Katadyn Micro filter

“Got a Katadyn Micro for Christmas and used it last week for the first time.....took the filter out when I got home and it still hasn't dried out. Didn't want any mildew or funk to form in there. Anybody got any advice on this? Thanks
last edited: 1/21/07 8:25:31 AM”

“I have the MSR sweetwater and they recommend keeping it in the freezer. I've done this for a couple of years and have had no problems. Just make sure all excess water is pumped out before freezing.”

“I leave the filter outside the waterbottle when storing. It does take a very long time to completely air dry. Then I also read that when you use it next time to push some water through to "clean out" the system before you drink from it. Check your manual. If it got thrown out with the x-mas wrapping I do have mine, I'd be happy to scan it for you.”

“does it work? this is something i have wanted to try but was concerned that when I was really thirsty i couldn't get enough water out of the thing fast enough.”

“Thanks for the info guys and gals....Jimmy, it does work but takes its sweet time coming out. I flyfish a lot so I'm in or at a stream all the time. graska, I think my manual did end up in the wrapping paper..lol I'll send you my e-mail addy so you can scan it for me. Thanks to all!”

“It does work, a little on the slow side, but not as slow as waiting 1/2 hour for my tablets and then living with that taste! I do like it, especially when you are crossing a beutiful clear, cold stream and you just have to have some of that water!”

“hmmmm... will consider this.”

“Yep, nothing like that water...especially on a hot day!”

“and now that filter won't give you worse germs then that water! ; )”

“are we talking "suck like on a milkshake" kind of slow or what?”

“Jimmy, I just typed an entire paragraph describing it, but then I realized that it might even be too pornagrapic to end up on: "out of context quotes" so, all I can suggest is that if I ever catch up with you on the trail, I'll let you borrow my bottle. ; )”