ACR Electronics Bivy Stick vs Katadyn BeFree AC Water Filter
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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If saving weight is your priority, the Katadyn BeFree AC Water Filter wins — at 65 g it is 35 g (35%) lighter than the ACR Electronics Bivy Stick (100 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
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