Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - 30-Pack reviews and deals for sale

Always carry

Only once have I had a filter fail, and I was glad I brought these. Easy to use, they weigh nothing and they kill everything, including crypto. The taste is minimal; open your bottle and let the air at it to lessen the taste. I like filter water directly into my water bladder, and then toss 2 Micropurs in on day 3 or 4 of a backpacking trip to clean it. A great product.

just in case

I always keep a few with my while hiking, backpacking and fly fishing. If something happens to my filter or I run out of water I know that I can use these and be safe.

Nice backup

Bought as a backup for backpacking in case my primary filtration fails, have yet to use them but for the price it's an added comfort in the backcountry.

Takes 4 hours for everything.

Purification time for everything is 4 hours. From what I can tell works great. We always have there in the pack and even keep some at home just incase.

Taste isn't terrible

A stable in any emergency kit. Also really handy on long trail runs where carrying a pump doesn't make sense. I would highly recommend keeping a couple of these packets in your bag.

Forget about water purifier pumps

Why carry the extra weight of a pump? these tablets work great and really don't have much of a taste. They are perfect for backpacking. I treat a gallon a day with them every trip I go on. Beats bending over a river and working a pump for 5 minutes.

Emergency kit essential

I bought these for my emergency kit, both for on the trail and at home... just in case!

Essential

These tablets are essential for treating water in the backcountry. They don't taste horrible, and they work quickly at killing most virus and bacteria. The individually perforated tablet packages make it easy to pack just the right amount for any trip.

Bought as backup

I bought these for a backup to a filter, they are nice to have in case of an emergency.

When You've Gotta Be Sure

I often double up on filtration when I'm pulling water from questionable sources. Typically I've used a sawyer and iodine when I'm extra paranoid. These work better than iodine and don't taste bad. It's worth the piece of mind in situations where you absolutely cannot get sick.

Tastes way better than I anticipated

These are the best for out in the wild when water either isn't readily available or you are too tired to pump with your filter (we've all been there). Taste is honestly not bad at all and doesn't stain your camelbak bladder or nalgene dark brown like other iodine tablets I've used in the past. I always have a couple packs of these stashed in my backpacks and car and of course always… read more bring them in addition to my water filtration system on backpacking trips. For sure recommend!

Good backup water treatment

Great to throw in your bag as a backup.

Tastes ok

My brother used some of these on a recent trip and said they worked well - taste OK and he didn't get sick - so I bought some for myself to throw in a bug out bag and have generally for a backpacking trip coming up.

Decent Purification

I only use these as a backup to my filter. I've used Aqua Mira before and like it, but these tablets are handy. I'm going to stay with Aqua Mira for long hikes and continue to use these tablets periodically, but not as my primary method of purifying water.

Pure

In any situation you might need some good water and of course water is essential for us to live. Have not used these Pure tablets, but you know I will!

Works, Tastes ok

I purchased these when I was doing the Salkantay Trek in Peru. They are small and easy to pack. Water tastes better than most other purifying tabs.

best tablets I have used

I typically come prepared enough on the water purification front to not need tablets, but always carry them for back-up. I have only had to use these once, but I was 16 miles from the nearest city on a 260+ mile hike and this got my up and over the pass without getting any nasty tummy bugs. I have used other types of purification tablets and these bar far had the least taste when… read more the water was ready to drink. A big bonus for tablets, as taste is one of my least favorite aspects of having to use tablets. A must as a back-up to a quality water filter.

Do the trick

Haven't failed me yet.

Great for emergency backup

Just in case the filter breaks these are a great backup option; Light, packable, and minimal taste.

Saving for an emergency

I got these for a canyoneering trip down to Escalante, UT just in case the Miox Purifier and Katadyn Vario both failed from the very silty river water. I ended up not needing them which is fine with me. I'll just hold onto these for an emergency water purification situation. It's always good to be prepared!

what is the expiration date on these if I buy now? I would like to get tablets that have as close to the 5 year shelf life left... how many years are left on the batch i'll be shipped?

Will these tablets cause stainless steel...

Will these tablets cause stainless steel water bottles to corrode?

If I filled a 3 liter Camelbak Antidote...

If I filled a 3 liter Camelbak Antidote Reservoir with flowing stream water in the mountains, would three of these tablets completely purify the full three liters or would tripling up not have the same effect as one tablet with only one liter of water?

I have an PUR Guide Filter/Purifier with...

I have an PUR Guide Filter/Purifier with the old Iodine Filters, and am wondering if I replace the filters with the new filters (w/o Iodine ring) will the water be pure enough to drink straight from the filtration? Do I need to take some of the purification tablets as well? I'll be spending 8 days in the back-country of Belize and could really help knowing how to handle their water.… read more I've used the PUR Guide here in the states with nothing but great results, but what about there in Belize.

can you use just these tablets and no...

can you use just these tablets and no filter? or are they only used in conjunction with a filter?

I am traveling to a foreign country with...

I am traveling to a foreign country with my two year old and the water is not safe to drink. He has a bad habit of getting bath water in his mouth. Could I treat the water with these and then feel safe if he get some in his mouth? How long should it sit in the water? Will it be ok for his skin? Can we wash dishes with the water that has been purified with these?

I'm also going to Peru this summer. Jason,...

I'm also going to Peru this summer. Jason, would you take these over the MSR Miox Pen? I'm thinking of using both? Will these pills clean the lid, bottle, and threads of a nalgene the way MIOX will?

I'm going with two girlfriends to Peru to...

I'm going with two girlfriends to Peru to hike Machu Picchu next month. We're trying to decide on the best option for purifying our water on the 5 day trek. We're going with a tour group and they will boil the water for us, but we want to be extra cautious. Would it be acceptable to throw one of these tablets into a liter of their boiled water and drink it 15 minutes later? Also,… read more I have a 3 liter pack -- could I just put 3 tablets in the already boiled 3 liters of water IN my hydration pack? Thank you for any advice you may have for us!!

I'm curious, Is it advisable to purify 3...

I'm curious, Is it advisable to purify 3 liters at one time in the same container, with three tablets, of course? Do people do this?

Can I use this to treat warm or even hot...

Can I use this to treat warm or even hot water? I'm going on a trip to Africa. For a climb, some suggested to treat water even after the water is boiled by the accompanying staff (the reason is at high altitude the water might not have been completely boiled to bateria free level). Thanks.

Can these be taken on an airplane? We've...

Can these be taken on an airplane? We've read conflicting information and are flying to Nepal in a few weeks.

Why should I trust my life to China with...

Why should I trust my life to China with the constant scandals of contaminated product imports?

Some packages are labeled micropur water...

Some packages are labeled micropur water purifier tabs and others are labeled micropur water purifier tabs ultralight series. What is the difference? Thanx, Vince

Hi! First, My english is poor, I'm sorry...

Hi! First, My english is poor, I'm sorry about that... And Why Katadyn Official Website say: "each Micropur tablet is individually wrapped and has a shelf life in (excess of 5 years)." http://www.katadyn.com/usen/service/news/detail/article/2009/08/27/us-military-choose-katadyn-micropur-mp1-purification-tablets/ Backcountry.com Say: "Tablets are individually sealed for longest… read more shelf life (3 years)."

Has anyone used these in Africa? I'm headed...

Has anyone used these in Africa? I'm headed to Malawi for three months and am trying to figure out what the best water purification method is. I'm assuming a flitered bottle thing, but I'd like to have these too. Could you double the two methods up? Would that kill me?

The ceramic filter cracked on my water...

The ceramic filter cracked on my water purifier so now I am looking at tablets for a cheap alternative. I know you cannot use Iodine for extended use but are there time limitations to the use of this product. I will in the nevada wilderness for 55 days and I need a cheap water purification solution.

OK, 4 hours, 20 minutes, 15 minutes -- how...

OK, 4 hours, 20 minutes, 15 minutes -- how does one decide? I'm planning a trip to the Sierra where the water will most likely be in the 30 degree F range, possibly in the low 40's. How do I determine how long to treat the water?

I'm going to India . What about using it...

I'm going to India . What about using it for hotel water not suited for drinking?

Why not use Micropur tablets before...

Why not use Micropur tablets before filtering? Everyone has said that they use them afterwards.