Katadyn Hiker Pump Water Filter
- 11 ounce weight
- Microfilter membrane screens sediment and fine particles
- Manual pump, no batteries or power needed
- Field-cleanable design
- No activated carbon stage
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light pump-action microfilter for hikers drawing from streams and lakes. It is a sediment and particle filter without a carbon stage, and the listing gives no pore size or flow rate.
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ASIN: B0047QV0AMCategory: Camping Water Filters
Overview
Katadyn makes the Hiker as a pump-action microfilter for backpacking, camping and trekking. Pumping by hand pushes water through a microfilter membrane that screens out sediment and fine particles.
The pump supplies the pressure, so there are no batteries and no waiting on gravity, and the filter can be cleaned in the field. Its job is limited to sediment and fine particles, and the listing names no carbon stage, pore size, flow rate or filter capacity.
Who it's for
Hikers, campers and trekkers who filter from streams, ponds and lakes and want a simple pump they can clean in camp or on trail. Groups needing a carbon stage, or a documented pore size before relying on a filter, should consult the maker first.
Pros and cons
- Manual pump needs no batteries
- Steady pump pressure
- No activated carbon stage
- Pore size not listed
- Flow rate unspecified
Performance notes
A hand pump forces water through the microfilter membrane at a pressure the user controls, so flow does not rely on gravity or on hanging a bag. Sediment and fine particles collect on the membrane, which is why field cleaning matters as it loads up. Very silty water clogs it faster.
Specifications
| Brand | Katadyn |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 11 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Carbon filter capacity | None (no activated carbon stage) |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual pump, no batteries |
| Other details | |
| Purification Method | Microfilter membrane |
| Maintenance | Field-cleanable |
| Use | Backpacking, camping, hiking, trekking |
Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the Katadyn Hiker filter?
The listing calls it field-cleanable but gives no cleaning steps, so follow the maker's instructions.
Does the Katadyn Hiker remove chemicals or improve taste?
The listing describes screening of sediment and fine particles and states there is no activated carbon stage.
Is the Katadyn Hiker the same as the Hiker Pro?
No. The listing describes it as the lighter alternative to the Hiker Pro, without an activated carbon stage.