The PaddlerUK magazine March 2015 issue 1 | Page 22

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in association with

in association with

Select
paddles
Having successfully
imported and distributed
Wenonah canoes and Grey
Owl paddles for many years,
Outdoor Active Ltd are
extending their range with
the addition of Select
paddles.
Manufactured in France by one of
Europe’s leading carbon fibre
specialists, the familiar green W1
whitewater paddle has already
gained a strong following amongst
some of the UK’s best paddlers.
Richard Bennett, Outdoor Active’s
Managing Director, added, “The
Select range of paddles offers the
discerning paddler a choice of
great value upgrades to the
standard paddle. We’ve been
particularly pleased with interest
in the Impact a great value
fibreglass composite paddle
designed for the paddler wanting
to progress beyond the nylon
reinforced blades commonly used
by clubs.
Another key advantage of
working with Select has been our
ability to offer enhancements to
the performance range such as
Ergo/bent shafts and splits at great
prices. Add to this the extended
range of whitewater and touring
paddles all manufactured to the
same exacting standards and high
quality we’ve come to expect
from Select and we believe its a
great time to think again about
one of the most important pieces
of equipment you’ll ever buy.”
Canoe and Kayak already have
Select paddles in each of their
three stores (Gloucestershire,
Cardiff, Walsall) and will be rolling
them out to selected leading
retailers across the country during
the next few weeks. If you’d like to
know more, or want to arrange a
test contact the team at Outdoor
Active/Canoe and Kayak Store on
01454 261058

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Katadyn Gravity
Camp 6L

http://www.katadyn.com

These filters simply use the power of gravity
to filter water and therefore require no
pump action or battery power. This makes
them particularly suitable for use around
camp, where the filter will continue to work
without any interaction from the user,
freeing up time to set up tents/cook etc.
The filtration systems are built around Katadyn’s new
Ultra Flow Filter, which is a pleated glass fibre filter
with a pore size of 0.2 microns that meets the
industry standards for reduction of bacteria and
protozoan cysts. It is extremely lightweight and its
pleated nature means that it has a huge surface area
for water to filter through. This vastly benefits the
flow rate of the system and allows the Ultra Flow
cartridge to filter water up to 2L / min – the fastest
filtration rate of its kind.
Glass fibre depth filters like this, in comparison to
hollow fibre filters, are less prone to clogging which
omits the need for back flushing. They are also much
more frost resistant, making them suitable for use in
all conditions. The cartridge has a capacity of around
1,500 litres but this will depend largely on the water
quality used. It is therefore worth always choosing
the cleanest possible water source available.
To get the most from the cartridge, Katadyn have
implemented a few design features, which essentially
act as pre-filters: firstly, the cartridge sits slightly
above the base of the bag over a small recess called
the sediment trap. In use, gravity will pull larger
particles past the filter element towards this recess,
preventing the sediment from entering the filter
cartridge even when all the water inside the bag has
been filtered. It is also supplied with a cleanable
protective screen which wraps around the cartridge.
This traps the majority of any remaining suspended

matter before it enters the filter. If the output rate
slows, the protective screen can be cleaned using
the provided sponge.
The reservoir consists of a rolltop drybag with
welded seams and a water level indicator window.
The outlet cap features a Quick Disconnect system
which is self-sealing – until the outlet hose is
connected, there will be no throughflow of water.
To fill up the bag, you can either use a separate
container where available or the bag itself, taking
care not to let contaminated water get in contact
with the outlet connection or end of outlet hose.
Roll down the rolltop closure at least three times
and clip the buckles together. This can then be used
to suspend the system.
To start and stop the flow of water, simply open or
close the pinch valve. If you have a compatible
hydration bladder (e.g. camelback), you can connect
it directly to the outlet hose.
As with all portable Katadyn water filtration systems,
the Gravity Camp and Base Camp Pro are supplied
with an outlet hose bag, to prevent any cross
contamination in transit. When not in use, the entire
system packs away into the black carry bag to aid
transportation.
The range will consist of two products: the Gravity
Camp 6L filter and the Base Camp Pro 10L filter. The
base camp pro features D-rings and a shoulder strap
to aid suspension or transport – its larger capacity
makes it ideal for group use when you don’t want to
carry in lots of drinking water.

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When the filtration systems are not being used to
filter water, they can be easily converted into a solar
shower using the optional shower adaptor. Simply fill
with water and let the power of the sun do its job.

Price: £90 for the Gravity Camp (6L) or £100 for Basecamp Pro (10L). Replacement filter cartridge: £45
Shower adapter: £10. For stockists: www.lyon.co.uk/outdoor/all-stockists/katadyn