water filter
Platypus

GravityWorks

Category
Water filter
Type
Gravity
Capacity / warmth / size
4 L / 6 L
Material
Hollow fiber
Weight
349 g (12.3 oz)

What hikers keep saying · from 4 reviews

durable2easy setup1light1

Their main filter is the Platypus GravityWorks: light, low effort and with large capacity for hauling water.

positivelight

After squeeze filters seized up, they moved to the Platypus gravity filter, which is easy and works best so far.

positiveeasy setup

After too much time with clogged filters, the Platypus GravityWorks is all they pack now, base weight be damned.

positive

Recommends the Platypus gravity filtration system as a second purchase: on trips of a week or more it is amazing to set up camp and let it filter.

positive

Has used the Platypus gravity system for their family for about 10 years and is on their second filter; it runs huge amounts quickly for a group of six.

positive

Has used a GravityWorks since 2017 and won't use anything else; having tried the Squeeze and an MSR pump, they find the Platypus by far the best.

positive

Has used a Platypus GravityWorks for a long time to fill a hydration bladder and likes the convenience.

positive

Really loves their GravityWorks for themselves plus one, paired with a 20 L bucket: fast, dependable and long-lasting if backflushed.

positivedurable

Used the Platypus 2 L kit; filtering enough water to drink, cook and wash in one go is great, but it ended up a bit much even for two people.

mixed

Has both and prefers the Sawyer; the GravityWorks is fine for groups but complicated, with tubes, a frustrating zip-top bag and the filter.

mixed

Loved everything about their new GravityWorks on a short backpacking trip; the only issue is the clean bladder stays damp for days.

positive

Has never had their GravityWorks give the water an unpleasant plastic taste; they clean the bags with effervescent tablets after use.

positive

Has had the GravityWorks for years, only backflushing it before off-season storage, and it works great when they take it out the next year.

positivedurable