive silver impregnated ceramic element lasts up to 2000 gallonsSpecifications: Microfitration Method: Field-cleanable 0.2 micron ceramic depth filter Output: 0.5 quarts (0.5 l)/ minute Cartridge Capacity: Up to 2000 gallons Weight: 8 oz. Height: 7" Includes: Prefilter, Bottle Clip, Carry Bag, Measuring Gauge and Cleaning Pad"

From CampSaver.com:
"The Katadyn Mini is the lightest and most compact filter on the market.Its small size fits in a coat pocket or waist pack and is ideal for travel, business trips and day hiking.Exclusive silver impregnated ceramic filter removes bacteria and protozoa.T"

User Reviews

Mini
Reviewed by Dusty Boots, Jan 31, 2008

"Pass on this one! Slow, extremely high pumping effort and clogs easily. Water that does come dribbling out, after all that effort and time does taste good though. Pass on this one, even though the lack of bulk and weight seems tempting! I paid $165 for this in 1994."

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Mini
Reviewed by Dustin, Aug 26, 2006

"Very light/compact and easy to carry. Pumping is VERY tiresome due to poor ergonomics. Plastic bottom lid eventually broke on mine. Nothing a piece of duct tape didn't fix, but annoying nonetheless. The easiest way to use this filter is to fill a pan/bottle out of the stream and pump out of that."

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