It produces four liters of potable water in just over two minutes with no pumping required (sigh of relief from your exhausted arms). The Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter System delivers the speed and utility of the original Platypus CleanStream in an upgraded design that’s lighter and more durable.
How to Find and Filter Water in the Backcountry.Even better, consider upgrading to a water purifier that can eradicate all microscopic threats, including viruses, lurking in the water. Rather than roll the dice at intestinal roulette, plan ahead and pack a water filter to remove harmful bacteria and parasites from water sources. In addition to environmental particulates like mud, silt, sediment, and leaf debris, the water you find in lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams could be teeming with giardia, cryptosporidium, salmonella, E. Unfortunately, fresh water in the wild if far from fresh.
When you’re trekking through the backcountry on a multi-day adventure, finding clean drinking water can be challenging. You can learn more about our editorial and affiliate policy here. When you make a purchase through our links, we may earn commissions from Amazon, REI and other retailers.