Edelrid NINETEEN G vs Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
World's lightest carabiner at just 0.67oz. Maintains full 22kN strength rating.
Full details →0.1-micron hollow fiber filter with 1L collapsible soft flask. Filters 2L per minute, removes bacteria and protozoa. Complete system including flask.
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Edelrid NINETEEN G vs Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Edelrid NINETEEN G wins — at 19 g it is 46 g (71%) lighter than the Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter (65 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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