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First, if it did what many perceive that it does, then I'm sure that every competitor would like to know the secret of how Aquamira liquid can work in 30 minutes or less while every other chlorine dioxide mixture takes up to four hours (including Aquamira tablets).

But note that all it claims to do is "kill odor causing bacteria and enhances the taste of stored potable water." Note that it doesn't say "purify" as the tablets do, because to do so would be illegal and untrue.

As for the EPA Registration, here is what the application says:



That is not all that we as backpackers are faced with when we pull water in the backcountry.

I use aquamira. 7 drops of A, then B in for each liter.

i also ahve a sawyer mini, it's easy to use. you just screw on top of your aquafina or smartwater bottles like a fat straw. however i backpack in heavily trafficed areas, so the filter not good enough for me. chemicals can deal with dirtier water.