Water Filter -Katdyn (1-2) person gravity bag- or MSR Sweet Water similar unit
reading the middle ground between our lightest and most durable filters, the SweetWater Microfilter makes water treatment easy. Simple, lightweight and versatile, it’s the perfect water treatment option for light to moderate use, with the capacity to easily step-up to the demands of the occasional big trip. It pumps easily with a 4:1 mechanical advantage, producing 1L per minute and can easily be cleaned in the field without tools to restore flow rates.
Package includes: SweetWater microfilter, 80-micron stainless-steel prefilter, (2) color-coded silicone hoses, foam float, water bottle adapter, cleaning brush, and stuff sack
- Testing: Testing: Meets NSF protocol P231 for removal of bacteria (99.9999%) and protozoa (99.9%) from beginning to end of filter life in “worst-case” water.
- Fresh Tasting Water: Activated carbon core helps eliminate taste and odors.
- Easy to Use: Unique lever-action pump handle has a 4-to-1 mechanical advantage,
- Lightweight: Weighing just 11 oz., it's one of the lightest filters on the market.
- Compact: Handle folds flat when not in use for easy packing and storage.
Weight (Metric) 0.32 kg - Width (Standard) 2 in - Width (Metric)5 cm
Length (Standard) 7.5 in - Length (Metric)19 cm
Effective against bacteria Yes - Effective against chemicals/toxins Yes
Effective against particulate Yes - Effective against protozoa Yes
Effective against viruses No - Filter media Silica
Depth Filter pore size (microns) 0.2 Flow (L/min) 1 liters per min Flow (strokes per liter)
75 Cartridge life 750 liters - Field cleanable Yes Field maintainable No
Water Bottle Adapter Yes
Cartridge replacement indicator Yes
