MSR SweetWater Purifier System

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The SweetWater Purifier System is a water purifier made by MSR. It has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. MSR Sweetwater Purifier System (Fall 2008) The Sweetwater Purifier System by MSR is a complete water purifier system. Ideal for use in developing countries and popular wilderness areas. Specifications: Effective against: Protozoa, Bacteria, Viruses, Particulate, Chemicals/Toxins Weight: 397 g / 14 oz. Dimensions: 19 x 5 cm / 7.5 x 2 in. Filter Matrix: Silica Depth Filter Filter Pore Size: 0.2 Micron Flow (Liters per minute): 1+ Liter Per Minute Flow (Strokes per liter): 70-80 Cartridge Life: 750 Liters Field Cleanable: Yes Features: Iodine-Free: No unpleasant iodine taste or health risk. Fast and Easy to Use: Pumps more than 1 liter per minute. Compact and Light: Handle folds flat for superior packability; entire system weighs only 397 g (14 oz.) Includes: SweetWater Microfilter, SweetWater Purifier Solution, and Platypus 2+ Bottle. Mechanical pumping advantage. Water bottle attachment. Cartridge replacement indicator. Redundant/backup protection"

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The MSR SweetWater Purifier System offers superior viral proitection. It removes waterborn bacteria and protozoan parisitesm and the chlorine based SweetWater Purifier Solution inactivates viruses. This system meets U.S. EPA requirements for microbiological water purifiers. Features: Iodine-free: Inactivates viruses without bad-tasting iodine.Pumps 1.25 liters per minute, then add five drops of the purifier solution per liter and wait five minutes for optimal protection.Lever-action pump handle has a 4-to-1 mechanical advantage and dual pump action, making pumping easier.Handle folds flat when not in use for easy packing and storage.Inactivates 99.99% of waterborne viruses; eliminates over 99.9999% of all waterborn bacteria and 99.9% of common protozoan parasites, such as giardia and cryptosporidia, as well as particulates.Specifications: Filter Life: Up to 750 liters (depending on conditions)One Bottle of Sweetwater Purifier Solution: Treats up to 300 litersWeight: 14 oz./395 gDimensions: 7.5 x 2 in./19 x 5 cm"

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"Get added viral protection in popular wilderness areas and developing countries with this combination purifier system. The SweetWater? Microfilter rem..."

From Backcountry.com:
"MSR's SweetWater Purifier System gives you added protection against bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. This backcountry kit includes a SweetWater Microfilter, an 80-micron stainless-steel prefilter, two color-coded silicone hoses, foam float, Universal Bottle Adapter plus cleanside cover, cleaning brush, ViralStop Purifier Solution and stuff sack. Simply pump the water through the SweetWater purifier, then add five drops of the purifier solution per liter and wait five minutes for the purification process to complete. MSR's water Purifier Solution inactivates 99.99 percent of waterborne viruses, bacteria, and common protozoan parasites, so you can avoid spending your camping or traveling expedition doubled over in your tent."

User Reviews

SweetWater Purifier System
Reviewed by RayRay, Dec 19, 2007

"Ok, I have used this pump on prolly around 15 full week long trips. The action of pumping is great you could no ask for anything better, and it pumps at a fast rate.

Personally I have never had a real problem with it. However I have been told (from reliable sources) that when this filter is used in water with a high amounts of silts and clays it tends to clog the filter up."

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SweetWater Purifier System
Reviewed by Jimmy B., Feb 10, 2005

"Let me start by saying that this is the easiest filter to pump. The lever action pump is great. And it filters water on the up and down stroke but. . . . .

I have had this for several years. The first few trips the filter worked fine. After that the filter started to require numerous cleanings while on the trail."

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