Platypus CleanStream Gravity Filter
I’ve been a huge fan of Jason Klass’ home-made Platypus gravity filtration system for some time, so much so that I copied the entire set up and now use that as my ultralight water filtration system of...
View ArticleGravity Water Filter
Usually when I go hiking I take along my portable Katadyn Guide water pump and use it to fill up one or two 2-liter Platypus bags for later drinking. While the Katadyn works extremely well and I’ve...
View ArticleUltralight Platypus Dog Chews
Platypus hydration bags are relatively indestructible and are definitely known to last a long time even with heavy abuse. However, leave one where your 85lb Lab can get to it and it becomes just...
View ArticleUltralight (17g) 1-Micron Water Filter
Water filtration systems can be bulky and heavy. Depending on the type that you choose they can also be expensive. Pumps and mechanical devices are prone to blockages or failures and chemicals alone...
View ArticleLifestraw GO Bottle with Built-in Filter
A few weeks ago, Lifestraw sent me their new Lifestraw GO. In a nutshell, it’s a water bottle with a Lifestraw filter built in. I’ve used this on a few hikes recently. I normally carry only my Sawyer...
View ArticleRenovo Trio Water Filter
The Renovo Trio is a triple-stage water filter that its manufacturer says is for “emergencies, survival, hiking, camping, hunting, or travel.” That covers a lot of territory, but given the Trio’s...
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