

Overall the Platypus Quickdraw Microfilter and Reservoir is a great addition to the light and compact water filter market. In regard to cleaning, the Quickdraw Microfilter can be cleaned by shaking or by back-flushing, which means that you can keep the filter operational without the use of extra tools on any trips. The whole filter is a grippy material, that stays grippy even when wet. It has a secure attached cap with a secure seal to prevent contamination. The clean water end is shaped so that you can drink straight from the filter, it also tapers and provides a directional flow for easy filling of water bottles and containers.

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The Quickdraw 'Build Your Own System' features an Inside/Outside dual thread design, which means that the filter attaches to the included reservoir plus smartwater® bottles, the Platypus Hoser Reservoir, Platypus 2.0L Bottle, Platypus SoftBottle™, Platypus Water Tank and various common 28mm plastic drinks/water bottles.

Made from tri-layer film the reservoir is taste-free, durable and has a wide mouth and handle, so you can easily fill it from any source of water, whilst keeping your hands dry. Included with the Quickdraw Microfilter is a 1L reservoir. The use of the small hollow fibres enables the quick flow rate when squeezing the dirty water reservoir. Going into more detail you can be confident in the filter, as each microfilter is individually tested to make sure it meets the guidelines for the removal of 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa. This is all in a product that is simple to use and clean so there should be no problems in accessing clean water, whatever your activity. There is quite a lot to break down with this filter, but the quick information is that you have a small and compact system, weighing 95g which packs smaller than a rolled-up t-shirt and is capable of up to 3L per minute of filtering. coli, Salmonella and Cholera.The Platypus Quickdraw Microfilter is an ultralight, easy to use fill-and-squeeze water filtration system with a 1L reservoir. *This includes Giardia, Cryptosporidium, E. Hollow Fiber Advantage: Hundreds of tiny hollow fibers enable the microfilter to filter water faster than traditional filter media.Įffective: Each microfilter is individually tested to ensure it meets all EPA & NSF guidelines for the removal of 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa*. Thoughtfully Rugged Design: Attached clean side cap flips open and creates a secure seal when closed, while the soft-touch filter housing is grippy even when wet and won’t pick up dirt from the ground. Ultrafast Flow Rates: Hollow fiber cartridge filters up to 3L per minute with normal squeeze pressure.Įasy, Effective Cleaning: Shake-to-clean or tool-free backflush methods make for quick and easy cleaning of the filter, so you can have fast filtration for your entire trip. Ultralight & Compact: The filter weighs just 2.2 oz (63 g) and packs small for easy access anywhere on or in your packing system.īuild Your Own System: The I/O dual-thread design allows the filter cartridge to natively attach to the QuickDraw Reservoir, smartwater® bottles, the Platy Hoser, most Platy bottles and certain common 28mm PET soda/water bottles.
