I wish I could say that when I picked up the Katadyn BeFree filter that I wasn't skeptical, but, I was for several reasons and they were all wrong.

About two months ago, I was headed out to climb all of the 14,000 foot peaks in the Sawatch Range and needed a light-weight water filter to use on the go, without the worry of drinking bad water. 

I have to admit, most water filters are bulky and hard to use, so I avoid them at all costs, typically opting for iodine tablets or aquamira. But, for this trip, I wanted to try something new, something light, and something convenient, if there was such a thing.

To my surprise, there is; the Katadyn BeFree filter system.