McNetts Aquamira Water Treatment was awarded the 2005 Lightitude Award for Best Water Treatment Technology. McNett Outdoor, a world leader in care, repair, travel products and water treatment for outdoor markets, was presented the Lightitude Award at the 2005 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market by Backpacking Light Magazine, the industrys leading consumer voice for lightweight backpacking trends, technique and gear.
Backpacking Light on Aquamira: “The new gold standard in ultralight chemical water treatment technologies, McNetts Aquamira is backed by sound science, is utterly simple to use, remains pocketable for easy access while on the trail, provides safe drinking water in a matter of minutes, and best of all, creates drinking water untainted by the foul tastes of other chemical methods.”
Co-Founder of Backing Light Magazine, Ryan Jordan, states, “This new awarded recognizes superior innovation and performance in product design for lightweight gear.” 174 pieces were nominated and 7 products were awarded top honors.
George Farkas, McNett's Sales and Marketing Manager, states “McNett's staff are dedicated ultralight climbers and backpackers, so we're thrilled to be recognized.” Farkas continues, “We designed Aquamira to be the treatment we would personally want to use. We're pleased that it's taken the outdoor
world by storm.”
Aquamira, the first stabilized Chlorine Dioxide water treatment kit of its kind, was a breakthrough in backcountry water treatment when first introduced in 2000. After 5 years on the market and thousands of miles logged on expeditions all over the world, Aquamira has stood the test of time. The kit is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, yet treats 30 gallons of water (120 quarts).
