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A serene camping scene features two transparent water bags from the Platypus GravityWorks Filter System hanging from a tree branch, surrounded by twinkling fairy lights. In the background, majestic pine trees and mountains frame the cloudy sky, while lush green grass blankets the ground.

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Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter System Review

ByMac April 28, 2022February 13, 2025

Reading Time: 8 minutes

The Platypus GravityWorks is a gravity-powered water filtration system designed for painless water filtration for individuals or groups. The inline filter connects via plastic tubing…

Image comparing Sawyer Squeeze vs Platypus QuickDraw water filtration systems. The Sawyer Squeeze includes a black and blue filter, squeeze pouches, and accessories. The Platypus QuickDraw boasts a clear reservoir bag with blue accents and a sleek blue filter.

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Sawyer Squeeze vs. Platypus QuickDraw: A Detailed Comparison

ByMac June 28, 2021September 6, 2023

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Reading Time: 8 minutes

The Platypus QuickDraw is the newest direct competitor to the Sawyer Squeeze – a water filter staple among backpackers and thru-hikers. They have a lot…

Close-up of a hand holding a Platypus Quickdraw water filter, its blue and gray cylindrical shape standing out against the river and rocky terrain in the background.

Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter Review

ByMac May 10, 2021February 13, 2025

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Reading Time: 9 minutes

The Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter is a 2.2 oz / 62 g hollow-fiber membrane water filter that removes bacteria and protozoa from water sources. It’s designed…

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Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter System Review

Sawyer Squeeze vs. Platypus QuickDraw: A Detailed Comparison

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