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The MSR Hyper Flow Micro filter is a small sized, lightweight water filter that uses the technology of hollow fibre to give remarkably faster water filtration. The Hyper Flow filters water very quickly, at a rate of three litres per minute. The Hyper Flow has a good capacity too. It just takes 20 pumps of the filter to filter one litre of water.

MSR hyper flow is one of the lightest filters available in the market. Its light weight is almost a miracle taking into consideration its performance. The Hyper Flow has a 0.2-micron filter which is very effective against protozoa, bacteria and particulate substance. The MSR Hyperflow Microfilter is a little fragile and requires some extra care whilst being handled, but is still fairly strong. The filter is also having a backflow mode, which is the way to clean the filter which will help flushing the sediments back through its intake hose.

The Hyper Flow filter can be attached easily to most of the hydration bladders and normal water bottles. For bottles with lesser dimensions an adapter is being given by the company. The operation of this filter is straightforward, which requires extremely little effort for pumping. As the filter is of very small size, it is a bit difficult to handle but the compact design is the most striking feature of this filter. The Mountain Safety Research Hyper Flow is one among the lightest as well as the fastest water filters in the market.

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The Carbon Reflex 2 is one of the best tents manufactured by MSR, the company known for its high quality tents and camping gear. It is the winner of the National Geographic Adventure Magazine ’09 Best of Adventure Gear Award. You can use this tent while going out for any type of adventurous trip or for camping purposes. Like other MSR tents this one is also easy to set up, washable and durable.

To set up the carbon Reflex 2 you just need two poles, which are already supplied with it. The poles are made of ultra-light and extremely durable carbon fibre to make them 20 percent lighter than Hubba Hubba poles. The rainfly is made of high-tech nylon. This also contributes to the light weight form factor of the tent. For unmatched durability and resistance the rainfly is coated with silicon and polyurethane and can easily endure harmful UV rays. The pole configuration of the Carbon Reflex 2 is unique and provides maximum living space inside, a roomy front vestibule and zippered rear window. One unique feature of this MSR tent is its dry entry design that is really helpful during rainy time. It completely prevents the water from dripping into the tent even if the door is opened for added ventilation. Even if the door is closed the mesh provides nice air circulation and great ventilation.

The Carbon Reflex from Mountain Safety Research is fully customisable. This double wall tent can also be set up with fly and footprint only to create a compact, lightweight shelter in no time. The tent can offer a comfortable sleeping space for 2 persons.

When you are out for camping it’s generally hard to find safe drinking water in abundance. Generally people go far away from urban areas for camping where there it’s almost impossible to find sweet bacteria free water for drinking and cooking. So it is necessary to have a good and portable water purifier that can instantly give you litres of pure drinking water while on the move.

The SweetWater Microfilter from MSR is one of the best water purification systems and is optimised for camping. The MSR Sweetwater purifier system completely removes waterborne bacteria and protozoan parasites, whilst the built-in chlorine system inactivates any virus that is present in the water. This portable water purification system meets the U.S. EPA requirements for microbiological water purifiers and assures high quality and standards. It offers an easy to operate pump that can pump with dual-action draw functionality. You can pump ample amount of water instantly and then purify it using the chlorine-based purification to get safe and sweet drinking water. The best thing is that the purified water is totally odourless and has no unpleasant iodine taste. This Microfilter features a sturdy lever pump handle that can be used to draw water on both the down and up stroke.

Inside the filter is a 0.2 micron filter that eliminates any bacteria and protozoa such as giardia and cryptosporidia. The MSR water treatment product comes in a 2 fl. oz. bottle and can treat up to 80 gal of water. It is easy to clean the purifier on the move and it can give you more than 1 litre of purified water per minute. Accessories include one 80 micron stainless-steel pre-filter, two colour-coded silicone hoses, foam float, water bottle adapter, cleaning brush and a carry bag.

One of the most important types of camping gear is the modern portable cooking stove, because it lets you cook hot and delicious meals during the adventurous trip. For maximum fun and excitement it is necessary to carry a good quality stove that gives you an edge over conventional stoves which are mainly targeted at home use. The MSR Reactor Stove system is one such cooking gear that is optimised for camping and travelling. It offers a whole level of convenience, speed and flexibility while on the move.

The MSR Reactor Stove is perfectly ideal for making tempting meals in no time. It’s a sophisticated stove system that offers two different modes of heat transfer, i.e. convective and radiant which generates maximum heat for fast and effortless cooking; plus it means you can cook a wide variety of outdoor recipes. Using this stove you can boil 1 litre of water in about 3 minutes 45 seconds, which is pretty fast as compared to old red coloured stoves in which most of the heat gets lost in the ambient air. The MSR Reactor gas stove features new technology that creates a windproof stove which maintains constant pressure for optimal fuel regulation and consumption. The internal regulation of fuel pressure generates a constant flame in all directions which gives awesome performance throughout the life of the fuel canister.

The Reactor Stove is designed in a special way to block extreme winds. So you can use it even at high altitudes where chilling breeze flows from all directions. The stove can be used with an 8 oz. fuel canister (which is sold separately) which is sufficient to boil 22 litres of water. The best thing about this cooking stove is its whisper quite operation. It won’t disturb your dinnertime discussions at all.

Planning for camping, mountaineering or any sort of adventurous trip? If yes then you might need the MSR Board Room Tent. It’s a floorless tent that is specially designed for multi-activity camping and offers massive amount of living space practically anywhere you want. The tent is very versatile and flexible. There are add-on components available in the market that are sold separately and allows you to customise the tent to fit your needs and weather conditions.

The Board Room tent from MSR is spacious enough to offer shelter for large camping groups and protects them from every type of weather. The MSR Tent features two doors (entrance and exit) and one side door for immediate evacuation. The tent has got a versatile modular design that allows you to set it up the way you want. The tent can be configured in a number of ways depending on your needs and requirements. You can add the separately sold MSR Screening Room and/or the two or four persons Bunk Rooms for additional space. Besides these, up to two zippered Mesh Walls can also be added for extra privacy and bug protection.

The Board Room tent is made of superior fabric that is durable and easily washable. The end door awnings offer adequate ventilation even if you are camping in bad weather. The standard Board Room tent, i.e. the one without any accessories attached can comfortably occupy eight persons at a time. A total of 6 poles are supplies with the tent along with carry bag and instructions for easy assembling and packing.

If you want a lightweight, compact, here is your answer, go for MSR MiniWorks EX. The MiniWorks EX is the best selling filter in the market. The MSR water treatment product is delivering long lasting, fully field- maintainable water filtration.

The normal weight of the filter is usually 16 oz. /456 g. and its dimensions measure 7.5*2.75 in /19*7 cm. The cartridge life of the filter is up to 2,000 litres, depending upon water conditions. The filter box contains stuff sack, hose float, scrub pad, carry bag, and an instruction booklet which have the guidelines of using and cleaning the filter effectively. A bottle is already attached with the filter.

Thanks to its innovative Air Spring Accumulator, it is capable of pumping and purifying one litre of water per minute. By using a bubble of trapped air, the Air Spring Accumulator pushes more water through in less time. On the handle down stroke the air bubble is compressed, storing some of the pump force, and then on the up stroke, the bubble expands pushing water through the cartridge.

This filter has a durable ceramic element that ensures protection, it pumps water for years. The MSR MiniWorks EX water filter can be cleaned repeatedly for full recovery, with no tools required for complete disassembly.

The main feature of this filter is that it provides effective protection by removing bacteria, protozoa (including crypto and giardia), and particulate.

The MSR MiniWorks creates better-tasting water because the carbon core present there removes the unpleasant tastes and odours caused by various chemicals, such as, iodine, chlorine, and various pesticides.

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