Platypus Gravityworks Carbon Element
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About Platypus Gravityworks Carbon Element
Overall Feedback:
82% positive
77% praised for its long-lasting durability, while 23% experienced a shorter lifespan
I keep a spare filter just in case since it is cheap enough.
The plastic casing is not very durable and the adapters snapped when I tried to remove the vinyl tubing.
The filter removes taste and odors, but the listed life of the filter is 1500L while the included instructions specify only 300L.
The filter removes taste and odors as advertised, but its actual lifespan is less than what is advertised.
73% appreciated its easy cleaning, while 27% found it high maintenance
I prefer this carbon filter over the ultra-light iodine tablet solution because it is easier to clean and use.
After passing through the 2nd stage carbon filter, the water is clean and tasty.
The carbon filter attachment only adds a few seconds to the filtering process.
The filter effectively cleans even the dirtiest of waters.
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73% found it easy to use
I love the product and it works nicely for backpacking/camping in the back country.
It's worth using.
We listened to our customers and implemented a carbon element to our drip feed system.
This filter is easy to carry on long hikes even when trying to cut down on weight.
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82% appreciated its effectiveness, but 18% questioned its effectiveness
I still bring the filter along and use it as it adds peace of mind for polluted water.
After using this attachment, the taste of my water greatly improves and it only takes a few seconds longer to filter.
We gave the product 5 stars because the company listened to us and added a carbon element to the drip feed system.
The filter is heavy to carry while backpacking or camping and not as effective as a reverse osmosis filter.
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71% liked its lightweight and compact design, but 29% found it bulky
This filter is easy to take on long hikes and weighs less than an ounce, even when I am trying to cut down on weight.
The filter is easy to carry while camping or hiking due to its negligible weight.
This filter is a convenient option for camping and hiking trips as it is lightweight and easy to carry on long hikes.
The filter is worth it and weighs only 1oz., making it negligible in terms of weight.
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89% praised for its fast water flow rate, while 11% found it slow
The carbon filter worked perfectly and removed the unpleasant taste commonly associated with filtering untreated water.
With this attachment, it takes a few seconds longer to filter the water.
Unless the water source is very poor, this item is probably not necessary.
I think the carbon element may not be necessary unless the water source is very poor.
81% liked its ability to filter large quantities of water, while 19% found it limited
The weight of the filter is negligible at exactly 1 oz.
The filter removes taste and odors, but the specified life of the filter varies between the Amazon listing and included instructions.
My filter weighs 1.35 oz and slows down the gravity feed.
The filter's advertised life is 1500L, but the instructions specify only 300L. This could mislead customers looking to purchase it based on the specifications.
