 - All-around filter for 1 to 4 persons
- Great for long-term camping and treking expeditions
- Made of heavy-duty materials; 20-year warranty
- Cleanable ceramic filter element--also filters very cloudy water
- Measuring gauge supplied--indicates when the filter element should be changed
List Price: $239.95
Lowest Price: $189.00 
Product Description: The Rolls Royce filter for professional use - 20 year warranty. Constructed of extremely strong and durable materials. The Pocket is after 50 years still the filter of choice when it comes to tough jobs and when the right equipment can safe lives for world travel, expeditions, mountain tours and disaster relief assistance worldwide. It is the only personal water filter on the market backed up with a 20 years/(USA: lifetime) warranty. It is also used by famous US Navy Seals. To make the Pocket fit for an other century the most frequent customer requests were incorporated in the new design which is available as of January 2000. Now the Pocket has a round pump handle grip with a shock absorber making pumping painless and comfortable. The outlet hose which can be attached with a small screw on adapter makes filling bottles now a lot easier. The heart of the pocket is the Katadyn ceramic with a pore size of 0.0002 mm (0.2 micron). It reliably holds back all pathogenic bacteria and protozoa such as: giardia, cryptosporidium, salmonella, amoebas, e-coli etc. With an easy single pumping mechanism water is turned immediately into safe drinking water, retaining its natural mineral content, without the need for boiling. The used ceramic element can easily be cleaned by brushing the surface with an abrasive pad. A measuring gauge is provided to check the minimum diameter of the ceramic element. On the market since 1950. Amazon.com Product Description: The robust 8013618 Pocket Microfilter is made of heavy duty materials, and is ideal for long-lasting continuous use--even under extreme circumstances. The silver impregnated ceramic element is effective against bacteria and protozoa, and will be able to produce up to 100 times more water than standard water filters. The Katadyn Pocket is the only water filter with a 20-year warranty. Key Features: - Top-quality, durable materials offers unparalleled quality with a 20-year guarantee
- Cleanable ceramic filter element provides not only for clear but also for very cloudy water
- Can be used hundreds of times (not a disposable filter)
- Long lasting and few movable parts--requires minimal maintenance
- Improved hand ergonomics--even easier to pump
- Measuring gauge supplied--indicates when the filter element should be changed
Ceramic filters have a micro porous structure with impregnated silver which delays the growth of bacteria. The pore-size of Katadyn ceramic filters is 0.2 micron (0.0002 mm). Bacteria range in size from 0.2 to 5 micron and, like protozoa (1 to 15 micron), are efficiently filtered out. Ceramic filters can be mechanically regenerated and the filter capacity is measurable. Specifications: - Technology: 0.2 micron ceramic depth filter
- Output: ca. 1 liters/minute
- Cartridge Capacity: up to 50,000 liters (depending on water quality)
- Weight: ca. 550 g
- Size: 24 x 6 cm (9.8 x 2.4 inches)
- Includes: Prefilter, bottle clip and carry bag
Why Treat Water?
A crystal-clear stream or lake usually contains microorganisms that can make you sick. Water contaminants like protozoa, bacteria and viruses, can cause serious illness. Optimize your travel preparation and use a portable drinking water system from Katadyn. About Katadyn
Katadyn of Switzerland has been producing high quality portable water systems since 1928. Their history has been one of innovation and durability. Katadyn products are used by militaries, health organizations and outdoor adventurers world-wide. No other water system provides higher quality or longer lasting performance. Katadyn is the global leader in portable water treatment. With subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, France, and Singapore; Katadyn develops, produces and distributes high quality products which are used whenever safe drinking water isn't available--for travel, camping and humanitarian operations.
Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-01
The Classic, Reliable Water Filter You Can Trust To Drink From
The Katadyn pocket has a well-deserved reputation for reliability and durability. It is one of the pricier filters but is also rated to pump much more water than its competitors. The Katadyn pocket isn't light (20 oz), but the better competitor pumps are also about 16 oz., so this isn't too much heavier. Some of the others pump a little faster, but they are usually 0.3 micron filters, whereas this is a better 0.2 micron filter. The Katydin pocket is also the only pump with a lifetime warranty (excluding wear of the ceramic filter). If you search the web, you'll find a lot of reports of the $75 pumps eventually breaking, so if you have to replace them (or their short-lived filters), you've already spent what it takes to buy this. This thing is pretty damn tough, and the only way to break it would be to take it apart and drop the inner ceramic filter.
I've found it easy to use, though you need to hold it upright to keep water flowing. During trips through the Sierra Nevada, Utah and Wyoming this filter has never disappointed. Tips to extend the lifetime of these/reduce the need to clean:
1) Use running water from streams/rivers whenever possible
2) Position the floater so that water intake comes from the top of the stream and not the bottom (where a lot of sediment stirs about)
3) Rubber band a coffee filter around the prefilter to keep large particles out.
4) After pumping, unscrew the filter and drain the excess water. The filter is silver-impregnated though, to prevent microbial growth.
If you want to keep your packing weight down, carry your water in collapsible water bladders instead of thick plastic bottles. You can buy a cheap adapter so that water is pumped from the filter right into the water bladder. If you search around the web you can find the Katydin Pocket for around 180 or less. I tend to pack light and have lots of fancy lightweight gear, but I am serious about my water sources and don't plan to compromise on this beauty.
Rating:
Date: 2008-04-13
TOUGH & DURABLE & EFFECTIVE
This is an awesomely manufactured tool for outdoors or survival or self-reliance. We own and use in raw mountain streams in the Rocky Mountains....WORKS GREAT!! Katadyn claims the original ceramic filter is good for 13,000 gallons...and I believe it. This is outdoor, emergency prep, disaster survival and/or self-reliance gear you'll use for decades, and then pass down to your kids. Recommend unconditionally!
Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter
Rating:
Date: 2007-11-03
Excellent product
I have one of the originals from the early 80's that has seen many parts of the world and has always worked for me.
Used extensively I have replaced the element several times.
Cost means nothing compared to having the runs or worse.
Rating:
Date: 2007-07-06
Katadyn Pocket Water Filter - A++
I have to admit I haven't even used this water filter. My wife and I bought it in case of an emergency. I did an extensive amount of research and settled on this filter, as it seemed to be the most reliable and capable of filtering the most water, hands down. When we received the filter, we were both amazed at the quality. This is no Chinese product. It's extremely solid and feels like it will last for years to come. I was very pleased with my purchase. Rating: 
Date: 2007-05-25
Pricey but good
I've used a number of different filters now. It's really a matter of what you want to spend your money on. This one is spendy but the quality is great and it's size can't be beat if you're constrained. I'd give it 5 stars if it was just a little cheaper. | 
