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

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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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5:23 How to clean it
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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.

[@adventuresandreams]

Thank you for watching my video and for your story. A friend of mine also didn't have much luck with the filter, and she replaced it every three months or so. I'm not sure why mine seems to be fine, still. My water source has always been quite good, and I clean it out often by shaking the water in the flask.

[@Drew-lu4vn]

Great video and super informative! Thank you

[@adventuresandreams]

I’m glad it helped you. Thanks for watching :)

[@brooklynforever1990]

Great video

[@adventuresandreams]

Thank you :)

[@Bikepacking]

Yes

[@adventuresandreams]

It's true. This filter is awesome. :)

[@lisasdayoff503]

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

[@adventuresandreams]

Hi Lisa, thanks for watching my video. I had no idea why tap water shouldn't be used to clean the filter after a trip, and I always try to give my viewers the correct solutions for their gear. I just got off the phone with Katadyn customer support, and they confirmed that it's perfectly fine to rinse the filter out this way. If you have lots of mineral content in the water, they would not recommend soaking the filter in tap water, which is not what I do anyway. So rest assured it is ok :)