Description
Rikkar Specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Treatment Type | Chlorine dioxide |
| Configuration | Two-part liquid treatment |
| Components | Part A + Part B |
| Treatment Capacity | Up to 30 gallons / 114 L |
| Activation Time | 5 minutes |
| Treatment Time | 15 minutes after activation |
| Cold / Turbid Water | Allow 30 minutes treatment time |
| Shelf Life | 4 years from manufacturing date |
| Water Storage Life | Treated, sealed water can be stored up to 5 years |
| Made In | USA |
| EPA Registration | EPA Reg. No. 71766-1 |
Treatment capacity depends on the bottle size. The 1 oz kit treats up to 30 gallons; the 2 oz kit treats up to 60 gallons.
Key Features
- Two-part chlorine dioxide water treatment
- No pump, squeeze, or filter required
- Compact and easy to pack
- Part A and Part B remain separate until activated
- Treats clear, cold, and turbid water according to the labeled directions
- Long four-year shelf life from manufacture
- Does not discolor treated water
- No noticeable chemical aftertaste when used as directed
- Useful as a primary treatment method or backup to a filter
Sizing / Configuration
The 1 oz kit treats up to 30 gallons, while the 2 oz kit treats up to 60 gallons. For most individual backpacking trips, the smaller kit provides plenty of capacity while keeping the amount of treatment carried to a minimum.
Why We Like It
Aquamira is particularly useful when you want water treatment without moving parts. There’s no filter element to clog and no hollow-fiber filter to worry about freezing, making chemical treatment a valuable backup on trips where a filter failure or freezing temperatures could create a problem.
The Tradeoff
Chemical treatment takes time, so you can’t simply collect water and drink it immediately. The two-part process also requires mixing equal amounts of the two solutions and waiting for them to activate before treating your water, which is less convenient than a fast-flowing filter.
Rikkar Take
A lightweight and dependable alternative to mechanical filtration, especially when simplicity and backup capability matter. We’d consider Aquamira an excellent second water-treatment method for a filter-based kit, and a particularly attractive primary option for hikers who don’t mind the additional wait time.
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