User Review: MSR MiniWorks EX

MSR MiniWorks EX
Above: The current MiniWorks EX, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 2.5 of 5 stars

This filter is okay. The bad little ex-soldier in me was attracted to it because you can easily field strip it for maintenance. Unfortunately, I find it needs a lot of this. It clogs often and pumps VERY SLOWLY, even in very clear water conditions. I eventually replaced the filter element to see if it would improve with no such luck.

My other filter is a Katadyn Hiker. It's the filter I actually use. It's lighter, more compact, and pumps faster. The MiniWorks is not that bad, but it's not that good either. It's become my loaner for friends who don't have a filter.

'Nuff said.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the MiniWorks EX at 10 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Miniworks EX Microfilter (Fall 2008)$84.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
MiniWorks Ex Ceramic Water Filter$84.90Buy Now
MiniWorks Ex Water Filter$84.90Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
MiniWorks EX Water Filter Pump$84.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
MSR MiniWorks EX Water Filter$84.95Buy Now

RockCreek
MiniWorks EX MicroFilter$84.95Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
Miniworks EX$84.95Buy Now

EMS
MiniWorks EX Water Filter$84.95Buy Now

Gear for Adventure
MiniWorks EX Water Filter$84.95Buy Now

Beyond Outside
MiniWorks EX$79.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
MiniWorks Ex$84.95Buy Now

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