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Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L vs LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L is the lighter option — 28 g lighter than the LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml (28% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml
Weight 72 g · 0.072 kg · 0.16 lb 100 g · 0.100 kg · 0.22 lb
Brand Katadyn LifeStraw
Category Hygiene Hygiene
Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L
72 g

Ultralight collapsible water filter bottle with activated carbon. Removes tannins and improves taste. Fits running vests and ultralight daypacks

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LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml
100 g

Ultralight collapsible water filter bottle at only 3.5 ounces.

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Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L vs LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L wins — at 72 g it is 28 g (28%) lighter than the LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml (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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