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MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.

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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

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MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz. Customer Reviews

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MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.

3.7

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Oct

2008

(5 of 6 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.

Oct

2007

(5 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Package is too large for backpacking

By Arizona Hiker

from Tempe, AZ

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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.

May

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Hailing From The Land of Giardia

By LEBL

from Eagle River, AK

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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.

Sep

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good Stuff

By Backpacker Paul

from Huntsville, AL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Apr

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.

Mar

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Effective but Too Big and Expensive

By bknight

from Dallas, TX

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Pros

Easy to use

Cons

Bulky
Heavy

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.:

This product has been part of my water treatment ritual for years. I guess that it works because I have never been sick. Measuring the drops is easy and accurate. The taste is not a problem.

The bottle is way too big and heavy for what I need as a solo backpacker. I pour most of it into another bottle and leave it at home.

Aug

2010

5.0

versatile product!

By KEM1

from Santa Rosa, CA

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Pros

Airline friendly
Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about MSR SweetWater Purifier Solution - 2oz.:

This is a great product for someone who does not want to carry a water treatment system. Works great and fast. No bad taste. A bit pricy, but totally worth it. Also great for traveling to other countries. Compact and discrete.