MSR - Miniworks EX Purifier

Get the added viral protection that's critical in popular wilderness areas and developing countries with this comprehensive purifier and microfilter system. The MiniWorks® Microfilter—MSR's best-selling filter for demanding conditions—utilizes a ceramic/carbon element to filter out waterborne bacteria and protozoa, as well as particulate, taste and odors at 1 liter per minute. When viruses are a concern, the chlorine-based Aquatabs® purification tablets add viral defense. Together they provide the most reliable water possible in a compact, lightweight system that's great for backpacking and international travel.

See the MSR Miniworks Ceramic Element for replacement filter

Features

• Effective Against: Viruses (99.99%), bacteria (99.9999%), protozoa (99.9%) and particulate. Meets U.S. EPA drinking water standards* and NSF protocol P231 testing standard.
• Iodine-Free: Aquatabs tablets inactivate viruses without bad-tasting iodine. Includes 50 individually packaged tablets. Each tablet treats up to 2 quarts of water depending on conditions.
• Reliable: Filter's durable ceramic/carbon element ensures safe, taste-free water—even with frequent, heavy use.
• Field-maintainable: Filter can be cleaned repeatedly for full flow recovery with no tools required.
• *U.S. EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for Testing Microbiological Purifiers

Specifications

• Weight: 1 lb / 0.46 kg
• Width: 2.75 in / 7 cm
• Length: 7.5 in
• Height: 5.5 in
• Effective against bacteria: Yes
• Effective against chemicals/toxins: Yes
• Effective against particulate: Yes
• Effective against protozoa: Yes
• Effective against viruses: Yes
• Filter media: Ceramic Plus Carbon
• Filter pore size (microns): 0.2
• Flow (L/min): 1 liters per min
• Flow (strokes per liter): 85
• Cartridge life: 2000 liters
• Field cleanable: Yes
• Field maintainable: Yes
• Water Bottle Adapter: Yes
• Cartridge replacement indicator: Yes
• Material(s): Ceramic