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Mad_Angler
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07/08/2020 12:10PM  
I have a Katadyn basecamp. It failed in the BW. This has been discussed numerous times on this board. The best solution is to cut the filter in half, install a Sawyer mini in the tubing, and just use the unit as a dirty water bag. This has been our system for years and it works great.

I also have a Katadyn hiker. I recently had the same problem with this filter. I don't want to buy another $50 filter cartridge. But I do like the ability to quickly pump water when needed in addition to the convenience of gravity filtering at camp.

Has anyone done a similar modification to the hiker filter element and tubing?

 
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Mad_Angler
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07/08/2020 12:44PM  
I just tried it with the parts from my basecamp. It worked great. Now I can use the same Sawyer cartridge for pumping and gravity...

 
Mad_Angler
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07/08/2020 12:55PM  
Basecamp modification thread...

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