MSR Announces The Guardian Gravity Purifier
MSR has taken the wraps off the Guardian Gravity Purifier which is set to debut in January 2021. It is the only gravity purifier on the market that meets the rigorous NSF protocol P248 military testing standard while also delivering 1 liter in 2 minutes, which is 2.5 times faster than the next closest competitor. The 10-liter collection bag is great for group camping trips.
Using the advanced hollow fiber technology of MSR’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™ Pump Purifier launched in 2016 and was the first water purifier to bring advanced technology originally developed for the US military to backpackers, international travelers, and those stocking emergency kits. Snow and Water Products. “The original Guardian™ took six years of research and development with MSR’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!”
