![]() The filter will eventually need to be replaced and we will return to this review in a couple of years to see how the flow rate changes over time. This was of course also true for its predecessor which had less good flow rate. Currently, after having filtered some 50-60 litres (11-13 gal) over eight shorter trips of a few days each, the rate is down to 6-7 litres / 1.2-1.5 gal in five minutes, which is still good, but clearly the rate drops considerably with use, even with fairly clean Swedish lake water. However, this performance seemingly will decrease fairly quickly over time, as the filter gets clogged up by microparticles. This performance I never actually tested when I received it, but the impression was that it seemed right. PerformanceĪ brand new Basecamp Pro is promised to filter up to 10 litres of water in just five minutes, which is about twice the speed of its predecessor. Very cool is that the new improvements are also offered as a 70€ upgrade kit, meaning you can convert your old version of the Basecamp into a new one. The whole setup is very light and adds very little to your packing weight. A sturdy plastic screw-on filter cap with quick release connector (for attaching the filter and hose to the water bag)Īdditionally, it also comes with a small transparent plastic quick-seal bag for the filter and a sponge for cleaning the filter with.A blue nylon water bag with transparent window.It is delivered in a box with a black soft nylon case for storing and carrying the whole Basecampe Pro in. ComponentsĪ bit back I used to carry the predecessor of the current Basecamp Pro with me on my camping trips and although it was a very good piece of gear, the current version has had some great improvements that make its use even more easy and simple. Their products are used both by militiary, international relief organizations as well as civilians, and their extensive product range includes water filters, Micropur, desalinators, as well as the Swedish Optimus outdoor stoves and the Trek’n’Eat freeze-dried foods for camping, emergencies and survival. Their first ceramic filter was produced in the 1930s, although portable water purification systems was added only about 15 years ago in 2001, through the purchase of PUR Outdoor. Swiss Katadyn is currently the leading manufacturer of water purification systems with more than 50% of the global market share and they have been in business for more than 80 years. But first a little bit about the company. The Swiss Katadyn Basecamp Pro 10 Litre gravity filter. ![]() Water filters come in many shapes, from small “straw” types, to water bottles, to pumps, and finally to large group-focused filters and it is a filter of the last category we will be reviewing today. So what else? That is where water filters come into play, and boy does it change things, providing pretty much unlimited amounts of good drinking water. Boiling water of course helps in many cases, but it is time consuming and doesn’t help with dirt and taste. Consequently, we carry food, tools and some form of shelter & insulation, but carrying drinking water is unnecessary provided we have the means to clean it to a safe standard. The second, shelter, can be created by natural means if you bring the tools with you, and the third, water, is often found aplenty in nature, although commonly not guaranteed to be safe to drink. Food is often difficult to find in large enough quantities in nature and thus needs to be brought. When you go outoors for a few days or more, you have a three basic needs you need to satisfy something to eat, something to keep you warm & dry, and something to drink. ![]()
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