Katadyn Micropur MP1 Purification Tablets

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The Micropur MP1 Purification Tablets is a chemical water treatment made by Katadyn. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"Katadyn Micropur MP1 is the latest addition to Katadyn's Ultralight Series. This little tablet does it all. Micropur MP1 is the only product of its kind, EPA registered as a microbiological water purifier. Micropur MP1 tablets release chlorine dioxide, the same substance used in municipal drinking water plants worldwide. So not only is the water safe to drink, it also tastes great. Tablets are individually sealed for longest shelf life (3 years). Each of the 30 tablets included treats 1 liter of water. Wait time is as follows: 5 minutes for Viruses and Bacteria in all water, 30 minutes for Crypto and Giardia in normal water (60 F, clear water), and 4 hours for Crypto in worst case water (39 F, very dirty, slightly acidic water, i.e. the kind you'd want to double pump with a purifier). **INCLUDES 30 TABLETS."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Meeting EPA purification guidelines, the Katadyn Micropur Water Purification Tablet is effective against harmful bacteria, virus, cysts, and controls Cryptosporidium. Fresh water tasting, one tablet treats l quart."

From RockCreek:
"The Katadyn Micropur Tablets should be a part of everyone's backpack, emergency kit and even be put in your toiletry kit when you travel. These are the only EPA registered Purification tablets on the market and are made to kill viruses, bacteria, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia. Effective tablets with almost no taste and are super lightweight, with the ability to purify up to 1 quart (liter) of water."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Only EPA Registered Purification Tablets on the Market - effective against Cryptosporidium, Giardia, bacteria, and viruses. The only disinfection system effective against viruses, bacteria, cryptosporidium, and Giardia Fresh tasting water - no unpleasant taste Easy to use tablets The same proven technology that is used in municipal water supplies Lightweight and compact - ideal for traveling, lightweight backpacking, and emergency use Purification Method: Chlorine Dioxide Tablets Output: 1 tablet treats 1 quart (1 liter) of water Capacity: 30 tablets"

User Reviews

Micropur MP1 Purification Tablets
Reviewed by Soulfrk, Sep 11, 2007

"I used them this weekend and there is noticeable chlorine like taste. I'm very glad I also brought my pump. Here is the quick and dirty:

Use one tablet per liter of water. Allow 4 hours to dissolve and treat the water; pretty simple.

The idea was rather than have to pump out 3 liters of water first thing in the morning."

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Micropur MP1 Purification Tablets
Reviewed by Nathan V, Sep 04, 2007

"Personally I really like these. They are light, small, easy to use. One tablet treats one liter of water which is really handy if you carry water in one liter increments. There is a bit of an aftertaste, but not too bad, and not as bad as iodine."

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Micropur MP1 Purification Tablets
Reviewed by Zvezda, Feb 27, 2006

"I use these tablets in conjunction with my MSR Miniworks EX filter to catch viruses. These tablets are small, light, and leave no lingering taste in the water. They're also handy to have around in the event of an emergency, especially since they will kill Crypto (takes four hours for crypto, 15 minutes for viruses)."

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