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Katadyn Exstream Bottle XR Water Filter: The Katadyn Exstream XR Purifier Bottle is a lightweight, self-contained water purification system tailored to the solo backcountry traveler. The XR (eXtended Range) model offers a large-capacity 34 oz bottle for longer hikes in arid climates. EPA registered, the Exstream XR purifier removes everything from viruses to Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts. The simple design fits perfectly into water bottle cages and cup holders, making it awesome for use as a backup water source on bike rides, day hikes, or adventure races. A bite valve allows easy hands-free opening. Treats up to 26 gallons, depending on water quality.
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- Lightweight, self-contained, and tailored to the solo backcountry traveler- Large capacity 34 oz. bottle
- Meets EPA guidelines for purification from viruses to cysts
- Bite valve for easy hands free opening
- Treats up to 26 gallons depending on water quality
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By John Smith (Denver CO)
HEAVY , and doesn't carry enough water to justify the weight.
SUCKING HEAVILY- is what you'll do to try and get a SIP of water out it . Plus you have to squeeze the hell out of it to get H2O out of it.
I think I burned more energy trying to drink water than i did on the hiking trip...I've now switched to iodine tabs after this expensive lesson.
By Gleb Liferenko (NYC, NY United States)
Took it on a week-long wilderness solo trip. Performed as advertised. Water tasted great, without any chemical taste. The pump is sufficiently productive. Rugged and solidly engineered, but lightweight. Survived considerable abuse. Looks even more rugged now with the print almost rubbed off. Easy to (dis)assemble and clean. Gives you the minimalist feel without leaving anything to desire. Together with an s-binder attached to the loop, has become a permanent accessory in my equipment.
By catgrl (usa)
I really wanted to like this product but I found the plastic to be very hard. I also thought it would have more water space. I returned this product.
By LowRisk (Washington)
I travel to India a lot. All those stories about the lack of potable water are true. In fact, that scene in "Slumdog Millionaire" (if you haven't seen it yet, go tonight) where the protagonist is working in a fast-food restaurant and fills an empty water bottle with tap water, and then glues the serrated plastic top - it's all true. The only time I ever got sick there was when I drank an expensive bottle of designer water, obviously faux.
Still, I love India. It's all the better now because I take this purification system with me. It's very easy to use and works well (or at least, I never get sick anymore). Sure, it takes up some room in the carry-on suitcase, but it's worth it. I now take my Katadyn whenever I travel to developing countries.
By Christine E. Nattrass (New Haven, CT United States)
I took this water bottle to India, and I drank the tap water and didn't get sick. This was my favorite travel companion on this trip. If you are going to travel to a country without potable tap water, I would strongly recommend this product. It's simply not feasible to get bottled water all of the time, and if you're exposed to excited germs it's best not to be dehydrated too.
I didn't test this on muddy icky water, and I didn't try anything as daring as drinking water from the Ganges. It won't protect you from impurities like heavy metals, although the charcoal filter should dramatically reduce many organic impurities. I had no problems with customs or airport security, although they did check that it had no water in it.
Because of the iodine treatment, the water does taste a little bit like iodine. This is a small price to pay for potable water. Also, it is important to read the manual. You have to let the water sit in the filter for two hours and you have to flush water through the filter if the filter starts dry.
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