| Management number | 235453664 | Release Date | 2026/07/02 | List Price | $59.48 | Model Number | 235453664 | ||
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Clean, great-tasting water from virtually any source is what keeps you moving in the backcountry, and the MSR MiniWorks EX has been delivering exactly that for paddlers, backpackers, and expedition travellers around the world for decades.
At the core of this microfilter is the Marathon EX carbon/ceramic element, a proven combination that removes 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa while the carbon core tackles unpleasant tastes and odours from organic compounds like chlorine, iodine, and pesticides. For Canadian paddlers drawing water from lakes, rivers, and streams across the country, that means genuinely clean, neutral-tasting water rather than something that tastes like your treatment method. The filter meets NSF protocol P231 testing standards from the beginning of filter life right through to the end.
What sets the MiniWorks EX apart from a lot of filters in its class is how easy it is to maintain in the field. The ceramic element can be cleaned repeatedly without tools, restoring full flow rate on the spot rather than waiting until you're back in town. The AirSpring Accumulator pushes output up to one litre per minute, which is a meaningful pace when you're filtering water for a group at the end of a long paddling day. Durable, reliable, and genuinely field-proven, this is a filter you can trust on serious trips.
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