Gear Review
MSR MIOX Purifier w/ Batteries
Slow....
By frmbackpac2401525
Ranked #1142 - Trail Running Hydration
September 8, 2008
I bought one of these a few years back because it was so small. You can pare down the unit so that the kit will weigh about 4.25oz. But it takes a while to purify the water...not a big deal when you're at camp, but a pain when you're in the midst of hiking. The entire process takes about 10-12 minutes and you might have to do it twice (or more) times before it is purified. It comes with test strips that tell you if you were successful, so there is no guessing. Definitely check out the SteriPen if you're a hiker.
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Tech Specs:
- Purifying Element:
- Mixed oxidants (MIOX)
- Purification Rate:
- [Viruses and bacteria] 15min; [Giardia] 30min; [Cryptosporidium] 4hrs
- Volume:
- 1.05Gal (4L)
- Weight:
- [Pen] 3.5oz (99g); [Kit] 8oz (227g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, popular wilderness areas, rafting trips, foreign travel, disaster preparedness
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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