MSR SweetWater® Microfilter RP 600.000
Simple, effective water filtration for backpacking and camping.
Treading the middle ground between our lightest and most durable filters, the SweetWater Microfilter makes water treatment easy. Simple, lightweight and versatile, it’s the perfect water treatment option for light to moderate use, with the capacity to easily step-up to the demands of the occasional big trip. It pumps easily with a 4:1 mechanical advantage, producing 1L per minute and can easily be cleaned in the field without tools to restore flow rates.
Testing: Testing: Meets NSF protocol P231 for removal of bacteria (99.9999%) and protozoa (99.9%) from beginning to end of filter life in “worst-case” water.
Fresh Tasting Water: Activated carbon core helps eliminate taste and odors.
Easy to Use: Unique lever-action pump handle has a 4-to-1 mechanical advantage,
Lightweight: Weighing just 11 oz., it's one of the lightest filters on the market.
Compact: Handle folds flat when not in use for easy packing and storage.
Effective against protozoa Yes
Effective against bacteria Yes
Effective against viruses No
Effective against particulate Yes
Effective against chemicals/toxins Yes
Weight 11 oz / 320 g
Width 2 in / 5 cm
Length 7.5 in / 19 cm
Filter media Silica Depth
Filter pore size (microns) 0.2
Flow (L/min) 1 liters per min
Flow (strokes per liter) 75
Cartridge life 750 liters
Field cleanable Yes
Field maintainable No
Country of Origin Made in the U.S.A. of U.S. and Imported Materials
Mechanical advantage Yes
Water Bottle Adapter Yes
Cartridge replacement indicator Yes
Made in the U.S.A. of U.S. and Imported Materials
