Weight: 233g. Best for Efficient, adaptable water filtration and portaging for higher volumes. Overview The QuickDraw 3l water filter is an ultralight system that can be used in gravity or squeeze mode. It combines a 3l ‘dirty’ water reservoir with a QuickDraw filter that can be screwed to a clean Platypus bladder or a 28mm-thread […]
About the author
Mark Watson
Wilderness gear editor Mark Watson divides his workdays between graphic design, writing and photography. His passion for tramping, climbing, cycling and storytelling has taken him all over Aotearoa and the world in search of great trails, perfect moves and epic light. He has published four books and his photographs have featured in numerous publications. Especially motivated by long distance travel, he has tramped Te Araroa and cycled from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Otamatapaio Hut, Oteake Conservation Park
Dirt bike trial on Tongariro Northern Circuit gets approval
A majestic coastal walk
Adventurer and author Dunc Wilson
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