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Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter
$44.95
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Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter vs LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter is cheaper at $43.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
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LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter
$43.95Cheaper
Which is better: the Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter or LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter?
The Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter is the cheaper at $43.95. Get the Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter for the stronger spec sheet, the LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter | LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $44.95 | $43.95 Current price on lifestraw.com. |
| Brand | Katadyn | LifeStraw |
| Released | — | — |
| Filtration rating microns | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Flow rate lpm | 2 | — |
| Rated lifetime (L) | 1000 | 2000 |
| Filter media type | hollow-fiber membrane (EZ-Clean) | membrane microfilter (hollow-fiber) |
| Removes bacteria protozoa virus | bacteria and protozoa (no virus) | bacteria and protozoa (no virus) |
| Weight (oz) | 2.85 | 3.2 |
| Field cleanable backflush | Yes | Yes |
| Cartridge replaceable | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter: katadyn.com (verified 2026-08-11). LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter: lifestraw.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter and LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Filtration rating microns: Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter 0.1 vs LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter 0.2
- Rated lifetime (L): Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter 1000 vs LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter 2000
- Filter media type: Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter hollow-fiber membrane (EZ-Clean) vs LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter membrane microfilter (hollow-fiber)
- Weight (oz): Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter 2.85 vs LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter 3.2