MSR SweetWater Purifier System

Product Description Get added viral protection in popular wilderness areas and developing countries with this combination purifier system. The SweetWater® Microfilter removes waterborne bacteria and protozoan parasites, and the chlorine-based SweetWater® Purifier Solution effectively inactivates viruses. This system meets U.S. EPA requirements for microbiological water purifiers. Amazon.com Clean, safe drinking water is probably the most crucial component of a successful backcountry trip, and the MSR Sweetwater Purifier System offers just that, with added viral protection that's critical in popular wilderness areas and developing countries. It removes waterborne bacteria and protozoa, particulate, taste, and odors, while the chlorine-based SweetWater Purifier Solution effectively inactivates viruses. The system pumps easily with a four-to-one mechanical advantage, producing one liter per minute, and can easily be cleaned in the field without tools to restore flow rates. Features Comprehensive Protection: Inactivates 99.99% of waterborne viruses, eliminates over 99.9999% of all waterborne bacteria and 99.9% of common protozoan parasites, such as giardia and cryptosporidia, as well as particulates Fresh-tasting Water: Activated carbon core helps eliminate taste and odors Iodine-free: Inactivates viruses without bad-tasting iodine Easy-to-use: Lever-action pump handle has a four-to-one mechanical advantage and dual pump action, so you don't have to work as hard Lightweight: Entire system weighs just 14 ounces Compact: Handle folds flat when not in use for easy packing and storage Winner of a 2009 "Best of the Best Editors' Choice Award" from Women's Adventure Magazine for ease-of-use and offering "extra protection and peace of mind" Specifications System meets U.S. EPA requirements for microbiological water purifiers 0.2-micron silica depth filter with sodium hypochlorite Effective against protozoa, bacteria, viruses, particulate, and chemicals/toxins One liter per minute flow 75-strokes per liter 750-liter cartridge life Field cleanable Includes water bottle adapter and cartridge replacement indicator 14-ounce weight Measures two by 7.5 inches (W x H) Lifetime Warranty MSR products are made in Seattle, Washington, and include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. About MSR MSR is part of a company named Cascade Designs, started by three friends and former Boeing engineers -- Jim Lea, Neil Anderson, and John Burroughs -- who were laid off from the aeronautics giant in 1971. Outdoor enthusiasts looking for the next great gear idea, they went on to design the world's first self-inflating mattress, the Therm-A-Rest. Today, Cascade Designs remains a private, family-owned company that has grown to be one of the most respected outdoor manufacturers in the world.