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MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.
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MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.

Item # 671113

$10.00

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Replacement SweetWater Purifier Solution for your SweetWater Purifier System--one bottle treats up to 80 gallons of tainted water.

  • SweetWater Purifier Solution is approved for use with the SweetWater Purifier System only, it is not recommended for use with other filter systems

Please note: MSR products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Made in USA.

Item 671113

MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz. Specs

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Weight2 fluid ounces

MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz. Customer Reviews

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MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.
 
3.3

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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  • Maintenance (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (5)
    • Hiking (4)
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    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Dec

    11

    2008

    (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    SweetWater = Great Marketing

    By Charlie2

    from Chicago, IL, USA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Low maintenance

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Hiking

      Comments about MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.:

      This product does exactly what it is supposed to do, kill all the viruses and bacteria in the water. Unfortunately, it is on the expensive side for what you get. If you went to the grocery store to buy this product, you would expect to spend 5 to 10 cents for a bottle this size, except you already have it at home in your laundry room. Sodium Hypochlorite, the active ingredient in SweetWater, is just common bleach.

      So, SweetWater is a good product in that it works as advertised, but when you run out, you can just refill the bottle with bleach from home and use it the same way. Of course, with the MSR product you know you are getting something that is not contaminated and you know you are getting something from a quality company that stands behind its products.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      11

      2008

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Hailing From The Land of Giardia

      By LEBL

      from Eagle River, AK

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Low maintenance

      Cons

      • Filtered water doesn't taste good

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.:

      Aside from the taste, (which is still totally tolerable) I don't see much wrong with this product. I've been using it for years and have never gotten sick. Unlike my friends who have not used it have gotten quite ill. Yea, you have to carry more than you need but, for me that's hardly an issue if it prevents me from getting sick in the woods.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      22

      2007

      (3 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Package is too large for backpacking

      By Arizona Hiker

      from Tempe, Arizona

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

        Cons

        • Have to repackage

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.:

        The bottle is too large for backpacking: 1-3/8" diameter, 4-3/8" tall. It's too heavy (3 oz). Why would I want to carry enough chlorine to treat 80 gallons of water?

        Since I typically need to treat 3 liters, I don't want to carry all that extra weight and cubes.

        This should be repackaged in a more convient size. Either single serving (3 liter) ampules or add a chlorine proof 1/8 ounce refillable bottle to the 2oz package.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        4

        2007

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good Stuff

        By Backpacker Paul

        from Huntsville, AL

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Good insurance

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.:

          After getting sick from filtering water downstream from a pasture, I bought some sweetwater. I haven't gotten sick since. Good insurance against waterborne viruses.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          24

          2009

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Does what it claims

          By krinkle

          from Southern California

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          Pros

          • Low maintenance

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.:

            As others have noted this is basically a bleach solution. That said it is made for treating water and I feel I don't have to worry about having some thing 'extra' in it that might hurt me. It is expensive, but I believe it's worth it. MSR is probably making a killing on it, but oh well it works.

            As for taste, I don't believe it effects taste too much. It does add that chlorine smell which I don't like, but can live with it if it means I won't have a bathroom emergency.

            Happy Trails!

            Service and delivery comments:

            Bought in store. I'm a little disappointed in the selection and stocking of product at my local REI.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Oct

            22

            2008

            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Very Expensive

            By Explorer Ron

            from Phoenix, Az

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                  Comments about MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.:

                  The only active ingrediant in this product is 3.5% sodium hypochlorite. This is common household bleach. This product is a little expensive for household bleach. I generally love MSR products. I have used their SweetWater filter for years and am very happy with it, but to kill virus' I am now using household bleach.

                  • Gift:
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                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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