Get the added viral protection that’s critical in popular wilderness areas and developing countries with this comprehensive purifier and microfilter system. The MiniWorks® Microfilter—MSR's best-selling filter for demanding conditions—utilizes a ceramic/carbon element to filter out waterborne bacteria and protozoa, as well as particulate, taste and odors at 1 liter per minute. When viruses are a concern, the chlorine-based Aquatabs® purification tablets add viral defense. Together they provide the most reliable water possible in a compact, lightweight system that’s great for backpacking and international travel.
This system meets U.S. EPA requirements for microbiological water purifiers.
FEATURES:
- Effective Against: Viruses (99.99%), bacteria (99.9999%), protozoa (99.9%) and particulate. Meets U.S. EPA drinking water standards* and NSF protocol P231 testing standard.
- Iodine-Free: Aquatabs tablets inactivate viruses without bad-tasting iodine. Includes 50 individually packaged tablets. Each tablet treats up to 2 quarts of water depending on conditions.
- Reliable: Filter’s durable ceramic/carbon element ensures safe, taste-free water—even with frequent, heavy use.
- Field-maintainable: Filter can be cleaned repeatedly for full flow recovery with no tools required.
*U.S. EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for Testing Microbiological Purifiers
SPECS:
| Ideal for | Camping and hiking |
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Filter type |
Ceramic filter w/carbon core |
| Filter media | Ceramic plus carbon |
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Filter pore size |
0.2microns |
| Weight | 456g (1 lb) |
| Width | 7 cm (2.75 in) |
| Length | 7.5 in |
| Height | 5.5 in |
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Cartridge life |
2000L |
| Output | 1L/min |
| Flow | 85 strokes/L |
| Dimensions | 19 x 7cm |
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Effective against viruses |
Yes |
| Effective against chemicals/toxins | Yes |
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Effective against particulate |
Yes |
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Effective against protozoa |
Yes |
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Effective against bacteria |
Yes |
| Field cleanable and maintainable | Yes |
| Water bottle adapter | Yes |
| Materials | Ceramic |
| Made in | USA |