Excellent review of an excellent product! I own 2 of these filters for backpacking and both have worked flawlessly from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to Isle Royale National Park to, most recently, the Manistee River Trail Loop. Lightweight and high volume! Ben, I too have gone to just using a cheap water bottle for backpacking. Very lightweight and easy to store. I take a Platypus collapsible liter bottle as a back up on the trail and a 2 liter bladder for in camp. Awesome review!

That is exactly the way to pump it. Many ppl complain that the pump is easy to break but if you hold it they way you are doing it , it will last forever. Thx for the review.

excellent review I live in the uk and have been thinking of buying this filter for some time you just made my mind up and will buy one tomorrow.

I have a PUR hike.r it still works great after 30 years. Kataydyn makes filters for it today!

Great overview thanks for sharing we have one of these we’re using and although I figured it out without reading any instructions your video shows some key points that were educational. Thank you for sharing

I think that is something I will be getting for me prior to do any hiking this summer...thanks

Ben, Nice video. I own their pocket filters, while I have yet to use it. From video reviews on it, they suggest you rest the bottom of the filter on the ground or a rock, which makes it easier to pump, and that you make sure you don't touch the clean water hose to the dirty water hose. So placing the clean water hose back in the clean zip bag before handling dirty hose. Keep up the great video reviews...Abe Azar

I went to the Hiker Pro from an MSR MiniWorks. It was a HUGE upgrade, in terms of speed and ease of use. Hiker Pro is an killer filter. But I've since gone to the BeFree and like that even better. Flow rate is a little better and easier to clean filter, and a simpler design. I also love that I can fill up a packable seeker bladder and filter while sitting at camp. But you definitely won't go wrong with the Hiker Pro for sure. Great review!

Awesome little filter!! Thanks for the review

I carry the katadyn pocket filter. Yes, it’s “heavy” at 1.5 pounds, but almost all my other gear is super light so it is a non issue. The pocket is hands down the best filter money can buy.

Worth it, need water in 3 days. Yea, couldn't resist, I don't like a short hose either. lol. Thanks. Tony

Looks like a great filter. Definitely one of the best out there. Worth the money. Great video and review. Thanks

I just bought this today with my $50 scheels rewards card to reduce my cost. Love it for my family of 5 for camping and our bug out truck.

I really like my Katadyn Pro. I use it a lot. For questionable water you can add an Aquamira tablet to the bottle. That being said, where I hike and explore I could likely drink straight from the rivers and creeks without any problems. That being said, I still use the Katadyn Hiker Pro to filter all my water. Nobody wants Giardia when exploring the outdoors on this beautiful planet.

Just got one 😀 Thanks for the great review 😁

Great video as I had no idea what all the extra thingys were in the bag!

great system Ben i think i might have to upgrade from my sawyer in the spring ! thanks for the review ! atb john

Cool! The hiker is one of their best selling products! Good to have!

I like the smiley face in the water. I had a similar filter and I just never liked the clumsiness of it compared to my sawyer squeeze. Plus its HEAVY and I really don't need a filter when car camping.

I love the Katadyn Hiker when hiking with a group. When solo, it's kind of a chore to both pump and keep the output hose steady.

The initial high price is okay for the Hiker's Katadyn Pro Filter I don't mind paying that price, BUT the Katadyn Hiker Pro Replacement Cartridge is way too expensive. It's about the price of what I originally paid for the whole Katadyn Unit. What the heck is that all about? I think the replacement filter cost is what SUCKS!

Great video! Thanks for posting

Great clip mate. Thanks.

Great video. Seems like a great product but some of the reviews on Amazon point out a design flaw that buyers may want to be aware of.

...For the field, Thanks Brother

Thanks for the review. Ben, do you have any concern about the only 0.2 micron filter spec?

In my mind, this should have been a comparison between the Hiker Pro & MSR Miniworks instead of the Guardian. I like that the HikerPro is 5 oz lighter than the MSR Miniworks & $20.00 less in price. They are both excellent products; it almost comes down to personal preference. Customer Service & parts replacements are superb with both MSR & Katadyn.

I had this pump in the late ‘90’s when it was the Pur Hiker...before Katadyn bought The Pur company. The katadyn branded filter is identical. I guess if it ain’t broke...

Great product and review! Nice for the base camp or for the boat. Fill them 5 gallon buckets up

Hi I have watched some of your videos, just curious, What state are you in?

Great review, thanks

Hello Ben... how are you my dear friend? I own the Hiker version. what's the difference if any vs the Hiker Pro?.gracias

Thanks Ben.

I have two of these, I have always found that the pump style filters need 3 hands or more to use, I also use a sayer mini in a in line gravity system, and the be free for a pocket filter/ in the boat filter.

Great video. Almost bought that one but went with the vario instead

Please review the pocket one to I'm trying to figure out differences and see hands on b4 I purchase things for Christmas !!!

I recently got the Katadyn Vario. Whats your opinion on that model?

I appreciate the video and info I have watched several of your videos. I sort of wanted you to become a zombie after drinking the algae bloom water but then realized zombies don’t make videos... 😂😂 seriously great job. Much appreciated.

Looks like a awesome product! I thought about the life straw but you would have to pay on the ground to drink. Not cool

Check out the smiley face at 6:19!

Very nice thank you for the video

Do you still recommend this filter today? Thank you

Just wondering... Its not going to help on the weight but has anyone tried putting a sawyer mini in between the outlet hose and the pump? Maybe it would prolong the filter on the hiker pro.

Thanks for demo and instruction! I just purchased a (never used) Pur (brand) Hiker Miscrofilter which appears to be identical to your Katadyn. Anybody know about this.

Ben I'm not sure if it still is this way but you use to be able to use the Hiker Pro replacement filter in the Hiker. Back when the price difference was $20-30 you it was economical to use the stock Hiker filter until it was time to replace the cartridge and pop the Pro filter in the standard mode for an instant upgrade. Of course this was also when Pur owned this product line. I'm not sure how much Katadyn has changed the design since then.

You never mentioned how many gallons it'll filter??

MSR says that the Guardian does remove chemicals or heavy metals.

Just picked one of these up with a spare filter for my SHTF kit, VERY nice unit! Any idea how much volume you can put through the filter before it needs changing?

Hi please can you tell if it's safe to use the katadyn hiker pro water filter to filter water that as green algae in it. thank you

What Water filter do you recommend today?

Nice video very good review good info

I bought the Grayl water filter on your recommendation. I could not be more impressed. I've owned the Katadyn, but the Grayl is my new favorite.

Very nice

Would anybody compare this to the MSR Guardian? Is this better? I'm battling to decide between these 2 and so far people and reviews prefer the Katadyn over the Guardian. If anybody could help me make an informed decision or has any experience using both of them, i would really appreciate your feedback! thanks in advance!

Harmful algae likely means beneficial bacteria

Can I clean the filter system with the water that I used

Salt though. I wonder if this system provides any kind of salt through the process somehow. Or you can always just have salt tabs any time you go hiking or camping as a just in case.

anyone know the diameter of the hose so i can replace it?

I've got a Katadyn but not sure which one. It's like the Hiker Pro

There’s a smiley face in the water

I Never said it did .! 🙂 jk Good review I have not picked one YET. But your vids help.✔️

If you put it away wet is that ok?!

Where is the charcoal filter?

MSR Guardian does not filter chemicals or toxins, but otherwise its best in class.

Katadyn bought out PUR and uses their same models.

4:53 You do not connect the float to the outlet hose!! That's why it's in a separate plastic bag because you do not want to contaminate the outlet hose with the water body or inlet hose. Crikey!!!!

Your gonna have a group of people, not just one without water, if you treat your pump like that.

Ben if you pair that with say a sawyer filter you could have some very darn clean water. My opinion, but would be neat to see you toss a video doing that, if at all possible find the nastiest dirtyest mucky water source you can to test a combination of Sawyer Mini with the Katadyn Hiker pro.

$70!? my hiker pro was near $200 lol

The Hiker is lighter, and cheaper than the Pro, the only difference is it comes with a quick connect. Can anyone confirm this?

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Фильтр наверное не плох, но механика тут лишняя. Сейчас столько бутылок со стандартной резьбой,что наверное было бы лучше если взять какой-нибудь накручивающийся на эту саму бутылку.имхо

Love you by the way Ben

I prefer a gravity. Much less effort

I Literally just bought this about 25 min ago and said go home and google Living Survival

So how bad was the diarrhea?

I bought one, mine leaks at the top on the pump and the filter part... is this normal? I guess not

The befre does not filter chemicals or metals.

The only difference between the hiker and the hike pro is the filters . You can put the pro filters in the hiker non pro and turns it into a pro .

Less is Muir.

You got very lucky my friend. I appreciate your videos (I bought a Paria tarp at your suggestion), but this video is misleading to viewers. Most people without an Env. Science background don't know the difference between algae and 'blue-green' algae, AKA cyanobacteria, which only appears in extremely brackish, oxygen depleted water. The anatoxins produced by cyanobacteria are not filtered out by the Hiker Pro, or any other hiker filter -- not even the MSR Guardian; activated charcoal will only remove anatoxin to a very small degree. Generally the Health Department will put up signs as a result of water quality testing, before any visible algal blooms take hold and before anatoxin levels are sufficient to cause significant human health problems. With a sufficient amount of ingested anatoxin your water will still come out clean and clear tasting great... but hours later you will require hospitalization or you'll die. So honestly I think this video is problematic.

8:50 EDIT AND ANOTHER BOTTLE.

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Stop showing the bags! Show the filter itself! 4 minutes watching the black bag.. Are you joking?

this filter doesn't do viruses

A little aggressive with that title.

I share this with no malice but with appreciation for your videos. That white text is barely legible to me and hard to read. I liked the thumbnails better when it was just the product. Not saying to go back to that but just offering a contrast. Maybe use a black border but I know not every designer offers a shadow or border option.

Katadyn Hiker Pro does not filter bacteria

I'll pass.

I was planning to get the Guardian water filter but after watching this video you've "sold me" on the Katadyn. Not only is it a lot cheaper but it also seems to be better made....I've seen quite a few reviews of the Guardian which say that the piston breaks very easily so I'm going to order the "Kat" instead. Many thanks for a great demo :-)