Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Ultralight Collapsible Water Filter Bottle for Hiking, Camping, Backpacking

Great filter for outdoors - easy to clean (swish filter in clean water) and 1 liter bottle is light and compact (will fit in coat pocket with filter). I could gotten a 2 or 3 liter bottle but 1 liter is fine since you can filter into a larger storage bag if necessary. I have the Sawyer but after my friend showed me his Katadyn BeFree and the rapid filter/flow, I got it and my Sawyer is now my back up. Only filters water born parasites but does not filter viruses or chemical contaminates.

My go to filter for most backpacking trips. Easy to use with minimal fuss. Not perhaps the best bet if you need high volume for a larger group, but easily meets the demands of 2-3 people.

This is by far this Superior Water Filter in my opinion. Great quality last for a long time. The poor rate is so awesome! When your Backcountry and out for a couple weeks this is the water filter to go with in my opinion. Quick and fast filling, packs up nice and small. This one is great The filter self takes a bit of getting used to and after a year it can get a little slowed down so just invest in a new filter top. But overall I have been so impressed with this and am an avid user for the last 5 Years

I bought this for a hiking trip to Yosemite, but, to be honest, I never actually used it on the trail because I always packed enough water. However, I’ve used it a few times to purify and filter hotel sink water, and it works great. The bottle is made of malleable but fairly rugged rubber that rolls up and packs into a very small size that fits in my backpack. Therefore, I carry it everywhere with me, which makes it very practical. The ability to filter water in virtually any situation that life brings is comforting. Knowing that if my car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, and I can find any body of water and be able to quench my thirst safely is sort of cool.

The BeFree filter was recommended by a friend. I was a bit dubious based on its weight. I'm a long-time Katadyn Hiker Pro user and was interested in a lighter alternative. I decided to use it on a 7 day backpack in the Grand Canyon where the water sources would be relatively clear feeder streams to the Colorado River - which is heavily sedimented and presents special challenges to *any* filter. The BeFree worked well and it survived (as expected) its days in the Canyon. The good news: > it's light and folds easily into a small space in your pack; > it's easy to use - just dunk the 1L flexible plastic sack into the water source; > it seems easy to clean - just swish in the water source (I did not have to clean the filter as the water sources were relatively clear of sediment & 'gunk'); > replacement cartridges are less expensive than the Hiker Pro cartridges (but I'm not sure how long the BeFree filter will last vs the Hiker Pro's) The not so good news: > the flexible plastic sack had a pinhole leak on its first use (apparently not uncommon) but did not affect performance; > since you submerge the plastic sack into the water source, shallow sources could slow the filling of the sack or preclude water collection entirely; > since you collect 1L at a time and then transfer it to a lager 'clean water' container (I use 2L Platypus plastic containers), it's a slower process with more actions than with the Hiker Pro. None of the 'not so good' items were deal-breakers and I would have given the BeFree 1L 5-stars had there not been a pin-hole leak. I'm not sending it back, it's an easy repair. This is a great piece of gear to add to my collection and to lighten my backpack for those longer adventures.

Having backpacked over 1,000 miles on the AT, I mostly love the BeFree. Flow is good but can get slower over time. Cleaning is easy. It fits in my backpack hip pocket. Unlike similar filters like the Sawyer Squeeze, if it freezes it is not ruined. That's a huge plus. One downside is that the bladder portion tends to develop tiny holes. That's not a deal breaker, but it's annoying.

Bought this for backpacking trips. Works great and is easy to use. I just scoop up some water the squeeze the filtered water out. Its light weight and is good value for the money. Works great at hotels when traveling out of the country.

When the wild calls and the trail stretches endlessly ahead, the Katadyn BeFree is the silent guardian every adventurer dreams of. Featherlight, blisteringly fast, and equipped with a 0.1 micron EZ Clean Membrane, this bottle doesn’t just hold water—it purifies destiny. From glacier streams to sketchy backwoods trickles, it transforms the questionable into the drinkable with a squeeze and a swagger. No pumps. No hassles. Just freedom in liquid form. Whether you're running ultramarathons or conquering the backcountry, the BeFree doesn’t blink. It flows, it filters, it frees. 🏔️🚶‍♂️💦

fantastic - did the job for a 4 day bike packing trip in scotland. Water is pretty clean here anyway but always better to be on the safe side.

It does exactly what it says. I've used it for filtering about 30L of water so far (not particularly dirty) but it's been working great. Flow rate is really fast still, and I like the collapsible bottle design - great to travel with.

Leve compacto e com boa vazão, realmente bom para Trekking, a bolsa de água parece frágil mas é bem resistente, claro que requer cuidados.

Auf den ersten Blick gute Qualität. Schöne Haptik, gute Verarbeitung. Hätte ich bei Katadyn auch nicht anders erwartet.

Cette gourde est fantastique et indispensable si vous voulez randonner plusieurs jours sans transporter des litres d’eau. La flasque molle permet de presser l’eau dans une autre bouteille/poche à eau et ne prend aucune place dans votre sac. Le filtre fonctionne parfaitement et ne donne aucun goût désagréable à l’eau.