[pct-l] Gravity Fed Filters (was Platypus CleanStrem)

[Sean Nordeen]

There are other gravity filter options that all weigh less then most pump filters.  There is the 7.5oz ULA Amigo (http://www.ula-equipment.com/amigo.htm)  that uses the Katadyn Hiker Filter catrdige (200+ gallon life).  There is also the Antigravity 4.2oz Water Filter (http://www.antigravitygear.com/proddetail.php?prod=AGGH20) that uses the AquaMira Frontier Pro Filter Cartridges (50+ gallon life).  While I like the weight of the Antigravity filter, you'd have to replace it more often on a thru hike and the filters aren't as easy to find at outfitters.  That said, I still bought one to try out.



>New water filter from Platypus "CleanStream."
>One of those gravity fed systems, at 12.7 oz
>it weighs less than my MSR Sweetwater. Plus
>I already carry one 4 liter water bag for those
>long dry sections. And here I thought my gear
>head days were over.
>http://www.platypushydration.com/product_detail.aspx?ProdID=29
>Robert