Serious filtration, straightforward design. The Katadyn Explorer is the two-stage sibling to the Explorer Pro – built around the same robust ceramic-and-carbon platform, but without the virus membrane for trips where a full purification setup isn't needed. The ceramic cartridge handles bacteria, protozoa, cysts, microplastics, and sediment across a rated capacity of up to 20,000 litres, while the activated carbon stage takes care of taste and odour. It's field-cleanable and stores dry between outings, so it's ready to go whenever you are. A steel pump piston keeps things reliable in harsh conditions, and the modular design means it can be upgraded to full Pro spec down the line should your adventures take you to more remote places. At 480g it's a dependable workhorse for almost any trip – and if you eventually find yourself somewhere the water demands more than a microfilter can handle, the Pro Upgrade Kit has you covered. FEATURES DETAILS SPECS THE BRAND Two-stage filtration: ceramic microfiltration and activated carbon Filters bacteria, protozoa, cysts, microplastics, and sediment Activated carbon reduces chlorine, improves taste and odour Field-cleanable ceramic cartridge; capacity up to 20,000 litres Activated carbon capacity up to 500 litres per element Stores dry – no maintenance required between uses Steel pump piston; output 1 litre per minute Upgradeable to Explorer Pro via the Pro Upgrade Kit; weight 480g Water source muddy water, Clear Water Group size 2-5 Usage often Product type hand pump Output (L/min) 1 Effective against Chemicals, Bad taste, microorganisms, Microplastics Technology microfilter Type hand-pump Filter material Activated carbon, ceramic Effective against chemicals, bacteria, protozoa, cysts, sediments, bad taste, microplastics Capacity Ceramic Filter: Up to 20'000 liters depending on water quality Activated Carbon: Up to 500 liters depending on water quality Field cleanable yes Length (mm) 89 Width (mm) 66 Height (mm) 213 Weight (g) 480 Katadyn portable water filters are the filtration equivalent of the iconic Swiss Army Knife: Multi-purpose functionality and time-tested reliability to ensure that no matter where you are or what you’re doing, you can guarantee clean and safe drinking water. That makes Katadyn filters perfect for personal or group use when hiking, camping, backpacking and travelling – whether you’re drawing water from a river while walking in the hills or setting up a base camp for a trekking party in one of the world’s highest places. Katadyn filters are built to the highest standards when it comes to quality, reliability and ease of operation. That reputation is why so many military forces and international aid organisations rely on Katadyn products for field use in the most volatile and challenging conflict and disaster zones.
