With the OPTIMUS Gemini Double Burner, the Katadyn Group launches a true game-changer for the outdoor market. The clever double burner stove impresses with high performance, minimal weight, and extremely compact design. Its outstanding features have already won over the international juries of this year’s ISPO and Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. Outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to the first units arriving in stores beginning in June 2021.
Thoughts => I like this small two-burner stove. It folds up functionally and compactly, making it easy to store in your vehicle, packs, duffel, bins, garage, etc. Its small footprint means it will fit almost anywhere, providing a nice way to cook your meals outdoors.
High performance, a trailblazing lightweight construction made of durable, high-quality materials, and a patented compact design are the hallmarks of the new OPTIMUS Gemini Double Burner.
Ideal for simultaneously preparing different meals, rapidly boiling water, or constant simmering for several hours, the OPTIMUS Gemini brings new flexibility to outdoor cooking. Two hand controls allow the flame height to be infinitely varied separately for each burner head, while the integrated pressure control valve stabilizes the flame throughout the cooking process. This allows for precise cooking with efficient energy consumption.
Raised edges protect the flames from wind, and fold-out legs on both sides ensure optimum stability even when using large pots. In combination with a separate adapter, the latest addition to the OPTIMUS family is even compatible with LPG cylinders. Its small footprint and lightweight make the OPTIMUS Gemini the ideal companion for any outdoor adventure where delicious food is a priority.
In January, the new double burner caused a stir in the outdoor industry when the international juries of the ISPO and Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards chose the OPTIMUS Gemini as a Winner. Outdoor enthusiasts can discover the Gemini and its advantages for themselves in June 2021, when the first units are expected to arrive in stores.
Katadyn BeFree Gravity 6.0 Liter and 10 Liter Water Filters
For years, Katadyn BeFree water filters have been essential travel companions for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. The lightweight filter systems ensure a safe supply of drinking water from streams and lakes and can be taken anywhere due to their small collapsible design. With the launch of the new BeFree Gravity 6.0 Liter and 10 Liter water filters, Katadyn adds two group-compatible sizes to the BeFree line. The new Large and XL sizes use the principle of gravity and combine highly efficient hollow fiber filtration technology with the BeFree line’s signature EZ-Clean Membrane to make safe drinking water for groups effortlessly available at all times. The new filter systems will be available in May 2021.
Thoughts => We did a review of the smaller 3 Liter version several years back and found it a joy to use while out camping, hiking, bikepacking, and backpacking where the water source might be contaminated or of unknown quality. Following the easy-to-use steps, fill, hang, filter, and drink; and you can let gravity provide you with safe and freshwater quickly at your campsite with little fuss.
At the heart of the sleek and foldable BeFree Gravity 6L and 10L filter systems is the EZ-Clean Membrane™, the hallmark of the BeFree filter line with a fast flow rate of up to 2 liters per minute. During the filtration process, water passes through a hollow fiber filter that reliably removes microorganisms such as bacteria and cysts as well as sediments with its 0.1 micron (0.0001 mm) pore size. The water level is clearly visible at all times through the transparent display window. When refilling is required, the filter system can easily be transported from the water source back to camp with the convenient carrying strap and hung from a branch or other available mounting.
Drinking water flows safely into the preferred container through the outlet hose, which is equipped with an automatic outlet stop and a quick-release for direct attachment to hydration bladders. To avoid contact with contaminated water during refilling, the outlet hose has a quick connect fitting allowing it to easily be removed and reattached after filling.
As capacity should not come at the expense of weight, the 6.0L filter weighs just over 260 grams, and the 10L filter weighs less than 290 grams. The capacity of the new filters is up to 1000L, depending on water quality. To clean the EZ-Clean Membrane, simply shake or swish it in water in the field or at home.
In parallel with the new filter systems, Katadyn is also launching a BeFree Gravity Upgrade Kit, which allows users to convert a Katadyn Gravity Camp or Base Camp Pro filter into a BeFree Gravity filter system. This requires a separately available BeFree filter element and a 6L or 10L water filter system with accessories. The new BeFree Gravity 6.0L and 10L filter systems, as well as the Upgrade Kit, will be available in stores from May 2021
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