Platypus water bottle hacks1/7/2024 ![]() Luckily we do most of our backpacking in the US where water sources are generally pretty clean. The 0.2 micron filter pores mean that its not effective against viruses and chemicals/toxins. It’s the only way I have found to reach all the way inside the bladder to dry it out. My solution is to use a paper towel on the end of a coat hanger. Luckily it only ever has clean water in it, so it’s not a huge concern. ![]() The clean reservoir only has a tiny hole, so its hard to clean/dry for storage. What We Don’t Love About The Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter The filter is effective against the most common contaminates that we encounter in North America. And the dispensing valve can be used with one hand, so it’s easy for one person to operate. You can leave the bladder hanging in a tree and then use gravity to quickly fill water bottles, hydration bladders, or for cooking/cleaning. Once the water has been filtered, the clean bladder serves as a great reservoir for camp. Using gravity to do the work is just far more enjoyable than the other methods. We love how fast and easy it is to filter 4 liters of drinking water. What We Love About the Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter The other 2-liter Complete Kit comes with both the clean bladder, and the bottle adapters, so it is the most flexible option.Ĭheck Price on: REI.com | 2-Liter Complete Kit:Ĭheck Price on: REI.com | 2-Liter Bottle Kit: So only purchase this one if you are absolutely sure that you only want to directly filter into a third-party container. Instead, it comes with a set of adapters to most common bottles and bladders (“ Adapters interface with all Platypus bottles, push-pull sport bottle caps, and most bottles from Nalgene®, Klean Kanteen®, CamelBak® and many more”). It doesn’t have a 2-liter clean bladder, so it’s the lightest in the Platypus lineup. The most different model is the 2-liter Bottle Kit, because is designed for people who want to filter water directly into their bottle or hydration bladder. However, the 2-liter clean reservoir doesn’t have a strap for hanging, so you can just lay it on a table, stump, rock, ground or have a friend hold it while you dispense water. The first three systems come with a bladder for collecting “dirty” water, the microfiber filter, all hoses needed, a carrying case, and a clean water bladder that serves as a great reservoir for dispensing clean water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. I personally have the 4-liter model and find it to be a great size for Emily and I. The Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter System has 4 different models, a 6-liter, 4-liter, 2-liter, and the 2-liter Bottle Kit. And the amount of time and effort saved filtering with gravity far outweighs any inconvenience of the test. Also, most filters of this type require similar tests, so it’s not exclusive to the Platypus Gravityworks Water Filter system. ![]() This backflushing process does require a little extra work, but it’s good to have reassurance. If you can blow air through the filter and see bubbles coming through the hose on the other side, then the filter has been compromised. If it is airtight, then the filter is intact and you can continue filtering confidently. ![]() This will backflush the water back into the dirty bladder.Īfter the clean bladder is empty again, disconnect the hose from the clean end of the filter. Then you simply let gravity filter about a ½ liter of water into the clean bladder and then reverse the flow by lifting the clean bladder above the dirty bladder. To do that, set up the filter normally as if you were about to filter a full bladder. It’s recommended to check the integrity of the filter every time you use it by doing a quick backflush. ![]()
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