Once water began moving up the hose, we were immediately impressed by how fast the Guardian worked. All we had to do was unscrew the cap and attach a Nalgene (or hold it overtop of a different size bottle or reservoir), drop the intake hose into a water source, and start pumping. The MSR Guardian was extremely easy to set up and use, even on the first go. To see how it stacks up, see our article on the best backpacking water filters and purifiers. Below, we break down the Guardian’s setup and functionality, maintenance, weight and packability, build quality and durability, and more. While definitely not the cheapest or lightest option on the market, we think the added cost and ounces are worth it in the right situations. We took this unique hybrid filter and purifier along to Peru’s Cordillera Blanca and Mongolia’s central mountains, and came away extremely impressed with its ease of use, lack of required maintenance, reasonable weight, and superb durability. MSR has been a longtime leader in backcountry water purification, so it’s no surprise that their Guardian has become our go-to pump for big trips abroad.
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