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Katadyn Hiker Pro vs MSR TrailShot

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

MSR TrailShot is the lighter option — 169 g lighter than the Katadyn Hiker Pro (55% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Katadyn Hiker Pro MSR TrailShot
Weight 310 g · 0.310 kg · 0.68 lb 141 g · 0.141 kg · 0.31 lb
Brand Katadyn MSR
Category Hygiene Hygiene
Katadyn Hiker Pro
310 g

Classic pump water filter. Reliable for extended expeditions.

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MSR TrailShot
141 g

Pocket-sized squeezable water filter. Fast flow rate.

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Katadyn Hiker Pro vs MSR TrailShot: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR TrailShot wins — at 141 g it is 169 g (55%) lighter than the Katadyn Hiker Pro (310 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest hygiene page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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