When I purchased this filter (about 6 months ago) I was torn between this item and MSR HyperFlow Microfilter... so I bought this one and my hiking buddy bought the MSR. We took them on two overnights on the AT and then one week long trip camping on a lake in Maine near Mt. Katadyn. They are both great products and each has their own pros and cons.
For the Vario Multi Flow:
Pros:
Fast. Water goes through the pump on both the up and down strokes. Easy to pump, but you can easily over pump it, which is bad because you'll have more pressure than water that is able to pass through the ceramic filter. I've only used this filter in the "longer life" setting, as it's the one that has the water pass through the ceramic filter first.
No field maintenance needed for a week long trip, pumping 5 liters a day in questionable lake water.
Prefilter at collection side of the hose is very effective at keeping garbage out and has a good weight to keep the water flowing in.
Cons:
Big, Bulky (compared to MSR) but not too heavy.
Small leaks around the top sometimes.
MSR Hyperflow:
Pros:
Great size, portability.Easy to keep in side pocket of pack for fill-ups at the stream, I'd be rummaging in my pack for 3 minutes while my buddy was already filling up his canteen.
Decent flow rate.
Comes with it's own canteen top that fits nalgeen and camelback bottles, making fill up to the bottle hassel free. (the Vario connects too, but you need to take the bottle top off first)
Cons:
Filter gets clogged pretty quickly, needs to be "back flushed" to clear it out. During the week long trip it needed to be unclogged several times.
Collection filter is designed to float, and collect water from one side, but it seems to always flip over to the other side while you are pumping, and needs to be constantly reset.
If you are pumping a lot of water (like cooking for 4 people) you need to put your muscles to work.
All in all I am very happy with the Vario and it's perfect for me.
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About Katadyn Products
Katadyn’s unique products provide safety and convenience for many user groups including militaries, health organizations, and outdoor adventurers worldwide. No other water system provides higher quality or longer lasting performance.
Katadyn provides you with a water system for every need – including traveling, camping, backpacking, sailing, paddling, fishing, and biking.
Katadyn Vario Multi Flow Water Microfilter
Dual-piston technology provides maximum output with minimum effort
The Vario Microfilter combines efficiency with the simplest handling. The technology consists of three filter levels: a high-performance glass fiber filter, a ceramic pre-filter that can be adjusted to the cloudiness of the water, and active charcoal for eliminating odors. Cleanable ceramic disc lengthens life of microfilter, 0.2 Micron high surface area pleated glass-fiber microfilter removes waterborne bacteria. Replaceable carbon core reduces chemicals, pesticides and bad taste in water.
- Includes: Prefilter, Deluxe Carry Bag and Cleaning Pad
- Produces up to two quarts per minute in the faster flow mode and one quart per minute in longer life mode
- Weight: 15 oz, Height: 6.5”
- Uses a replaceable Katadyn carbon core and cleanable ceramic disc (included)
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Use this on the trail all the time..It weighs 1 lb . And can filter around 500 gallons depending on your water source. I have had mine since 2013 . I wouldn't trade it for anything. I follow the dry storage operation and change my filters every season . Depend on your hikes you may need to change your filters sooner . This is a great piece to add to your backpack and worth every ounce. This is a great product by Katadyn ... I would say definitely purchase this item. Chris Strain answered on August 10, 2016
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