Platypus CleanStream Gravity Filter System

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The CleanStream Gravity Filter System is a water filter made by Platypus. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"Don't waste time in camp filtering water when you could be sitting around relaxing. Pick up the Platypus Cleanstream Gravity Filter System and let G-force pump your water for you. This high capacity filter cleans four liters of water in a mere 2.5 minutes and holds eight liters enough for a full camp. Using a Hollow Fiber medium, the Cleanstream removes 99.9% of all bacteria and protozoa. The filter can be back flushed and cleaned by simply reversing the height of the reservoirs. Platypus even labeled the reservoirs Dirty and Clean so there's no confusion when it's time to hydrate."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Platypus CleanStream Gravity Filter System (Fall 2009) The super-light, pump-free, high-flow CleanStream Gravity Filter System by Platypus filters 4 liters of water in less than 2 minutes and the closed system allows filtering and cleaning-simply hold the filtered-water bag above the unfiltered-water bag to backflush and clean the filter-all to be done without disassembly. Comes with two reservoirs, filtercartridge, hoses, and all fittings."

From REI:
"Filtering water has never been so easy—let gravity do all the work with the pump-free Platypus CleanStream™ gravity filter system. System includes 2 four-liter reservoirs, 1 for unfiltered water and 1 for filtered water; reservoirs have hang loops for easy in-camp use. Simply fill the unfiltered reservoir and hang it above the clean water reservoir to let gravity carry the water through the filter. Hollow fiber filter technology offers a high flow rate of 1.6 liters per minute—that's 4 liters in 2.5 minutes! Filter physically removes particles, protozoa, and bacteria down to 0.2 microns in size, including giardia, salmonella, cryptosporidia and others. Unfiltered reservoir features a quick-disconnect valve that automatically shuts off the flow of water when hose is disconnected. Shutoff hose clamp on the filtered-water hose allows on-demand water control for filling bottles; clamp also shuts off the system when not in use. Cap and elbow fitting on the filtered-water reservoir integrates with all Platypus spouts. Clean the system by simply holding the filtered-water reservoir above the unfiltered-water reservoir to backflush the filter. Taste-free reservoirs and silicone hoses ensure great-tasting water."

From Tahoe Mountain Sports:
"Platypus CleanStream Gravity Water Filter is a simple camp filter that can produce about a gallon of water in just a couple minutes without using chemicals or pumping. Gravity does all the work | Just fill the 4-liter reservoir labeled DIRTY with unfiltered water and place it three feet above the 4-liter reservoir labeled CLEAN, and in 2.5 minutes you have fresh water | Easy-hang strap | Filters down to 0.2 micron, removing 99.9999 percent of bacteria and protozoa | Filter life approximately 1,500 liters, depending on water quality | Hose clamp provides off-and-on demand water | Easy to clean without disassembly | Kit Includes: Two 4-liter reservoirs, fast flow hollow fiber filter cartridge, hoses and all fittings | Dimensions: 16.5 x 9 in. or 42 x 23 cm | Weight: 12.7 oz. or 360g"

User Reviews

CleanStream Gravity Filter System
Reviewed by Diane Mason, Nov 05, 2009

"This filtering system is the best I've used. I am an ultralight backpacker, and I've carried and used this filter in all four seasons. It is uncomplicated and filters a lot of water very fast with no work our your part. . . fill it and hang it.

If you cannot find anything to hang it from, the ClearStream filters fast enough that you can just hold it up until the water moves from the "Dirty" side to the "Clean" side."

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CleanStream Gravity Filter System
Reviewed by wlcj14, Oct 22, 2009

"I have owned other filtration systems before but nothing that worked this well and was this simple to use. It's light weight, clearly marked (one bag is marked clean and the other dirty), fast, and most importantly the water gets clean with no weird taste."

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