The Platypus Gravityworks system is by and far the single best addition I have made to my backpack! On a recent hike we pumped water in the Grand Canyon for literally 25 minu…
- Mark, 03/10/11
Tampa

Whether you backpack twice a year or go camping every other weekend, this product is worth it. We had always used a pump water filter, and it was a pain and took forever. Plus…
- Alexandria, 12/22/11

I really like this water purification system. It comes with everything you need to get started, plus has additional O-Rings and Lubricant for any on the trail issues that may…
- BRUCE, 05/04/09
Fresno

It was the only water filter used on a 4 person, 5 day kayaking trip in Algonquin Canada. WORKED GREAT. Easy to clean. Extra helper optional (can be used alone easily).…
- jason, 01/06/10
bloomfield hills

I agonized over this purchase for about 14 hours.. researching all the models in this price range. Reading hundreds of reviews here and elsewhere. This one ended up being my c…
- MARK, 05/28/08
DENVER

The miniworks is a very nice filter. Easy to field clean if necessary. Is not the fastest filter around, but does a nice job of filtering water. Easily attaches to a standa…
- Ken, 04/23/11
MI

This is a great filter for those big groups. high output. only problem was it did freeze and had to boil water for 2 days. did learn to heat water then pump overall great for…
- dustin, 02/10/11

The Good: This filter is great for 1-2 people. It pumps fast and is amazingly lightweight. The Bad: The filter is hard to clean in the field and requires that you still…
- CHRIS, 10/01/08
Dayton

After using it in anything but the clearest of water it slows down. Not down to nothing, but closer to 1 l/min. It takes more force, but it's not all that bad. Backflushing do…
- Helge, 10/29/11
Oslo, Norway

I have used the SteriPen on several trips and have yet to reach for the Imodium. The only down fall is battery life becomes severely shortened in cold weather rendering this p…
- MARC, 11/30/11
East Lansing

I took this on a trip to Ghana where I was concerned with water quality. It was great for being portable and easy to use. I also liked that it tasted a whole lot better than…
- Sara, 10/31/11

it doesnt get any easier then this sexy momma. just go to the source, scoop it up, hang it up, connect it to another bladder and walk away. no more hovering over water, standi…
- DREW, 02/16/09
grand rapids

This filter rocks- holds a ton of water, filters super fast and is pretty light and very easy to use. Let gravity do the work. You will need a water source with a little dep…
- Stephen R, 08/25/10
Atlanta

This is an awesome item to have if you want to shave weight. It takes about a minute to work, which is a lot faster than purification tablets (which can take up to an hour an…
- JOHN, 12/20/10
New York

The good: using this in local Ontario rivers/lakes seems to get rid of Giardia (which I'm told is abundant here), as evidenced by the fact that I don't get sick on hiking trip…
- ADRIAN, 09/25/10
OTTAWA

I outfitted three crews of eight people each with a Katadyn Base Camp Water Filter for a week trip to Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota. Each crew had similiar experienc…
- STEVE, 07/31/06
WESTFIELD

Start with fairly clear water and it will last you all season on one cartridge if you rinse it at home after each trip. I've heard folks complain about the weight (within a co…
- Trevor, 03/29/09
Jackson, CA

This water filter is easy to use and the water tastes great. We used it on a backpacking trip and was able to pump clean water quickly and easily for several people.…
- Pamela, 01/30/11
TN

We used this water filter last weekend and it works great. The water tasted wonderful and the filter was easy to use. It filters water quickly. We supplied water to our fami…
- Pamela, 11/26/10
TN

I chose this one for one reason, the fact that I would be able to take it to 3rd world countries where viruses would be a problem in the water. I debated between this one…
- RYAN, 02/27/08
MARIETTA

While there are smaller systems out there, this one is small and light enough for me. Extremely versatile and can make nasty water look and taste great..... No digestive night…
- RYAN, 09/21/10
New Hampshire

The coffee/tea filter is an awesome addition to your backpacking luxury items. I have seen lots of other coffee makers/filters that just don't hold up. This filter is tough, e…
- Adam, 05/02/11
On the rocks... climbing

So if you love your coffee, but are not fond of the freeze dried instant garbage, this is a nice solution for backpacking trips. I am an evil person without my coffee, and th…
- Jeffrey, 03/25/11
Cleveland

The SteriPen "Emergency" model is marketed for home emergency preparedness kits, and is about $20 less than every other model. I called SteriPen directly, and confirmed that…
- Jeremy, 01/26/12
Los Angeles

So, I am a little bit of a gadget geek, and was about to venture off on a two-week backpacking trip in Wyoming. I bought this, spent a gazillion dollars on the batteries they…
- Jackie, 06/23/10
CHICAGO

It's simple. Dunk the container in the stream, stick the uv wand in the water, press the button, shake it up while the uv light is lit, drink it. The filter will fit most…
- leon, 04/05/10
Santa Barbara CA

It's great! The Hiker filter is the same exact cartridge as the Hiker Pro, so save yourself a few bucks and just order the hiker.…
- JARED, 08/16/08
TOOELE

I'm an AT thru-hiker with 975mi so far. Most of the water I filtered came from mtn springs. I started having difficulty pumping after 465mi. I field maintained it without diff…
- Floyd, 07/14/10

Great product. Good pumping volume. Shame that the company seems to be stopping production. Note, your web site blanks out all the entered data when a required field is o…
- JIM, 05/22/08

Bought the this filter for an old PUR...in 1995!...man am i old...but so is my water filter and it still works great.…
- Rik, 02/21/08
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