Msr MiniWorks® EX Microfilter

The MiniWorks EX microfilter is the worldwide best-selling microfilter, delivering long-lasting, field-maintainable water filtration in demanding environments. Engineered for frequent and heavy use, it utilizes our workhorse Marathon™ EX carbon/ceramic element to ensure clean, reliable and taste-free water. Thanks to its innovative AirSpring Accumulator™, it's capable of pumping one liter per minute and the flow rate can be renewed easily and repeatedly in the field -- no tools required. It's lightweight and compact and, most importantly, been proven reliable by thousands of adventurers just like you.

Features:

• 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.
• Reliable: Durable carbon/ceramic element ensures safe, taste-free water -- even with frequent, heavy use.
• Field-maintainable: Can be cleaned repeatedly for full filter recovery with no tools required.
• Fast Flow: AirSpring Accumulator™ increases filtration speed; up to 1-liter per minute.
• Better-tasting Water: Carbon core removes unpleasant tastes and odors caused by organic compounds, such as iodine, chlorine, and pesticides.

Specifications:

• Weight (Standard): 1 lb
• Weight (Metric): 0.46 kg
• Width (Standard): 2.75 in
• Width (Metric): 7 cm
• Length (Standard): 7.5 in
• Length (Metric): 9 cm
• Height (Standard): 5.5 in
• Effective against bacteria: Yes
• Effective against chemicals/toxins: Yes
• Effective against particulate: Yes
• Effective against protozoa: Yes
• Effective against viruses: No
• Filter media: Ceramic Plus Carbon
• Filter pore size (microns): 0.2
• Flow (L/min): 1 liters per min
• Flow (strokes per liter): 85
• Cartridge life: 2000 liters
• Field cleanable: Yes
• Field maintainable: Yes
• Water Bottle Adapter: Yes
• Cartridge replacement indicator: Yes
• Material(s): Ceramic
• Country of Origin: Made in the U.S.A. of U.S. and Imported Materials