Great Filter---a Little Heavy.

This filter is built to last. That's why I spent more to buy it. The sturdy build is a great feature and really, one of the only drawbacks--it's a little heavy. I feel like Katadyn would benefit from a video of how to use and care for the filter. They could even put a QR code on the side for first-time users. I found a good fan-made video that taught me a lot. I found that the pump was easiest to use in the sitting position. Lots of elbow grease needed, but very effective. I see this filter lasting for years to come and I can't wait! NOTE- On day two, after taking it apart, it stopped pumping. I took it apart a few times and put it back together, but I was worried I had a lemon. After 3 or 4 times doing that, it started pumping again. Almost certainly user error--- just a heads up.

Works perfectly, although a bit heavy for backpacking, the extra weight doesn’t bother me too much, for how well it works.

Easy to use, taken it backpacking in the alps. Filled many 1L bottles with it.

Works Great

Used this for a week in the rockies. No problems or concerns. Couldn't ask for a better filter.

Very Nice Kit

extremely high quality and heavy duty. functions very nicely. nice flow rate. comes with a travel pouch, some in/out hoses, a sinker/sediment filter for the in hose, a filter-life gauge, and a scrub pad to clean the filter. the main assembly is a very premium device. very happy with my purchase. will be used as an emergency filter and a long term backpacking/survival filter. hoping for a long life for this device!