Which MSR water filter ?

[preacherman]

My brother is in the States at the moment and will bring back whatever I need (within reason). I want to buy a water filter/purifier system. I have my eye on a MSR system but I am not 100% sure which model to go for. Has anybody here got any experience with these systems. Which one is the best, most user friendly and trouble free.

All advice appreciated.

 

[Graham_S]

I have the miniworks EX and I'm very happy with it

 

[preacherman]

Thanks Graham,

That model is one of two on my list. The other one is the Sweetwater purifier system. I like the fact that the miniworks is maintainable though and will probably go for that one.

 

[Graham_S]

It screws onto a MSR waterbladder or anything with the same size thread as a Nalgene bottle.
plus you can take it apart without tools to maintain it. spares kits are easily available too.

 

[preacherman]

Thanks again Graham,

Its good to hear about equipment from people with experience. Would you buy another one if your current one packed up for any reason ? A good indicator of satisfaction with a product I reckon.

 

[Jiffy]

I've had the Miniworks EX for years now and it's serving me fine. Field and Trek have had offers on the replacement cartridge and the little service kit so I've got everything to service it should I have any problems.

I have an adaptor to connect it to my Camelbak so I can just pump filtered water straight from the river into the bladder in my rucksack.

EDIT: Here's the one I've got:
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/product...ount=999&showall=true&filter_cat=EQUICAMPWPUR

 

[preacherman]

I've asked my brother to bring one back from the states for me. Cheaper than here !!!

Thanks Graham and Jiffy for the info.

 

[Nelis]

Hi Folks,

Just a question, I own a miniworks and after the last time I used it I became sick (eaten food coming out at the top and bottom). As some other people had the same discomfort I doubt it was the water (taken from the ourthe in the ardennes). but it made me wonder do you usually treat the water chemically after filtration ?

 

[Jiffy]

No, if I was worried about there being a virus in the water I'd boil it. If I was going to use iodine, I'd do it before filtering as I think iodine filters out so it doesn't taste so bad.