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Katadyn MyBottle/Exstream Virustat Replacement Kit

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Item # 651545

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This Katadyn MyBottle/ExStream Virustat kit contains complete replacement parts for the MyBottle and Exstream water purification bottles.

Kit includes pre-filter, cyst filter and ViruStat cartridge
Change the ViruStat Cartridge after 200 refills
Change the cyst and pre-filter when water flow becomes constricted

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Katadyn MyBottle/Exstream Virustat Replacement Kit Customer Reviews

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Exstream Virustat Replacement Kit

3.0

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Oct

2011

4.0

Works just fine

By Gideongirl

from Las Vegas, NV

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Pros

Easy to Use
Good Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Exstream Virustat Replacement Kit:

I travel to 3rd world countries where there is a dirth of potable water. This has been great for my needs and has often kept me from using my hosts' scant potable water supply. The only awkward thing is that patience is required since it is necessary to squeeze the bottle and the flow, as mentioned before, is not large. I haven't any complaint about the taste; it seems ok to me.

Jul

2011

1.0

NASTY

By BILL BUTLER

from Placitas, NM

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NAUSEATING

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DON'T USE

Comments about Exstream Virustat Replacement Kit:

I carried this for a couple years, just in case I needed it. Last month I lost all my water due to the failure of my water containers, so I really, really needed it!!!It is very difficult to use with my medium strength hands, and the taste of iodine is so amazingly strong that IT MAKES ME GAG AND THROW UP! I was in 100 degree heat in Utah, and had a tiny amount of water from this thing that I couldn't drink. I had to make a very hasty retreat back to civilization, cutting my excursion very short. This is a NASTY PRODUCT, as throwing up when you have no water makes the situation even worse!!!

Jun

2011

5.0

No Pumping, No Waiting

By Dutch Oven

from Northern NM

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Pros

Compact
Easy to Use
Good Quality
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking/Camping

Comments about Exstream Virustat Replacement Kit:

I've been using this with the ExStream XR bottle for over a year. It is great because it really lightens my load while backpacking. You can refill it with fresh, cold water at a stream crossing and you're good to go. You don't have to sit and pump or wait for tablets to dissolve. It's true that you have to squeeze the bottle to drive the water through, and the flow rate is no fire hose. Sometimes an iodine taste can be present, which to mean means it's time to renew. Regardless, this is a great product if you know water will be available. Carry less weight!

Jun

2011

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2.0

Poor value and performance for the money

By flymiester

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Compact
Complete filtration
Lightweight

Cons

Constant fills
Cost to maintain
Difficult to Use

Best Uses

Ultralight
Water Bottles

Comments about Exstream Virustat Replacement Kit:

I am mid-weight packer and adventurer and have an older Extreme XR bottle system, similar to the new Mybottle. Originally bought this bottle on sale for less than $35 at REI. Tried it out extensively while packing in and around Oklahoma back country during hot summer months and some solo stuff out in the Olympics. It does work and filters great even from relatively stagnant water. Be careful not to separate the individual pieces or you could defeat the sterilization process. The day before your trip, need to saturate the components in clean water to reactivate the elements if dry. It is not useful for filtering water for cooking, cleaning, etc. For the cost I would rather, use the Katadyn hiker system and with a Platypus 3L bag. May be a good all in one system for the ultralight purist.