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Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L vs Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash 100ml

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

Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L is the lighter option — 48 g lighter than the Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash 100ml (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash 100ml
Weight 72 g · 0.072 kg · 0.16 lb 120 g · 0.120 kg · 0.26 lb
Brand Katadyn Sea to Summit
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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Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash 100ml
120 g

Biodegradable all-purpose soap for use near waterways.

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Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L vs Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash 100ml: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.5L wins — at 72 g it is 48 g (40%) lighter than the Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash 100ml (120 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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