Why We Like the Thru-Link Inline Filter
Essentially killing the tedious task of pumping drinking water through a filter forever, the MSR Thru-Link Inline Filter easily attaches to your hydration reservoir, giving you a constant supply of clean drinking water when you’re on the go. Best of all, the Thru-Link attaches to any hydration reservoir on the market, and with its two-stage filtration system, it removes bad tastes, odors, microplastics, pathogens, and particulates. MSR has a long history of developing innovative mountain equipment, and with the Thru-Link, we’re happy to report that it doesn’t appear they’re about to slow down any time soon.
Details
- Efficient and convenient filter for fast-paced hiking and backpacking
- Quick-Connect system attaches to any reservoir on the market
- Two-stage filter with activated carbon removes pathogens and particulates
- Made in the USA
- Item #MSQ000V
- Material
- hollow fiber, ABS, nylon
- Purifying Element
- hollow fiber
- Eliminates
- bacteria (99.9999%), protozoa (99.9%) and particulate (dirt, microplastics)
- Filter
- hollow fiber
- Pore Size
- 0.2in
- Flow
- 1.5 liters per min
- Field Cleanable
- yes
- Dimensions
- 1.6 x 7.5 x 1.6in
- Claimed Weight
- 2.5oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 10 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 27, 2024
Great for backpacking
Used on the John Muir Trail in 2020 and will use it again in 2024. So fast and easy. Pull out water bladder from pack, open bladder, submerge in water, close, drink! While my friends were messing around with squeezing water from filter bags into water bottles, I was relaxing. More trust worthy and faster than chemical tablets. Recommend highly.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
April 10, 2024
Great filter
I've been using this filter for a year now, really happy with it. I use it both as an inline-filter when attached to my dirty waterbag, as as a gravity-filter to my clean water drinking bladder that is inside my pack. The only downside for me is its "lenght" at 19.5cm I've had difficulties finding a "small, but large enough" pouch to keep it "clean" from dirt and "not leaking into my pack" inside my backpack when not in use.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
October 26, 2023
Lightweight and compact, has its place and time.
If every ounce of weight counts this is my go to water filter system with big zip Evo bladder. Downside is not having a filtered water bag for making coffee or boiling meals. I’ll use this when I have clean glacier water to drink and not concerned about boiling my water for a long period when making coffee or freeze dried meals.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
June 6, 2021
Makes life easier on the trail
This filter works phenomenal. I've used it in clear quick running water and murky ponds. It has worked great for both. I would highly recommend it, especially for the price. I plan on buying several more in the future.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
September 4, 2020
Very Handy
Product needs a little refining but overall it does the job
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
August 25, 2020
Filtering just got so much easier
This filter is rad. I use mine with a HydraPak hydration bladder and it makes collecting water a breeze. I've never liked to stop and filter water, and I love that I can filter as I go with this system. Officially a convert from Sawyer Squeeze :)
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
July 14, 2020
Yes
Worked well no issues. Took me a few minutes to realize that to use this, I needed to cut my hose in half.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
July 2, 2020
PERFECT
This is a great, lightweight solution to all of your water filtration needs! It's very convenient and can be used in your pack, or outside as a gravity filter.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
May 1, 2020
Great new product!
Im excited about the new filter and its working well thus far!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
February 24, 2020
Nice weight saver
Great way to reduce weight if you just use a water bladder and pour unfiltered water in to it.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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December 11, 2020