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    My filter was used a few times before the end of my hike last year. I have dryed the filter out and has been setting on a shelf for 6 months. Since the hiker pro has carbon in it is it still good?

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    I find that once mine has been dry for a bit it will pump gray for a little bit as some of the carbon dust gets pushed out. once it is wet I don't have this problem.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sasquatch2014 View Post
    I find that once mine has been dry for a bit it will pump gray for a little bit as some of the carbon dust gets pushed out. once it is wet I don't have this problem.

    I have found the same with mine.
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    Soak it in clean water for the night

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    I just pump water through it for a few mins until it runs clear and that seems to work just fine. I honestly don think I would remember to soak it even if I meant to. The number of times when i am getting ready to go that the car is part way out of the driveway and i pull back in to get something I forgot are numerous.

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    I brought this up because I remember reading somewhere that the carbon filters degrade after you use them and then store it till the next time you use it. I looked on Katadyn web site and could not find the info on the Hiker Pro carbon filter. I am getting the last of my gear and supplys before I leave and my buget for May is tight, so if I can get by without buying a new filter, it would help alot.

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    There instructions are to allow the filter to completly dry, and then store. Does not say anything about it going bad, with age.

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    Just run 2 liters of water through it to get out any bottom sitting dry particles. Filter should last until it is dirty.
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    Thank you all for the info.

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