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MSR SweetWater Purifier System
MSR's SweetWater Purifier System gives you added protection against bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. This backcountry kit includes a SweetWater Microfilter, an 80-micron stainless-steel prefilter, two color-coded silicone hoses, foam float, Universal Bottle Adapter plus cleanside cover, cleaning brush, ViralStop Purifier Solution and stuff sack. Simply pump the water through the SweetWater purifier, then add five drops of the purifier solution per liter and wait five minutes for the purification process to complete. MSR's water Purifier Solution inactivates 99.99 percent of waterborne viruses, bacteria, and common protozoan parasites, so you can avoid spending your camping or traveling expedition doubled over in your tent.
Bottom Line: This system helps you say bye-bye to viri whether you're hiking up mountains in Peru or camping closer to home.
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Simple, field maintainable, reliable
By: Gluemess
August 30, 2008
This is filter #4 for me. I have had the PUR Expedition, Katadyn Explorer, and am replacing the Vario with this one. I like that the filter is simple, and can easily be cleaned in the field, something I was used to with my old Expedition. I also like the action on the pump, compared to other straight shafted models. It helps make pumping easier. The flow rate is a little slower that I have been used to, but ultimately I am comfortable in trading off for the reliability and size of the Sweetwater. As far as clogging... I used it on about 40 L of water, without having to brush out the filter, but if water is really mirky, you could add the optional silt stopper, and that should eliminate most of the clogging particulate from entering the filter cartridge.
reliable for a few trips only
By: garred finglegringe
June 10, 2009
this is the second one that blew out on me. after a few trips, the pump stops working. does this mean that one should bring a second unit on a trip in case the original pump breaks? that's like the tail wagging the dog. looking for another solution. i'll give this pump a d+ ...MSR, get it together!
Lets say the last time this product was used it was 5 years ago
Lets say the last time this product was used it was 5 years ago and upon finding it in a box, found that internal components were damp. Can the unit be revived?
By: Mr. Outdoor-z
November 29, 2008
Easy
By: Kevin Curry
May 5, 2009
I love my sweetwater pump. The water tastes great, I've never gotten sick, it never clogs and hasn't broken. The pump is very field serviceable and easy to clean.
Does it come with platapus water bottle?
Does it come with platapus water bottle?
By: bgenco2412001
September 11, 2008
No. You buy your own bladder.
By: Barrett Wood
September 17, 2008
I bought mine a few years ago and it came with one.
By: Mark McDonnell
May 16, 2009
Broke when I really needed it
By: Ronnie
December 22, 2008
The Sweetwater was my pride and joy for several trips into the backcountry and it served me well.
About the 5-6th time I used it I was on an aborted hike/raft trip after all our rafts flipped us into the river at 7pm with only a few hours of daylight left. It was going to be a long night. Thank goodness I had my water filter, until, of course, the pivot system cracked on me and broke completely.
I returned it. The thing has way too many moving parts. I went to a Katydyn.
Love it!
By: Mark McDonnell
May 15, 2009
I really like this system. I've used it 10 or 12 times so far. I like being able to attach directly to a Nalgene and mine came with a Platypus bladder. It doesn't flow as fast as my son's Katydyn Hiker but it's not that much slower and I have peace of mind that it's getting everything. Plus the MSR is easier to clean in the back country.
Clogs too easy.
By: MountainMan Cowboy
July 23, 2008
Don't bother. It will only get you halfway there.
Awesome Filter
By: tedmccarty1393317
January 4, 2009
I love this water filter. It is very lightweight and easy to pack. Works great and is practically hassle free. If you're looking for an affordable, lightweight filter, this is it.
Easy to use
By: longhorn5739
January 7, 2009
Quite easy to operate. Little confused / paranoid about the best way to repack it on the trail to avoid cross-contamination. (I'm a microbiologist & and so always thinking about this.)
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