Platypus GravityWorks is the camp group water filtration solution. We looked at how it compares to squeeze filters for group use and assessed the gravity-fed system setup.
Who it's for
Buy this if: Groups of 3+ people who need to filter large volumes of water at camp without manual effort.
Skip this if: Solo backpackers — 4-liter capacity and 9 oz system weight is more than needed for one person.
In practice
Group Filtration Math
A group of 4 backpackers needs 3-4 liters of drinking water per person per day — 12-16 liters daily. Squeeze filtering 16 liters with a Sawyer Squeeze takes 30-40 minutes of continuous squeezing. GravityWorks handles it in 10 minutes hands-free while camp is being set up. For groups, the time savings justifies the system weight.
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