Clean and Safe Water! Reviews MSR Miniworks EX Microfilter

The MSR MiniWorks is a very compact and easy to use ceramic filter that easily outlasts any other filter I have ever used. As part of the EMS Strike Team we are dispatched to disaster areas where clean water may or may NOT be readily available, that makes purification a MUST for the stand-by bag.

A nice hike in the woods can lead to great adventures but only if you have the supplies, you don't have to carry a lot of water if you can make it as you go. Compact, light, easy to use, easy to maintain and easy to repair. 5 stars, it's something you can't live without.

• Lightweight and effective water filter designed for expedition use in demanding environments
• Durable carbon/ceramic element ensures safe, taste-free water'even with frequent, heavy use
• Fast flow of up to 1 liter per minute with the AirSpring Accumulator
• Field cleanable and maintainable--without tools
• Effective against protozoa, bacteria, chemicals/toxins, and particulate

MSR Miniworks EX Microfilter is lightweight (I used to have a Katadyn, which is built and weighs like a rock), so it's not going to add too much to your pack. It's heavier than chemicals or some of the UV systems, but it's not bad. It comes in a nice little mesh bag, so you can stuff it into a corner of your pack.

Put a coffee filter over the hose inlet and secure it with a twist-tie, rubber band, or fishing line. This will make your MSR filter pump more efficiently for longer without as-frequent element cleaning. Everytime you clean the element, you are scrubbing away some of the element's overall diameter.

Bring a spare filter element if you are going on an extended trip or are going to be absolutely dependent on this filter for your drinking water while you are out! You can take this MSR Miniworks EX Microfilter  virtually anywhere and be guaranteed clean, fresh tasting water. A must for any serious backpacker, as fluid retention is extremely important at all times.