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Katadyn Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter | 
| Brand: Katadyn
List Price: $89.95
Buy New: $75.60
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 2083
Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: 8014931
Model: 8014931
UPC: 604375149311
EAN: 0400101242246
ASIN: B000KUVVY4
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| Features:
| • | A simple turn engages a ceramic pre-filter for long life in dirty water or a pleated glass fiber filter in normal conditions | | • | Produces up to two quarts per minute in the faster flow mode and one quart per minute in longer life mode | | • | Replaceable carbon core keeps water tasting fresh; reduces chemicals, odors, and toxins throughout the life of the cartridge | | • | Dual piston technology provides maximum output with minimum effort | | • | Adapter base attaches directly to water bottles or an output hose can be used to fill hydration systems or larger containers |
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Product Description
112694 Features: Multi-stage filtration system can be engaged for a longer life Dual-mode option- Fast flow or Longer Life Replaceable carbon core reduces toxins and chemicals to keep water tasting fresh Adapter base can be attached directly to water bottles or an output hose for hydration systems Dual-piston pump for maximum output High surface area glassfiber microfilter removes bacteria and cysts Specifications: Weight: 15 ounces Height: 65 inches Filter element: Ceramic- Carbon Output rate: 2 qt-min Cartridge capacity: 500 gallons
Amazon.com Product Description
A member of Katadyn's Backcountry Series of water filters, the Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter is the first water filter that is adjustable for different conditions. It combines two leading technologies into one high-performance pump: ceramic for a longer life and pleated glass fiber for easy operation. The Vario offers a high output and also contains a replaceable carbon core to keep the water tasting fresh. Key Details: - Output: Up to 2 quarts (2 liters) per minute
- Cartridge Capacity: Up to 500 gallons (1875 liters)
- Weight: 15 ounces
- Height: 6.5 inches
- Hose Length: 36 inches
- Includes prefilter, cleaning pad, and deluxe carry bag
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. From Backpackgeartest.org
The Katadyn Vario Microfilter is part of the backcountry series filter line. The manufacturer indicates this filter line is good for all round use. The manufacturer claims that this filter meets the industry standards for reduction of bacteria (99.9999% Klebsiella terrigena) and protozoan cysts (99.9 % Giardia and Cryptosporidium)...read the entire review
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Poor durability August 21, 2007
B. Hoppe (Minnesota)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
The inlet connector broke after the first day of our 7 day canoe trip. We are not rough with our filters as we have had our other filter for several years with no issues like this. We just wanted something that wouldn't clog so quickly.
We spent the rest of the trip either floating in the water next to or leaning over the side of the canoe with the filter submerged to enable us to pump clean water. Also, there is a little plug under the ceramic filter that will stop all water flow if it gets pushed in. This seemed to happen if the pressure in the filter built up by pumping too quickly. We had to disassemble and reassemble the filter several times to correct this issue.
When the filter was working, it was fast and filtered very well. The ceramic pre-filter was great. The water was clean, clear and tasted great. If this filter was more durable I would give it 4 or 5 stars.
Hope this helps anyone in the market for a water filter.
 Clean Water in the Amazon December 18, 2007
ajulz (Beijing, China)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I recently went to the Ecuadorian Amazon and spent a week living in the rain forest with indigenous people. I went on long treks and relied on the Vario to deliver drinking water from streams I passed on the way. The fact that I never got sick is a testament to the effectiveness of the Vario.
It was easy to hook up directly to my CamelBak, so there was no chance of contamination. Whenever I used it, I had it in the "longer life" setting where you pump a little less water per minute, but it passes through both filters inside. I've used several other filters and the speed and ease which I was able to fill up my 100oz Camelbak is far superior to any of them. The pumping motion is easy to use and it pumps a lot more water even on the "Longer life" (slow) setting than other filters.
Overall I think it is a fantastic product that I would recommend to anyone traveling to locations where you don't know if you can trust the water.
great filter, pretty fast, good tasting water June 22, 2007
Sean Bova (Schenectady, NY USA)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
as the title says, this is a great filter. One of the faster ones I've used in a long time, though there MAY be faster ones out there, I'd be aftaid to see what they cost.
water pumped through tastes just like it came out of my Brita pitcher at home, though I'd never trust the Brita pitcher to remove the nasties that this filter does (namely crypto and giardia)
I like that I can screw my nalgene (wide mouth only I believe) directly to the bottom rather than mussing with an extra hose... though you DO have that option if you are using a bladder system.
 Where'd the other reviews go?? July 18, 2008
MC01
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This item apparently fell off Amazon's listings, taking previous reviews with it. I may have bought the last one, but I'm not sure I'll keep it...
Consensus of prior reviews was that it's good all around, faster than other models, but had some issues w/back pressure & leaking if you pump too fast or while using the "faster flow" setting instead of "longer life". The faster setting bypasses the ceramic filter (your biological nasty filter) and uses only the charcoal (some bio, chemicals & taste, like your average Brita filter).
I bought this instead of Katadyn's Pocket Microfilter (found for $179 on some sites) for 4 main reasons:
1) ability to attach directly to Nalgene bottle. I'll be using this primarily while living overseas in areas w/questionable tap water, so this is a nice convenience. Don't think the Pocket filter allows this.
2)2-stage filter w/activated charcoal to remove chemicals, pesticides & bad taste. This option isn't available w/the ceramic-only Pocket Microfilter, and again was something I want specifically due to where I'm going. If chemicals aren't an issue where you'll be, this aspect might not matter to you.
3) Double-piston design for faster output & ease of use compared to the Pocket Microfilter. Pumping action was simple & ergonomic.
4) Cost. $80 is great compared to $180+. I may regret that mentality if/when this breaks, but for now it's a good deal.
Three things so far that I'm not excited about:
1) Although they state that the paper carbon "cartridge" is good for 500 gallons, the instructions say that the activated charcoal INSIDE the cartridge should be replaced about every 50 gallons or every 6 months, depending on chemical content/taste of the water. I felt deceived after discovering this omission from the reviews I read. Not printed anywhere in their online documentation, but REI does mention it. Without the charcoal, I might as well have purchased the more expensive Pocket filter w/lifetime warranty & just use a separate PUR/Brita pitcher for taste & chemicals (which I'll probably do anyway)... (The pocket filter's ceramic filter has a life of 13,000 gallons, compared to the 1000 gallons of the Vario's ceramic pre-filter).
2) The back-pressure & leaking issues mentioned by people in the now-deleted other reviews seem to be true. After flushing the system & then filling my 1L Nalgene, I removed the hose from the water source (sink) & attempted to pump the rest of the water through the system.
After a few pumps, handle resistance increased & it wouldn't lower fully. I had to unscrew the pump head to release the pressure, which of course splattered water everywhere. If I hadn't been pumping from my sink, but had instead been camping w/a questionable source water, I could have potentially contaminated my clean water.
The instructions recommend adding more lubricant to the pistons in case of difficult pumping, but this seems to be a very common complaint & caused several people to give 1-star ratings on various sites (see REI for one).
3) This doesn't seem like the simplest system to use, clean & maintain. Several O-rings & moving parts to deal with. Also, the plastic housing may or may not hold up over time. We'll see.
Since I need a filter for travel/living overseas where the water is allegedly contaminated both w/chemicals and biological stuff, I'll keep this around & replace the charcoal until it breaks. After I get back, I'll probably get the more expensive filter for camping/backpacking use. This one is a bit large too, but hopefully will be ok.
small..light..fast flow....AMAZING! February 26, 2008
Christopher K. Bangs
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought the katadyn vario about 7 months ago for my first water filter, and since then its done nothing short of amazing me!! I do alot of spelunking, and regularly spend a week or more on location. Now I can't begin to describe what lives in cave water, but this filter takes care of it all!! It's easy to use, clean, it's light, and the water is clear..pure..and great tasting. But most of all i rely on this filter with my life. Now the real test comes when i walk the cdt this year.
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