The field maintainable, Hiker PRO includes extra features for higher performance and improved versatility.

Check out this comment from Backpacker Magazine's Gear Guide issue: "We sent the Hiker Pro on the trail with testers who swore they'd never give up their ultralight, fuss-free chemicals. Then they tried this glass-fiber filter and rediscovered the sweet taste of mountain streams sans chemical aftertaste."

Features:

• Includes field maintenance kit with cleanable filter protector to extend cartridge life in challenging conditions
• To clean filter protector, simply swish it in the water
• Quick-connect fittings permit easy installation and removal of input and output hoses
• Lightweight and easy-to-use design makes this filter a great choice for all-around use
• Filter physically removes particles, protozoa and bacteria down to 0.3 microns in size, including Giardia, salmonella, cryptosporidium and others
• Glass-fiber element is pleated for increased surface area to handle silt and muddy water
• Activated-carbon core adsorbs chemicals and pesticides to improve taste of water
• Pre-filter at hose inlet filters to 150 microns, removing larger contaminants before they reach the main filter to increase its life span
• Quick-connect fittings allow direct attachment to drinking tube (1/4'') of your hydration pack
• Ergonomic pump handle is comfortable and easy to pump
• Includes a carry sack and bottle adapter that fits most water bottles