Explorer Filter

$269.95

Two-stage hand-pump water filtration for clean, great-tasting drinking water on remote trails and in backcountry camps.

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The Katadyn Explorer Filter is built for dependable filtration wherever you set up—remote trails, long days, and backcountry basecamps. Its two-stage system pairs ceramic microfiltration with activated carbon, improving taste and reducing odors while keeping output consistent across varied water sources.

In the field, it’s a straightforward, rugged hand pump with a steel pump piston built for frequent use. When you’re done for the outing, the ceramic and virus filters can be stored dry between trips to help preserve performance over time—so it stays ready without added maintenance.

Filter Type

  • Hand-pump microfilter

Filtration Stages

  • Ceramic microfiltration and activated carbon

What It Helps With

  • Muddy water
  • Clear water
  • Reduces bad taste and odors
  • Effective against chemicals
  • Effective against microorganisms, bacteria, protozoa, and cysts
  • Effective against sediments and microplastics
  • Effective against bad taste

Flow Rate & Output

  • Output (L/min): 1

Filter Materials

  • Activated carbon and ceramic

Capacity

  • Ceramic Filter: Up to 20'000 liters depending on water quality
  • Activated Carbon: Up to 500 liters depending on water quality

Cleaning & Storage

  • Field cleanable: yes
  • Ceramic cartridge can be cleaned and stored dry between outings to help preserve performance
  • Ceramic and virus filters can be stored dry—no risk of mold, no maintenance required

Build & Durability

  • Rugged design with a steel pump piston stands up to harsh environments and frequent use

Use & Group Size

  • Group size: 2-5
  • Usage: often

Dimensions & Weight

  • Length (mm): 89
  • Width (mm): 66
  • Height (mm): 213
  • Weight (g): 480

Modular & Swiss Made

  • Customize your filter to your environment: use ceramic only for moderate conditions, or upgrade to the Pro version for virus protection
  • Swiss Made Quality with in-house production and strict quality control

Article No.

  • 8021290
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Explorer Filter

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