Explorer Water Filter

Reliable drinking water treatment for your most demanding adventures.
From remote trails to backcountry camps – the Katadyn Explorer delivers reliable, great-tasting water wherever your journey takes you. Its 2-stage filter system, featuring a long-lasting ceramic element and activated carbon, ensures safe hydration even from challenging sources. Designed for extreme conditions and long-term reliability, the Explorer keeps you moving forward – with confidence in every drop.

2-Stage Filtration
Ceramic microfiltration, activated carbon

Safe, great-tasting water
Activated carbon improves taste and reduces odors – turning water from questionable sources into something clean and refreshing.

Designed for use in remote areas
The robust design with a metal pump piston withstands harsh environments and frequent use.

Long-term storage, zero hassle
Ceramic and virus filters can be stored dry – no risk of mold, no maintenance required, and always ready for use.

Modular and flexible
Modular design. Ceramic for moderate conditions or the Pro version with virus protection.

Swiss quality
In-house production and strict quality controls ensure reliable performance when it matters most.

Features
- 2-stage filtration: Ceramic microfiltration and activated carbon
- Can be upgraded to the Explorer Pro at any time with the optional upgrade kit
- Built for use in remote wilderness. The robust design with a steel pump piston withstands harsh environments and frequent use.
- Filter stages are easy to maintain and can be safely stored dry when not in use
- Swiss Made — manufactured in Switzerland under the strictest quality control
- Long-lasting, cleanable ceramic is suitable for frequent use in dirty water
- Lightweight activated carbon is easy to replace
- Overpressure valve reliably protects the filter

Technology
Filter stage 1
Ceramic filter; 0.2 microns
Effective against: Protozoa, bacteria, microplastics
Service life: Up to 20,000 l depending on water quality

Technology
Filter stage 2
Replaceable activated carbon
Effect: Improves taste and reduces odors,
turbidity and chlorine
Service life: Up to 500 l depending on water quality

Performance: Up to 1 l/min depending on water quality
Accessories: Pre-filter, carrying bag, hose clip,
cleaning pad, outlet hose

Details
Water source: cloudy water, clear water
Number of people: 2-5
Application: frequent
Product type: hand pump
Flow rate (l/min): 1
Effective against: chemicals, bad taste, microorganisms, microplastics
Technology: microfilter
Type: hand-pump
Filter material: ceramic, activated carbon
Helpful against: chemicals, bad taste, bacteria, protozoa, cysts, sediments, microplastics
Capacity: Ceramic filter: Up to 20,000 L depending on water quality / Activated carbon: Up to 500 L depending on water quality
Length: approx. 89 mm
Width: approx. 66 mm
Height: approx. 213 mm
Weight: approx. 480 g