As the world's most advanced backcountry purifier, this pump protects against viruses, protozoa, bacteria, and sediment in some of the wost water condions. The Guardian originally was developed for military use and quickly became available for the backpacker, avid world traveler, and emergancy kits. The long-lasting preformance, duribility, and ease of purification may lead to this becoming the last water treatment device you'll ever need.
- Features
- Ultimate Protection: Meets NSF protocol P248, testing standard used by U.S. military, for removal of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and sediment from “worst-case” water conditions
- Fast & Easy: Pumps a rapid 2.5 liters per minute, offering added viral protection without the need for chemicals, bulbs, batteries, or waiting
- Self-Cleaning: Pump self-cleans on every stroke, providing consistently fast flow rates with zero hassle—no backflushing or filter-scrubbing ever required
- Long-Lasting: Leading-edge hollow fiber cartridge treats up to 10,000+ liters
- Extremely Durable: Engineered to withstand heavy use, freezing, drops*, and harsh environments. *Withstands MSR water lab drop testing: 6 ft. to concrete
- Not damaged by freezing temperatures
- Developed for U.S. Military squads
- Specifications
- Width: 4.4 in
- Height: 4.5 in
- Length: 8.25 in
- Weight: 1 lbs 1 oz
- Filter Pore Size (Microns): 0.02
- Effective against Bacteria: Yes
- Effective against Particulate: Yes
- Effective against Viruses: yes
- Effective against Chemical/Toxins: no
- Cartridge Life: 10,000+ liters
- Filter Media: Hollow Fiber