![]() ![]() Connect the hose to the filter, hang the dirty bag from a branch (or alternatively, hold it or place it on a rock), release the plastic clamp that pinches the tube to start the flow, and watch it work. Using the filter is as simple as skimming along the surface of the water to fill up the “dirty” reservoir. That storage bag is a source of a minor complaint, however, as we prefer more separation for the dirty items to avoid contamination. All of the tubes, filters and reservoirs fit into a pouch-with a bit of maneuvering-for safe transport in a pack. The setup for the Platypus Gravityworks system is incredibly simple thanks to an intuitive color-coding system (grey = dirty water, blue = clean) and helpful instructions. To see how it stacks up, see our article on the best water filters and purifiers. The larger packed size and weight won’t win over minimalists, but for those that need to filter a lot of water, there isn’t a better option than the Platypus GravityWorks. The filter is easy to use, filters quickly, and is truly an energy and time saver. We put the GravityWorks 4-liter filter through a rigorous test in a number of backcountry locations, including the remote and parched lands of Utah’s canyon country, and came away very impressed. Hang, hold or lay the dirty water bag above the clean bag and sit back and enjoy. In the hopes of delivering convenience with few sacrifices, the Platypus GravityWorks filter leverages, as the name suggests, gravity as a means to clean water. Water treatment is a sometimes annoying and always time-consuming process, but remains an absolutely essential part of any backcountry trip. ![]()
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