I'm looking at getting a filter system and noticed a strange trend that I can't really explain. It seems like the MSR Miniworks systems are pretty much the standard, and appear to be the most widely used. What makes this confusing is that the Katadyn Hiker Pro is smaller, lighter, takes less effort to pump, and takes fewer pumps per Liter.
What, if anything, makes the MSR filter so popular?
Is it really the better choice?
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