MSR Miox
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Reviewed by 11 Trailspace users
Description
The Miox is a water purifier made by MSR. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 11 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. MSR Miox Purifier With Battery (Fall 2009) The Miox Purifier is an ultralight, super-compact water purifier. Perfect for large groups, extended trips, and disaster-preparedness. Specifications: Effective against: Protozoa, Bacteria, Viruses, Chemicals/Toxins Weight: 99 g / 3.5 oz. Dimensions: 18 x 2.5 cm / 7 x 1 in. Battery life: Up to 200 Liters Features: No Pumping: Simply add water, shake, and press a button. Iodine-Free: No unpleasant iodine taste or health risk. Efficient: Purifies up to 4 liters of water per dose."
From Ramsey Outdoor:
"The MIOX Purifier represents a revolution in water treatment. It?s ultralight, compact, and easy to use - with no pumping, maintenance, or iodine required."
From RockCreek:
"The MIOX Purifier, by MSR, represents a revolution in water treatment. It s ultralight, compact, and easy to use with no pumping, maintenance, or iodine required."
From Massey's:
"MIOX PurifierThe MIOX Purifier represents a revolution in water treatment. Ita s ultralight, compact, and easy to usea "with no pumping, maintenance, or iodine required. No pumping requiredJust add water, shake, and press a button. Purifies water without iodineNo health risk or unpleasant iodine taste. Great for large volumes of waterPerfect for groups or extended trips. Ultralight and compactFits in your pocket to go anywhere. Reliable purificationInactivates all viruses, bacteria, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium. Dwell timesViruses, bacteria: 15 min.Giardia: 30 min.Cryptosporidium: 4 hrs. WeightPen: 3.5 oz./99 gKit: 8 oz./227 g Kit includesMIOX Purifier, salt, batteries, safety-indicator strips, instruction booklet, quick-reference card, and storage sack."
User Reviews
Miox
Reviewed by arborrider05, May 28, 2008
For traveling over the last two years I've taken along a Sweetwater filter and the MSR MIOX."
Miox (Military Version)
Reviewed by AJ, Apr 20, 2008
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Reviewed by Keith Sivley, Apr 09, 2007
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Reviewed by e_l_green, Aug 15, 2006
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Reviewed by canuck, Nov 23, 2005
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Reviewed by jasperbr, Sep 11, 2005
It does leave a slight taste and as my friend found out the solution it creates will act like bleach to your clothing if you spill it on yourself."
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Reviewed by Sean Daugherty, Feb 10, 2005
I have found that the Miox Pen produces odorless, clean-tasting water with no chlorine taste, when properly used on backcountry water sources according to directions with proper dosages and wait times."
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Reviewed by John, Jan 07, 2005
I find the Miox indispensible in the winter."
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Reviewed by Daniel, Nov 08, 2004
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Reviewed by Doug Darlington, Nov 07, 2004
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Reviewed by John, Jul 27, 2004
My complaint with the unit is that I was assuming I would be getting taste-free water treatment."
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Miox at 10 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
Campmor | Miox Water Purifier | $139.95 | Buy Now |
Backcountry.com | MIOX Purifier w/ Batteries | $139.95 | Buy Now |
Moosejaw | Miox Purifier With Battery | $139.95 | Buy Now |
REI | MIOX Water Purifier | $139.95 | Buy Now |
Ramsey Outdoor | Miox? | $139.95 | Buy Now |
Tahoe Mountain Sports | Miox Purifier | $129.95 | Buy Now |
RockCreek | Miox Water Purifier | $139.95 | Buy Now |
Massey's | MSR MIOX Purifier | $129.95 | Buy Now |
Gear for Adventure | Miox Pump Free Water Purifier | $119.95 | Buy Now |
US Outdoor Store | MIOX® Purifier | $139.95 | Buy Now |
