I am a long time user of Iodine on bush trips (could explain a lot haha).

The way I figure it there are distinct advantages and disadvantages of both iodine and micropur.

Iodine:

Pros
Quick acting 15 mins
effective and proven
Fit more in smaller space than micropur once properly repackaged
Can be used to disinfect wounds in concentration

Cons
Reactive to everything virtuallly
Poor shelf life
Short term useage only
Plays havoc with thyroid in some
aftertaste (solved with drink crystals or vit C tabs not always practical)
repackaging (thanks for the vial link <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />)

Micropur:

Pros
individually packaged (more bulky tab for tab though Hint* crush the tab inside the package for a flatter profile in the altoids tin <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Cut off as much extra packaging as possible.
Long term useage
Chlorine less harmfull internally
longer shelf life
less reactive
better taste
no thyroid issues

Cons
4 hr wait time (sometimes you need to drink now!)
bulkier packageing less space for tabs in altoids kit.
Not as proven as iodine IMHO
Reactive to UV light, renders it inactive
more expensive if thats an issue
not dual useage for wounds like iodine (stings like a mother)

Conclusion:
This leaves me to wondering if one can mix the 2 tabs in a vial so you can have the best of both worlds? I doubt it as iodine would ruin the chlorine tabs more than likely.
I wish someone would come up with individually packaged iodine tabs a la micro pur so you can mix and match them for quick drinking and longer purification taste preference.

I will continue to use both depending on situation. For EDC however the drink now option is high on my list so repackaged iodine for the EDC tin is my preference today.

Don't forget to rotate the iodine every year as they spoil <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />.

Question for the gang?

Has anyone thought of repackaging the aqua mira drops liquid for Altoids EDC. There is 2 different chemicals for mixing. I think the amount of drops might make it too bulky but not sure?

Flip