M.S.R. launches Guardian Gravity Purifier for Spring 2021
A Fast Virus-Removing, 10-Liter Gravity System For Groups & Adventure Travelers
Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), the high-performance outdoor equipment brand and leader in water treatment science, is excited to announce the launch of the Guardian™ Gravity Purifier for spring 2021. The Guardian™ Gravity Purifier is a state-of-the-art, versatile, high-volume water purifier—and the only gravity purifier on the market that meets the rigorous N.S.F. protocol P248 military testing standard. It’s also the only gravity purifier to offer that level of protection with such a fast flow rate, delivering 1 liter in 2 minutes, which is 2.5 times faster than the next closest competitor.
Using the advanced hollow fiber technology of M.S.R.’s award-winning Guardian Pump™, this gravity-powered sibling features two-stage purification: a .02 micron hollow fiber membrane that removes viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and particulate; and activated carbon to reduce chemicals, tastes and odors. Both the original Guardian™ Pump and new Guardian™ Gravity Purifier stand out because they remove not just bacteria and protozoa, but the tiniest waterborne pathogens—viruses—as well, which are of greater concern as more and more people visit the backcountry with less regard for their waste. With the new Guardian™ Gravity Purifier, you get this high level of protection in a high-volume, versatile, convenient system that serves all of your daily water needs quickly and easily.
The Guardian™ Gravity Purifier meets the rigorous N.S.F. Protocol P248 testing standard used by the U.S. military, which is the strictest scientific standard for verifying that a device safely removes microbiological threats from all types of backcountry water. To meet the full standard, products must complete a 10-day test challenged with both contaminated tap water and extremely dirty, “worst-case scenario” water that is worse than any water likely to be found in the backcountry. Every M.S.R. filter and purifier, including the new Guardian™ Gravity Purifier, passes the full 10-day test—at the beginning, middle, and even end of the cartridge’s life. Furthermore, because M.S.R. has an in-house lab, all filters and purifiers are able to be tested throughout different stages of production, in different user scenarios, and before each and every product goes out the door.
“The Guardian™ Pump Purifier launched in 2016 and was the first water purifier to bring advanced technology originally developed for the U.S. military to backpackers, international travelers, and those stocking emergency kits,” said Sarah Courtney, M.S.R. Category Manager – Snow and Water Products. “The original Guardian™ took six years of research and development with M.S.R.’s in-house water laboratory and in collaboration with the U.S. military and has won over 15 awards over the years thanks to its unrivaled protection, advanced military-grade technology, and super-fast flow rate. The new Guardian™ Gravity Purifier features a high-enough flow rate for purifying water quickly via a convenient gravity system, as well as fibers designed small enough to block viruses – a true engineering feat!”
Great for backpacking groups, as well as adventure travelers seeking to avoid bottled water, this USA-made gravity purifier features a 10-liter collection bag that fills easily at both sinks and wild sources and rugged, compact construction that travels well in carry-on luggage and smaller packs. It also includes a universal bottle adaptor, making it versatile for use with any bottle, and a compact premium zipper carry case. Finally, no backflushing is necessary: simply open the integrated purge valve and quickly flush the system to clean and maintain its flow.
- Flow Rate: 1 liter/2 minute
- Capacity: up to 3,000 liters
- Weight: 18.7 oz
- Price: $249.95 USD
The Guardian™ Gravity Purifier will launch to the public starting January 1, 2021.
About MSR® (Mountain Safety Research)
Seattle-based M.S.R. has been engineering standard-setting high-performance outdoor equipment since 1969. A commitment to quality manufacturing and innovation ensures customers are outfitted with the finest, most reliable gear available for outdoor adventures. M.S.R. product lines include stoves, fuel, cookware, water treatment and hydration systems, shelters, snowshoes, snow tools, and backcountry poles. The majority of M.S.R. products are made in the company’s Seattle, U.S.A., and Cork, Ireland manufacturing facilities. For more information, visit www.msrgear.com.
Delivers A Superior User Experience With Its High-Performance, Fast And Easy To Use Filter Design.
Platypus® introduces the QuickDraw™ Microfilter System, its first foray into the ultralight personal water filtration market. This premier filtration system is incredibly intuitive, simple to use, fast, and durable. The QuickDraw™ will be available to consumers starting Spring 2021.
The QuickDraw™ Microfilter uses a .2 micron hollow fiber cartridge to remove 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa as required by the NSF P231 standard. This affordable filter is not only designed to keep users safe with its high-performance technology, it also offers a fantastic user experience. The QuickDraw™ is ready to go out of the box and features the sturdy, flip-to-open clean side cap design from the Platypus DuoLock bottle, a grippy-but-not-sticky filter cartridge over mold, and an easy-to-fill extra-wide mouth reservoir with a convenient handle. The dirty side cap creates a reliable seal to prevent any seepage, ensuring dirty water cannot contaminate the clean side or any belongings in a pack.
To use the QuickDraw™ Microfilter System simply fill the reservoir to capacity, thread the dirty side of the filter cartridge into the reservoir, invert the system while positioning the spout over your clean reservoir, and squeeze. Unlike most comparable filtration systems, the QuickDraw user has the ability to quickly perform an integrity check should it be dropped or frozen to determine if it’s still safe to use. It also features an easy shake-to-clean technique that allows the QuickDraw™ to maintain fast flow rates for the duration of its lifetime with no disassembly or back-flushing. In the end, it’s the details—from the tiny to the critical—refined for the best user experience on the market that set the QuickDraw apart.
The system comes with a dirty reservoir that is made of the same proprietary taste-free and durable film as Platypus’ award-winning hydration reservoirs. The filter is also compatible with multiple bottle types if users prefer other Platypus reservoirs, or even smartwater® bottles, a popular lightweight option amongst thru-hikers. Additionally, users can drink directly from its ergonomic drink spout, which may eliminate the need for a clean reservoir altogether.
“The QuickDraw offers a solution to both long-distance backpackers where 30 mile days require constant hydration, but demand a minimum pack weight, as well as a solution for the novice hiker looking for an easy, effective and affordable option,” said Sarah Courtney, Cascade Designs’ Category Manager – Snow and Water Products, “With the fill and squeeze solution, you reduce the weight and complexity of your filter as well as reduce the total water weight you need to carry.”
Fill and squeeze. Ultralight water filtration has been simplified to just that. We weren’t the first ones to do it, but we just became the best. Let’s start with safety: unlike its competitors, you can perform an integrity check on the Quickdraw should it be dropped or frozen to determine if it’s still safe to use. The hollow fiber cartridge can filter 1L in under 30 seconds and features an easy shake-to-clean technique so it stays fast day after day, trip after trip. The included QuickDraw dirty reservoir is made of the same proprietary taste-free and durable film as our award-winning hydration reservoirs. It’s wide mouth and convenient fill handle to make filling a full liter of water at any source a breeze. Have your own dirty reservoir? Buy just the cartridge and thread it onto a smartwater® bottle, a platy SoftBottle™, or a Platy 2L and you’re ready to remove 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa from your water all the same. Oh, and the whole system weighs 3.5 oz (101g). Additional features:
- The filter and reservoir system weighs just 3.5 oz (100g); the filter only weighs 2.2 oz (61g).
- Capable of filtering 1L of water in less than 30 sec.
- A lifetime capacity of 1000L+ of real backcountry water that you can expect to encounter.
- Removes 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa as it pertains to the NSF P231 standard.
- Several compatible reservoirs and multiple-use modes, including the option to drink directly from the spout.
- An attached clean side cap that keeps the spout dirt-free; dirty side cap prevents contaminated water from dripping out when packed.
- Minimalist design requiring no extra parts to clean and maintain in the field or out.
- Backed by the Platy commitment to excellence and a limited lifetime warranty.
- Price: QuickDraw Microfilter System $39.95 USD and QuickDraw Microfilter $29.95 USD
- Weight: 3.6 oz. (101 grams), Microfilter without the reservoir weighs 2.2 oz. (61 grams)
- Flow Rate: up to 3L per minute
- Capacity: Approximately 1,000 liters of real backcountry water (dependent on water quality)
About Platypus®
Seattle-based Platypus brand has been the market leader in flexible and modular hydration products for over two decades, designing easy-to-use, taste-free and durable products for optimum performance. Unmatched versatility and quality define Platypus’s B.P.A.-., B.P.S.-., and phthalate-free bottles, hands-free reservoirs, hydration packs, and the pump-free, fast-flowing personal and group water filter systems. The majority of Platypus products are made in their U.S.A. and Ireland manufacturing facilities. For more information, visit platy.com.
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