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Shopper : what is the shelf life?Sunny S : In tropical and temperate conditions Aquatabs have a five year shelf-life in strip packs and a three year shelf-life in tubs.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?STEVE S : Great to stick in Back packs.Patricia T : will be needing for a backpacking trip

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-06-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great as a lightweight option or as a backup

Great for lightweight backpacking and as a backup we keep in the boating overnight kit!

Andrew L.

2023-02-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Great

Brittany A.

2022-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

N/A

N/A

Pat K.

2022-01-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Work as they should great

Work as they should great product

Michael W.

2022-01-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product!

These are great to have. Carry in your purse, car, backpack. Great company, arrived quickly with good communication

Lois T.

2019-12-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

An essential element to my first aid/survival kit

I commonly carry these in my first aid and survival kits whether I'm hiking, hunting, working in the back country (as a fisheries biologist), or on a Search and Rescue mission. As long as you have these tablets and a water bottle, you can turn nearly any source of water into drinking water.

Jason

2017-10-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A must have item!

Always good to have these on hand when we encounter suspect water sources in the Backcountry. I use them as a back up when trekking with the My scout troop here is AZ.

Douglas

2016-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What's Not To Like

I used these for a backpacking trip across the Teton Crest! I don't know what they put in these things but they never contaminated the taste of the water and were surprisingly easy to use. We would drop the tablet in and continue hiking a little bit and then it was good to go. Simple and easy. I used one box of these for multiple trips and still have a lot more.

jarerna

2016-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What's Not To Like

I used these for a backpacking trip across the Teton Crest! I don't know what they put in these things but they never contaminated the taste of the water and were surprisingly easy to use. We would drop the tablet in and continue hiking a little bit and then it was good to go. Simple and easy. I used one box of these for multiple trips and still have a lot more.

Jarerna

2016-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy, effective, and didn't taste too much like chlorine

Easy, effective, and didn't taste too much like chlorine compared to other treatments. I will definetly buy again.

John C.

2016-08-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great item to have

I bought this item from our scout shop to carry and teach some younger scouts how to treat water if they ever needed to. Simple to use and easy for a younger scout to use & understand.

Scoutmaster G.

2015-10-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy and Effective

Used these in river water scooped straight from the source while on a walking safari in South Africa. Don't taste too bad and I never got sick, so I'm plenty satisfied with their effectiveness.

Onefootinfrontoftheother

2015-06-17T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Basic chlorine tabs

Strong chlorine smell and taste that definitely fades after a while. Light and compact. Recommended.

Meifunk

MSR Aquatabs Purifier Tablets Specifications

  • Item Type

    Water purification tablets

  • Capacity

    30 tabs purify up to 60 liters

  • Filtration Type

    None

  • Pump

    None

  • Length

    Not listed

  • Width

    Not listed

  • Weight

    Not listed

  • Material

    Not listed

  • Dishwasher safe

    No

  • UPC Code

    5099668005651

About MSR Aquatabs Purifier Tablets

FEATURED REVIEWS

An essential element to my first aid/survival kit

By Jason

I commonly carry these in my first aid and survival kits whether I'm hiking, hunting, working in the back country (as a fisheries biologist), or on a Search and Rescue mission. As long as you have these tablets and a water bottle, you can turn nearly any source of water into drinking water.

What's Not To Like

By jarerna

I used these for a backpacking trip across the Teton Crest! I don't know what they put in these things but they never contaminated the taste of the water and were surprisingly easy to use. We would drop the tablet in and continue hiking a little bit and then it was good to go. Simple and easy. I used one box of these for multiple trips and still have a lot more.

The MSR Aquatabs are effective and quick purifying tablets, leaving you with drinkable water and minimum taste and smell in just 30 minutes. They take care of virtually all the nasty pathogens that live in rivers, wells, and streams, including Giardia cysts, bacteria, and even viruses. Take a few tablets with you as a backup in case your water filter breaks while you're in the backcountry, or use them as an additional line of defense when you're in a place that has water of dubious quality.

MSR Aquatabs Purifier Tablets Features

  • Use them for ultralight backcountry travel, international travel, or domestic emergency use
  • Works in just 30 minutes
  • Easy to use, and leave no noticeable taste or smell

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • 30 individually packaged tablets per box. Treats up to 60 Liters.
  • Quickly and reliably purify drinking water on-demand
  • Effective against viruses, bacteria and Giardia cysts
  • Works in just 30 minutes