The Katadyn Explorer Pro Purifier delivers advanced 3-stage filtration for clean, great-tasting water in demanding outdoor and expedition environments. Built for rugged backcountry use, the Explorer Pro combines ceramic microfiltration, activated carbon, and virus membrane filtration for a comprehensive purification system.
The Explorer Pro is designed for use in heavily microbiologically contaminated water and can be customized for conditions by using ceramic filtration only or adding the PRO module for virus removal.
Included:
- 1 Katadyn Explorer Pro Purifier
- 1 prefilter
- 1 carrying bag
- 1 hose clip
Key Features:
- Article number: 8021292
- Advanced 3-stage filtration
- Ceramic microfiltration, activated carbon, and hollow fiber virus membrane
- Designed for demanding outdoor and expedition environments
- Designed for heavily microbiologically contaminated water
- Can be customized by using ceramic only or adding the PRO module for virus removal
- Rugged design with metal pump piston for harsh environments and frequent use
- Filter stages are easy to maintain and can be safely stored dry
- Swiss made with in-house production and strict quality control
- Durable, cleanable ceramic for repeated use in dirty water
- Lightweight activated carbon is easy to replace
- Overpressure valve helps protect the unit
Filtration Stages:
Stage 1: Ceramic Filter Cartridge
- 0.2 micron ceramic filtration
- Effective against protozoa, bacteria, and microplastics
- Capacity up to 20,000 liters, depending on water quality
Stage 2: Activated Carbon
- Improves taste
- Reduces odor, turbidity, and chlorine
- Capacity up to 500 liters, depending on water quality
Stage 3: Hollow Fiber Virus Membrane
- 0.01 micron membrane
- Effective against viruses
- Capacity up to 10,000 liters, depending on water quality
Product Details:
The Katadyn Explorer Pro Purifier is built for rugged backcountry and expedition use where advanced purification is needed. Its 3-stage system combines a cleanable ceramic cartridge, replaceable activated carbon, and a hollow fiber virus membrane.
The ceramic cartridge provides 0.2 micron filtration and is effective against protozoa, bacteria, and microplastics. The activated carbon stage improves taste while reducing odor, turbidity, and chlorine. The hollow fiber virus membrane provides 0.01 micron filtration and is effective against viruses.
Dimensions & Specifications:
- Article number: 8021292
- Filtration system: 3-stage ceramic, activated carbon, and hollow fiber virus membrane
- Ceramic filter pore size: 0.2 micron
- Virus membrane pore size: 0.01 micron
- Ceramic cartridge capacity: up to 20,000 liters, depending on water quality
- Activated carbon capacity: up to 500 liters, depending on water quality
- Virus membrane capacity: up to 10,000 liters, depending on water quality
- Output: up to 1 liter per minute, depending on water quality
- Weight: 630 g
- Dimensions: 292 x 89 x 66 mm
Shipping Note:
- Katadyn products are authorized for shipment within the United States only.

