{"product_id":"msr-guardian-water-purifier","title":"MSR Guardian Water Purifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe world’s most advanced backcountry purifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNothing is safer or easier to use for purifying the most demanding backcountry water sources than the Guardian purifier. Originally designed for military squads, it brings this highly advanced technology to global travelers, backcountry users, and those stocking emergency kits. Fast and easy to use, this pump purifier offers the added viral protection you need when traveling in developing nations and popular wilderness areas. Its advanced hollow fiber filter offers the most reliable way to purify even filthy water conditions. Add its long-lasting performance and revolutionary self-cleaning ease, and this may be the only treatment device you’ll ever need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltimate Virus Protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMeets NSF protocol P248, testing standard used by U.S. military, for removal of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and sediment from “worst-case” water conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast \u0026amp; Easy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePumps a rapid 2.5 liters per minute, offering added viral protection without the need for chemicals, bulbs, batteries, or waiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-Cleaning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePump self-cleans on every stroke, providing consistently fast flow rates with zero hassle—no backflushing or filter-scrubbing ever required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLong-Lasting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLeading-edge hollow fiber cartridge treats up to 10,000+ liters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtremely Durable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEngineered to withstand heavy use, freezing, drops*, and harsh environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e* Withstands MSR water lab drop testing: 6 ft. to concrete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater bottle adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCartridge replacement Indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is a Filter Different From a Purifier?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe main difference lies in the level of protection they provide. Generally speaking, a water filter is designed to remove waterborne protozoa and bacteria, but not viruses. A water purifier is designed to combat all three classes of microbes, including viruses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBecause North American backcountries are regarded as low-risk for viruses, filters typically offer a sufficient water treatment method. In places heavily trafficked by humans or where sanitation systems are poor, the risk for viruses increases. In these areas, such as in developing countries, a purifier is recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdditionally, filters physically remove matter and microbes from the water. In contrast, a \"purifier\" can employ a variety of methods to do so, from physically removing the contaminants to disinfecting the water of them, through UV or chemical treatments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhy the two treatment device options? The reason is, viruses are just too small for filters to catch. Far smaller than protozoa or bacteria, viruses slip through the technologies used in backpacking filters. Traditionally, UV light, chemical treatments, or boiling were required to deactivate viruses by scrambling their DNA or killing them. Today, new advancements in physical purifiers provide a convenient option to physically remove viruses quickly and easily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe flow rates of physical purifiers are generally slower than that of filters, because the internal media that removes contaminants has to be small enough to capture tiny viruses. This slows the rate at which water passes through the media, decreasing overall flow rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandards and Certifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNSF P248 Testing Standard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe most rigorous scientific certification for proving a treatment device safely removes claimed contaminants from challenging wilderness water sources. Guardian devices are the market’s only purifiers to pass the military standard P248 testing for virus removal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutside Gear of the Show 2016\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e | Outside Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccessories Finalist 2016\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e | UK Outdoor Industry Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEditor’s Choice Summer 2016\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e | Backpacker Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli 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Picks 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e | Gear Junkie\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTestivoittaja (Test Winner) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e| Rekti Testi \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffective Against\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBacteria\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 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400;\"\u003eSelf-Cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eField-Maintainable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHollow Fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilter Pore Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e0.02µ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e0.66 gal US\/min \/ 2.5 L\/min\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCartridge Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e≥ 2,641.7 gal US \/ 10,000L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e8.25” \/ Y cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3” \/ Y cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e4.5” \/ Y cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReservoir Volume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eX oz (Y gal US) \/ ZL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e17 oz (1 lb 1 oz) \/ 490g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade in the USA of US and Imported Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer Product Code\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e02370\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50722151465246,"sku":"14003","price":539.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/4395\/2414\/files\/red_59480eff-0dd8-4f77-9e40-42e248c022d6.webp?v=1779209062","url":"https:\/\/www.trailheadpaddleshack.ca\/products\/msr-guardian-water-purifier","provider":"Trailhead Paddle Shack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}