Aquamira
Water Treatment Drops
Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$21.85
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Overview
Aquamira is a two-part chlorine dioxide water treatment: mix drops from bottles A and B, wait five minutes for activation, then add to your water. Gear-heads carry it as an ultralight primary treatment or as a filter backup because chlorine dioxide handles viruses and bacteria without iodine's taste or discoloration.
Specs
- Brand
- Aquamira
- Weight
- 85 g · 3.0 oz
- Capacity
- 60 gallons
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Item Weight
- 11.36 ounces
- Material
- Glass
- Material Type
- Glass
- Treatment Method
- Chlorine dioxide, two-part drops (Part A + Part B mixed and activated before use)
- Treatment Volume Per Bottle
- 60 Gallons
- Treats
- Up to 30 gallons (~114 L) per 2 oz kit
- Wait time
- 5 min activation, then typically 15-30 min in water; up to 4 hours for Cryptosporidium
Weight vs. category
16% heavier than the category average.
Our verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$21.85