Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filtration System
Over the year of hiking, hunting and backpacking I have tried a number of methods to filter water. From boiling, to treatment tablets, to pump filters, to squeeze filters or gravity filters I have tried a little bit of everything. The main filter I have been using recently is the Katadyn BeFree gravity feed filter with a 3L bag. When I got the chance to test out their 1.0 Liter BeFree option I was more than happy to test it out. For longer trips the gravity filter is nice, but for hiking trips or trail runs that might require a little extra water the small form factor of the BeFree 1.0L filter is very convenient. When the pouch is empty the filter folds down not much larger than the actual filter element. When it's full it is the size of a 1L water bottle. The EZ-Clean Membrane Filter Cartridge that it comes with has a flow rate that is as good or better than any other squeeze filter on the market. As with any filter it will slow dow...
