The Vario filter from Katadyn is a filter that works with a double piston to obtain a flow rate of about 2 litres per minute.
During your travels, you will probably come across murky water, for which you will need filtration. Whether it is clear, cloudy or even smells like chemicals, the Vario filter will be there to purify this water.
Thanks to a pump system, using ceramics as a filter, the Vario will stop impurities, and, thanks to its glass fibre, will also act as a microbiological filter. In order to make your use profitable, the ceramic washer has a "LONGER LIFE" mode, for cloudier waters. There is also a "FASTER FLOW" mode where the water flows directly through the fiberglass filter and the pump power increases to 2 l/min.
To explain a little bit more about the actual process, the replaceable activated carbon granules in the filter tube reduce the chemical content and improve the taste. A double pump mechanism guarantees a continuous flow with a minimum of effort.
- Materials: Synthetic materials, ceramics, fibreglass, activated carbon, silicone
- Individual ceramic prefilter: the ceramic is easy to clean and protects the non-cleanable glass fibre filter from dirt
- Activated carbon cartridge: improves the taste of water and absorbs chemicals
- Double piston: supplies water when the pump handle is pressed and released
- Rubber base: provides the filter with a stable support
- Bottle with integrated nut: fits directly into Nalgene bottles (wide opening)
- Water hose with bottle clip: easy filling of the most diverse containers
- Dimensions: 10 x 19 cm
- Flow rate: Approx. 2 l/min (Faster Flow)
Approx. 1 l/min (Longer Life)
- Service life: Up to 2,000 litres depending on water quality
- Technology: Pump filter, ceramic pre-filter, 0.2 micron fiberglass membrane, replaceable activated carbon granules.
Action: Eliminates bacteria*, protozoa* (* 99.9999% Klebsiella terrienga, 99.9% Giardia/Cryptosporidium), cysts, algae, spores and sediments. Improves taste and odour and reduces chemical content.
- Weight: approx. 425 g
- Accessories: Pre-filter, bottle clip and transport bag