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Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle vs MSR TrailShot

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

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Spec Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle MSR TrailShot
Weight 93 g · 0.093 kg · 0.21 lb
0.7L Smoke bottle (article 8021571); a 0.9L bottle also exists with a different weight
 141 g · 0.141 kg · 0.31 lb
as listed
Brand Katadyn MSR
Category Hygiene Hygiene
Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle
93 g

Hard-sided squeeze filter with self-burping design for reliable water filtration.

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MSR TrailShot
141 g

Pocket-sized squeezable water filter. Fast flow rate.

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Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle vs MSR TrailShot: which should you buy?

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