After a rigorous comparison, I went with the Katadyn for my hike and didn’t regret it despite some reviewers preferring the Sawyer. I think the build quality of the Katadyn suits my style better.
I prefer the BeFree especially when paired with a Cnoc bag for gravity filtering, much simpler and more effective in my experience.
Absolutely love my Katadyn BeFree for its high flow rate and ease of use. It’s a reliable choice for extensive hiking.
The Katadyn has a higher flow rate and is less finicky than the Sawyer, making it my go-to for most hikes. It’s great paired with a larger reservoir for camp use.
In my opinion, almost anything is better than Sawyer. You definitely came out ahead with the Katadyn.