Innovating portable water filtration to empower adventure and emergency response

Katadyn Group, a global leader in sustainable hydration, nutrition, and cooking solutions, will present its latest advancements at the 47th annual SHOT Show, Jan. 21-24, 2025, at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Visitors to Booth #42638 will have the opportunity to explore the Katadyn BeFree AC and the Spectra Watermakers Aquifer 4000, two products designed to support life in the most challenging environments.

The Katadyn BeFree AC represents the next evolution in portable water filtration. Combining advanced functionality with a sleek design, it features a hollow fiber filter equipped with activated carbon to efficiently remove bacteria, protozoa, and microplastics while reducing odors and chlorine. This advanced filtration also enhances the taste of drinking water, making it an ideal hydration solution for avid adventurers. Lightweight, compact, and available in multiple formats, the BeFree AC offers versatility for day hikers, backpackers, and multi-day explorers alike.

“Every detail of the BeFree AC reflects Katadyn’s commitment to creating reliable, easy-to-use solutions that help adventurers focus on their journeys, not their gear,” said Andy Welling, vice president of sales for North America.

The Spectra Watermakers Aquifer 4000, introduced last year, is a portable desalination system engineered for disaster relief and emergency response. Capable of producing up to 4,300 gallons of clean drinking water per day from fresh, brackish, or seawater, it empowers humanitarian teams to provide critical support to communities of up to 5,400 people. With a rugged design and tool-free assembly, the Aquifer 4000 is highly portable and built for long-term reliability in demanding conditions.

“The Aquifer 4000 showcases the power of innovative engineering to make a real difference in disaster scenarios, offering energy-efficient and dependable water solutions where they’re needed most,” said Chris Voxland, president of Katadyn Desalination and president of Katadyn North America.

SHOT Show attendees are encouraged to visit Katadyn Group at Booth #42638 to experience these advanced products firsthand and learn more about the company’s commitment to sustaining life no matter where.

About Katadyn Group

Katadyn Group is a global leader in sustainable hydration, nutrition, and cooking solutions, driven by its purpose: sustaining life no matter where. Serving the outdoor, marine, tactical, disaster readiness and humanitarian industries, the company develops innovative products designed for the most challenging environments.

Its portfolio includes trusted brands such as Katadyn, Trek’n Eat, AlpineAire Foods, Optimus, and Spectra Watermakers, providing advanced water purification systems, freeze-dried meals, and portable cooking gear. Headquartered in Switzerland, Katadyn Group operates globally with manufacturing facilities in Europe and the U.S., employing more than 220 people.

Learn more at katadyngroup.com.

Press inquiries: Brook Hopper, marketing director, Katadyn North America, brook.h@katadyn.com, 805-340-5034