MSR Aquatabs Purification Tablets reviews and deals for sale

Stow MSR's Aquatabs Purification Tablets safely in your pack or ammo can before embarking on an extended backcountry trip or travels to the far corners of the globe. Water is always a priority, but if improperly treated it can quickly become your enemy. The Aquatabs Purification Tablets help keep you safe even in the most remote locations.
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from 24 Reviews
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Product Specifications

Brand MSR
Category Water Filters & Purification
Treatment Dosage 1 tablet
Recommended Use ultralight backpacking, international travel, emergencies
Manufacturer Warranty limited 3 years

MSR Aquatabs Purification Tablets Reviews

Unknwon
CL
September 6, 2020
6

Light and small.

I think for what these are they work great. Tabs are tiny and fit in any emergency kit. I’ve tried these as primary purification system on a trip to lone peak and on the cathedral traverse in the Tetons this summer. Even with flavoring the taste is grimace worthy. Probably worth bringing a small bottle filter and these as a back up.

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Lynsta Bemis
January 15, 2020
6

not effective against Cryptosporidium

My research shows: While Aquatabs are effective at neutralizing viruses, bacteria, and Giardia, they are not effective against Cryptosporidium. Aquatabs are not chlorine dioxide tablets, a water filter is needed first to remove larger particles and parasites like Cryptosporidium. While Cryptosporidium is not present in all backcountry water sources, if your filter breaks or clogs, read more it would be prudent to have a backup purification method that offers complete coverage, Clorine dioxide water purification tablets like Katadyn Micropur, Potable Aqua, or Aquamira Water Purification Tablets.

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Matt Schroer
September 17, 2019
10

My primary and my backup

Sure, having a filter is nice to get rid of the floaties when you come across a source with lots of CPOM or FPOM (that's coarse and fine particulate organic matter for you non-science types). But, if you spend most of your time in areas with pristine flowing water (like I do), there really is no need for a filter. These tablets nuke Giardia, protozoa, bacteria, and even viruses read more (unlike most filters). They do have a taste, but it is very subtle compared to iodine/potable aqua tabs. These are my 1st line of defense. And my backup. And my backpacking buddy's backup when his filter breaks on day 5 of seven. Just have some. Pro tip: If the water is really cloudy/murky, you can always strain it through a hankerchief (I always have one) or a coffee filter (weighs nothing), first.

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Matthew B.
September 1, 2019
10

Best Backup

Do I prefer to use a Steripen so I can actually taste that fresh, crisp mountain water? Yes, Obviously. But if it fails, or you forget it, this is the best bet. Weighs practically zilch so no excuse not to bring it along (Don't @ me ultralighters). The taste is, in purification tablet terms, subtle; you can taste it but pretty mild and honestly I've had metro water that was much read more MUCH stronger. I will say if you have to use a few of them over several days, when you return to metro treated water access, refills in your nalgene will seem to pick up an extra chlorine character if left in there for a few hours, dissipates mostly in about a week.

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Lindsay Gilbert - Gearhead
March 31, 2019
10

Necessity for backpacking/Int. travel

I keep these in my medical kit, just as a backup. Definitely nice to have these around if you get in a sticky situation where you need treated water! They're lightweight and take up almost no space, so why not have them around?

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Shone
March 9, 2019
8

Perfect

There weren't any options of sanitized water on my recent trek to Nepal. We had to filter mountain water throughout the duration of our climb. Besides waiting 30min for it to dissolve, it worked as advertised.

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Steve Schoen
February 8, 2019
10

Much needed back up!

I always carry these as a back up to my filtration system I use when in the backcountry. Hardly any taste, super easy and gets the job done.

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Jared G
September 10, 2018
10

Pack your filter, but take these too

I always take a filter- pump, gravity, or SteriPen but I also throw a pack of these in my pack as well. I have had each of the filters above fail for one reason or another so I don't leave home without them.

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Robert Lindsen
July 31, 2018
10

Stay hydrated!

When I'm climbing/hiking in the backcountry I always bring an MSR Trailshot filter, and these. The filter is great for getting water while on the move, a liter or two at a time; but these are perfect for once you've made camp, and want to have a few liters ready to go in the morning. Just fill up your bottles/bladders, and drop one of these in for every .75 liters, and in 30-60 read more minutes you've got safe drinking water ready to go. They're cheap and indispensable, and there's no reason not to have them in your kit.

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Russell Bangert
June 18, 2018
10

hardly noticeable taste

good enough to rely on as your plan A

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John Beyer
June 7, 2017
10

Great / light backup method

Weigh basically nothing and a great option to throw in your kit as a backup water purification method.

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Rachael Van Dolah
February 27, 2017
10

Better Safe Than Sorry!

I purchased these tablets mainly for travel. While most countries have clean drinking water available, the water quality can be questionable in some locations. I have used these tablets while in the Backcountry and found that they are easy to use, light weight to carry, and relatively quick at treating the water you intend to drink. I also really like that this particular tablet read more does not cause your water to taste like pennies or a swimming pool once treated. Overall never hurts to have a few stashed in your travel kit.

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Diana Jenson
January 25, 2017
10

As advertised

Work great. Everyone needs these for emergency use.

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Amy Skowronski
November 29, 2016
10

These are Great

They're small, they're lightweight, and they don't make the water taste weird. Neat!

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Maryana Vrubel
May 27, 2016
10

Great tablet

I'm not one that hates the taste of iodine like most people, but with these tablets, I really couldn't even taste it at all. They're a great way to save space and have with you at all times just in case.

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Megan Allyn
May 11, 2016
10

Tastes better than you'd think

Tried these out on a backpacking trip recently and was pleasantly surprised by the taste (or lack thereof). I've used other tablets in the past that definitely have stronger smell/taste. I'll use these from now on.

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Scott Hemming
April 26, 2016
10

Good Backup

I bring these in case there is a filter mishap

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Adam H.
November 18, 2015
10

They worked

I used these to supplement my Steripen (when I wasn't exactly sure of the source, or just didn't have the pen nearby) on a recent trip. I didn't get sick, so seems like they work just fine! Oh, and they taste like being at the pool, which for me wasn't a terrible thing.

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John Ross
June 26, 2015
10

Great for treating drinking water

Always in my pack as a backup to my Steripen. Check out the product page and FAQs: http://www.globalhydration.com/product-info/aquatabs-water-purification-tablets-49-mg-usa-pack

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Auskydiver
March 28, 2015
10

MUST HAVE

This is a must have in any survival kit. Plain & simple

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Megan S.
November 30, 2019
1

How many tablets does this include?

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Kris T.
December 10, 2013
1

Do these tablets have an expiry date?

Do these tablets have an expiry date?

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Maria C.
October 24, 2013
1

Anyone know how treatment time scales with...

Anyone know how treatment time scales with temperature.. I know the colder the water, the longer.. but at what temp do I need to start worrying about this? I lost my destructions.

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Danielle B.
May 3, 2013
1

iodine or chlorine dioxide?

iodine or chlorine dioxide?

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