MSR

TrailShot Microfilter

My new favorite filter

I have used many filters and this one is now my favorite. Although I wish it had just a little longer hose. That is the only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars.

Faultless

Used this on multiple bikepacking trips with questionable and/or limited water on some occasions. It's lightweight and never let me down yet.

Bad quality, don't buy!

I used this filter for 4 months and it was not very effective. When I wanted to clean it and dry it in the sun, the filter changed shape and it was impossible to put it back together. For a product at this price, it is unacceptable not to be able to wash it. How can I get a refund?

This filter has a specific purpose

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I have 3 different water filters that I use in different circumstances. The trail shot is the only filter I have found that effectively pumps water out of puddles. I use it for mountain and desert trail runs where I don’t expect to find flowing streams or pools deep enough to fill the bottles I use for my katadyn befree system. The trail shot is slow and requires a little patience. That said it is still considerably faster than hunting for bigger pools or digging. This filter has saved my bacon multiple times. I much prefer the Katadyn befree system for runs where I have flowing streams ponds and mountain lakes for speed and simplicity.

Not working

I brought this and have tested it multiple times and it doesn’t work the filter pops up every time and water leaks out the sides not filtering the water or coming out at the proper place. Is this broken or am I using it wrong?

Great when it worked, those couple times..

Great filter when first purchased. Followed manufacturers instructions for handling, cleaning and storage. Despite this, the filter no longer worked after long term storage. It had only been used for two trips of approx 4 days each in length to filter water for one person.

It didn't suck (and that was the problem)

After three days on the Long Trail, my brand new Trail Shot stopped sucking. I tried to bring it back, but it was not happening. I had drops for backup. At the first trail town, I found a supplier. They agreed it was broken, and the (very) limited lifetime warranty consisted of paying retail for another filter. I won't be back.

Broke down after two weeks

After two weeks of use my msr trailshot broke and no longer filters :(

Just stopped working

I purchased this as a primary water filtering unit while on the go and at first it worked pretty good, it was slow to pump the water but the unit is so small what more could I hope for. I kept up on the cleaning and maintenance as directed and always took very good care of the unit. One day on a four day backpacking trip I was trying to pump water out of a stream and it just would not work, after inspection it seems the seals common to the body just gave up and air is able is getting pumped in and out instead of water. Very disappointed considering I only used it a handful of times.

Bolb discoloration

First time i'm writing a review And the filter work great over my weekend Hike it when I got back read the instructions and it said to sterilize it For long term use I have said to you six times A iodine tabs and leave it for a half hour which I did And now the bold has a severe discoloration to it