"very good system" - Review of MSR Sweetwater Purifier System

being new to the world of backpacking, i purchased this purifier system for my first trip. we used it every day, pumping probably 15L total, and it was a great working pump - it worked quickly and efficiently. i only had to clean it out three times, but despite the inconvenience, i guess it's better than drinking the crap i had to scrape out of the filter. folds up nicely, decently lightweight. the platypus included makes everything better - and the convenient hose connections make hooking the filter straight to your water bottle quite easy - raising the efficiency of the system (especially if you were alone and had no one to hold the bottle while you pumped). i never had the need to use the purifier drops. highly recommended - but do research before you buy to see if you really need a filter - in some places chemical treatment is a much lighter, more affordable route.
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