Katadyn BeFree Water Filter: Can it Handle 5 Years of Frequent Use?

After five years of rugged use, can the Katadyn BeFree still keep your water safe and your adventures going strong? Let’s find out!

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As an avid adventurer, I understand the importance of having access to clean, potable water when exploring the great outdoors. The Katadyn BeFree Water Filter has gained significant popularity for its innovative design and impressive filtration capabilities. It even won an award from Outdoor Magazine. But can it truly stand the test of time, enduring frequent use over the course of five years? Let's find out! We'll talk about what contaminants the filter can remove and which it can't. You'll find out the size options, how to use and clean it, and how to take care of it after each trip. I will give you a list of pros and cons so you can decide if this filter is for you.

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0:00 Intro
1:06 General specs and info
1:27 Filter specs and limits
2:19 Size options
2:53 It just fits - How to transport and store it
3:40 How to use it
4:40 For your safety
5:23 How to clean it
6:06 What to do at home
7:08 Pros & Cons
8:08 Outro and tips for the next video to watch

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[Drew-luvn]

Great video and super informative! Thank you

I found that after three months of daily use, average four litres per day, the Katadyn slowed down to a suffering point. Vinegar treatment didn't really help. I think much depends on what kind of water one is filtering. Currently I use Grayl for the security but I'm eyeing Hydrapak's own version for the convenience and for comparison. Tip: If you pre-wet the filter it works better. Thank you for the video.

[KKS]

I'd love to see the full version. thank you for the link :)

[lisasdayoff]

You are not supposed to run tap water through that. 😢