{"product_id":"msr-guardian-water-purifier-for-backcountry-use-global-travel-and-emergency-preparedness","title":"MSR Guardian, Pump Water Filter","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe MSR Guardian is a pump-action water purifier that sets a new standard for backcountry water treatment. Originally developed for military use, it provides ultimate protection against waterborne threats, making it ideal for international travel, remote wilderness adventures, or emergency preparedness\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike24.com\/p2169261.html?origin=PDP_related\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.locally.com\/product\/2003203\/msr-guardian-purifier-pump\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearshop.co.nz\/collections\/all-products\/products\/msr-guardian-portable-water-purifier#product-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMilitary-Grade Viral Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Guardian uses advanced hollow fiber technology with a 0.02-micron pore size to physically remove\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, and 99.9% of protozoa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGiardia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCryptosporidium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paddypallin.com.au\/msr-guardian-purifier-w25.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/188477\/msr-guardian-gravity-purifier?sku=1884770001\u0026amp;cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-3789-_-4610-_-NA\u0026amp;avad=4610_e395b3f4d\u0026amp;CA_6C15C=120217890011488777\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scheels.com\/p\/msr-guardian-gravity-water-purifier\/04081813460.html?cgid=camp-kitchen-water-filtration\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It meets the rigorous NSF Protocol P248 standard, the testing protocol used by the U.S. military for purifying \"worst-case\" water conditions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike24.com\/p2169261.html?origin=PDP_related\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/891193\/msr-guardian-purifier\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.locally.com\/product\/2003203\/msr-guardian-purifier-pump\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Unlike most hollow-fiber filters, this medical-grade fiber technology effectively blocks viruses without the need for chemicals, UV bulbs, or batteries\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.sg\/MSR-Guardian-Backcountry-Emergency-Preparedness\/dp\/B019ERWU66\/ref=pd_vtp_h_pd_vtp_h_d_sccl_4\/358-2819174-0442947?pd_rd_w=xKYHZ\u0026amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.b2ba2c51-5419-41b8-9359-7057e34df7fe\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=b2ba2c51-5419-41b8-9359-7057e34df7fe\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=6THQ4NNPD9SHQZP6N3PT\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=cM5gL\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=051a9920-807c-4ee2-b129-8991334d7776\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B0C4SF2BQB\u0026amp;psc=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/891193\/msr-guardian-purifier\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFast, Self-Cleaning Operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe purifier pumps water at a rapid\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e2.5 liters per minute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, allowing you to fill a 1-liter bottle in under a minute with approximately 35 pump strokes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paddypallin.com.au\/msr-guardian-purifier-w25.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/891193\/msr-guardian-purifier\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.backcountry.com\/msr-guardian-purifier-system-cas008i?clickid=VayU9RRvjxyKRI0R-O2sd0hZUkCWb72Fa0doRc0\u0026amp;irgwc=1\u0026amp;ircid=5311\u0026amp;irpid=381569\u0026amp;utm_medium=Affiliate\u0026amp;utm_source=AllGear%20Digital%20LLC\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Online%20Tracking%20Link\u0026amp;utm_term=\u0026amp;utm_content=Content\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Its innovative self-cleaning design uses 10% of each stroke's water volume to flush contaminants back into the source, maintaining consistently fast flow rates without the need for manual backflushing or scrubbing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/891193\/msr-guardian-purifier\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.locally.com\/product\/2003203\/msr-guardian-purifier-pump\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearshop.co.nz\/collections\/all-products\/products\/msr-guardian-portable-water-purifier#product-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. The cartridge has an exceptional lifespan of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e10,000+ liters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore needing replacement\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.sg\/MSR-Guardian-Backcountry-Emergency-Preparedness\/dp\/B019ERWU66\/ref=pd_vtp_h_pd_vtp_h_d_sccl_4\/358-2819174-0442947?pd_rd_w=xKYHZ\u0026amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.b2ba2c51-5419-41b8-9359-7057e34df7fe\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=b2ba2c51-5419-41b8-9359-7057e34df7fe\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=6THQ4NNPD9SHQZP6N3PT\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=cM5gL\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=051a9920-807c-4ee2-b129-8991334d7776\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B0C4SF2BQB\u0026amp;psc=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/891193\/msr-guardian-purifier\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.locally.com\/product\/2003203\/msr-guardian-purifier-pump\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBuilt for Extreme Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Guardian is engineered to withstand heavy use, freezing temperatures, drops from up to 6 feet onto concrete, and harsh environments\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bike24.com\/p2169261.html?origin=PDP_related\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/891193\/msr-guardian-purifier\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.locally.com\/product\/2003203\/msr-guardian-purifier-pump\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It weighs 490g (1 lb 1 oz) and measures 8.2 x 4.7 inches\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/891193\/msr-guardian-purifier\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearshop.co.nz\/collections\/all-products\/products\/msr-guardian-portable-water-purifier#product-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. The unit is compatible with wide-mouth Nalgene bottles and MSR Dromedary bags, and includes a water bottle adapter and cartridge replacement indicator\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.sg\/MSR-Guardian-Backcountry-Emergency-Preparedness\/dp\/B019ERWU66\/ref=pd_vtp_h_pd_vtp_h_d_sccl_4\/358-2819174-0442947?pd_rd_w=xKYHZ\u0026amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.b2ba2c51-5419-41b8-9359-7057e34df7fe\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=b2ba2c51-5419-41b8-9359-7057e34df7fe\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=6THQ4NNPD9SHQZP6N3PT\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=cM5gL\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=051a9920-807c-4ee2-b129-8991334d7776\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B0C4SF2BQB\u0026amp;psc=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.locally.com\/product\/2003203\/msr-guardian-purifier-pump\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.backcountry.com\/msr-guardian-purifier-system-cas008i?clickid=VayU9RRvjxyKRI0R-O2sd0hZUkCWb72Fa0doRc0\u0026amp;irgwc=1\u0026amp;ircid=5311\u0026amp;irpid=381569\u0026amp;utm_medium=Affiliate\u0026amp;utm_source=AllGear%20Digital%20LLC\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Online%20Tracking%20Link\u0026amp;utm_term=\u0026amp;utm_content=Content\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. The purifier is made in the USA and backed by a 3-year limited warranty\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.sg\/MSR-Guardian-Backcountry-Emergency-Preparedness\/dp\/B019ERWU66\/ref=pd_vtp_h_pd_vtp_h_d_sccl_4\/358-2819174-0442947?pd_rd_w=xKYHZ\u0026amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.b2ba2c51-5419-41b8-9359-7057e34df7fe\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=b2ba2c51-5419-41b8-9359-7057e34df7fe\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=6THQ4NNPD9SHQZP6N3PT\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=cM5gL\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=051a9920-807c-4ee2-b129-8991334d7776\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B0C4SF2BQB\u0026amp;psc=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.backcountry.com\/msr-guardian-purifier-system-cas008i?clickid=VayU9RRvjxyKRI0R-O2sd0hZUkCWb72Fa0doRc0\u0026amp;irgwc=1\u0026amp;ircid=5311\u0026amp;irpid=381569\u0026amp;utm_medium=Affiliate\u0026amp;utm_source=AllGear%20Digital%20LLC\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Online%20Tracking%20Link\u0026amp;utm_term=\u0026amp;utm_content=Content\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eImportant Considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhile the Guardian is highly effective, it does not remove chemicals or toxins\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paddypallin.com.au\/msr-guardian-purifier-w25.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearshop.co.nz\/collections\/all-products\/products\/msr-guardian-portable-water-purifier#product-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. The pump requires annual maintenance, including replacement of O-rings and piston seals, especially if stored for extended periods\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.backcountry.com\/msr-guardian-purifier-system-cas008i?clickid=VayU9RRvjxyKRI0R-O2sd0hZUkCWb72Fa0doRc0\u0026amp;irgwc=1\u0026amp;ircid=5311\u0026amp;irpid=381569\u0026amp;utm_medium=Affiliate\u0026amp;utm_source=AllGear%20Digital%20LLC\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Online%20Tracking%20Link\u0026amp;utm_term=\u0026amp;utm_content=Content\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Some users have reported leaks around the base or the need to adjust the tightness of connections\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.backcountry.com\/msr-guardian-purifier-system-cas008i?clickid=VayU9RRvjxyKRI0R-O2sd0hZUkCWb72Fa0doRc0\u0026amp;irgwc=1\u0026amp;ircid=5311\u0026amp;irpid=381569\u0026amp;utm_medium=Affiliate\u0026amp;utm_source=AllGear%20Digital%20LLC\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Online%20Tracking%20Link\u0026amp;utm_term=\u0026amp;utm_content=Content\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCascade Designs Inc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.49 Kilograms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.25\"L x 5\"W x 12.25\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Special Features of the Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight, Portable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10000 liters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Purifier, Storage Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuardian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHollow Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 Liters Per Minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.25\"L x 5\"W x 12.25\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurification Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHollow Fiber Membrane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Home Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Smart Home Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight, Portable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50563294232799,"sku":"B019ERWU66","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/9915\/1839\/files\/41WQYNn3JpL.jpg?v=1783865868","url":"https:\/\/bottlestravel.com\/products\/msr-guardian-water-purifier-for-backcountry-use-global-travel-and-emergency-preparedness","provider":"Bottles Travel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}