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10/25/20
great for backup
Likes
bought to carry on day hikes for those "oops" times when I don't have water and need it if a source is available. Haven't used it except in the kitchen sink. works good
Dislikes
none as of yet
07/06/20
Trail runner. This is essential gear.
Likes
Compact. Fits nicely in my running vest and is very quick and handy.
Dislikes
Not ideal for backpacking. I use the larger for MSR Miniworks for that.
11/30/19
Compact lightweight filter
Likes
Great filter! The flowrate is good initially but with time it decreases and it takes some time to fill up a bottle.
Dislikes
The flow rate decreases with use and does not restore fully with cleaning.
11/26/19
Initial impressions: fast and lightweight
Likes
- doesn't take long to fill two 650mL cycling bottles - easy to use and lightweight for bike packing
Dislikes
- none so far, but have not used extensively in field
09/12/19
A Must Have In The Backcountry
Likes
I've been lucky over the years that I haven't gotten sick considering some of the water sources I've refilled from. - This thing is tiny by comparison to other filters I've carried backpacking which I'd never consider carrying while running. - While it's filtration is rather high tech, it's use is quite easy and requires no special training (if my dogs had thumbs, they'd use it too). - I have to say this is just another example of the top notch gear that MSR develops.
Dislikes
I've used it a few times over this past summer of running and haven't come up with any dislikes.
08/09/18
Better pumps out there
Likes
Weight Pump speed
Dislikes
Short hose for water access. Clogs very quickly.
07/20/18
Awesome little filter
Likes
Quick and easy
Dislikes
Hose could be longer
06/21/18
Best of Class.
Likes
Speed of filter, weight, ease of use.
Dislikes
Length of tube, cost of replacement filter after freezing.
03/22/18
Best
Likes
I did a lot of research before buying this filter. To me nothing else was as convenient or easy to use.
Dislikes
None
12/29/17
Love this filter
Likes
Very easy to use and not too slow. My new go-to.
Dislikes
None.
10/07/17
The best water filtration I've used to date!!
Likes
Ease of use and maintenance. Fast and easy when you're on the go for your hikes. I only use my Sawyer mini as a backup now.
Dislikes
Filter replacement should be similar pricing to a Sawyer mini.
09/07/17
Quick water
Likes
Can get water out of a small area where some other filters need more water to quickly fill dirty reservoir. Light weight and relatively small
Dislikes
Can get tiresome trying to fill a large quantity of water. Pickup hose could be longer