Aquatabs
Aquatabs (MSR / Cascade Designs in US)
NaDCC chlorine tablets rated at 99.99% viruses that treat water in about 30 minutes.
Aquatabs costs $14.95 in Cascade Designs's own US store, checked on October 6, 2026.
Where to buy in
Price in the maker's own store, checked October 6, 2026. Amazon prices change often, so we link without a price.
What you get
Chlorine tablets in strip packs with sizes for 1 liter up to 5,000 liters. The maker lists viruses at 99.99% plus bacteria and Giardia cysts. Outdoor Life puts the treat time at about 30 minutes.
- Strip packs
- Tablet sizes for 1 L up to 5,000 L
Pros and cons of the Aquatabs
Pros
- Viruses at a rated 99.99% along with bacteria and Giardia cysts.
- About 30 minutes to treat per Outdoor Life.
- US EPA registered with an NSF certified active ingredient.
Cons
- Giardia is the only cyst named on the removal list so check the pack for others.
- The maker's own site is Irish so US buyers go through a separate retail site.
Specs
- Type
- NaDCC chlorine tablets
- Removes
- viruses (99.99%), bacteria, Giardia cysts
- Tested to
- US EPA registered in all 50 states; NSF certified active ingredient
Why it scores 9.1
9.1/10
Shortlist score. How it is calculated
Emergency features
- Removes bacteria and protozoa
- Also removes or kills viruses
- Filter life or capacity listed by the maker
- Tested to a named standard
- Works without power
Tester picks
- Outdoor Life
- OutdoorGearLab
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