Platypus DayCap Filter Replacement

Platypus DayCap Filter Replacement

Platypus

The Platypus DayCap Filter Replacement offers a lightweight, high-flow hollow fiber filter cartridge that fits original DayCap bottles, delivering fast, effective removal of bacteria, protozoa, and particulates for safe drinking water on short hikes and quick trail breaks.

Key facts

  • Price: £23.80
  • Weight: 30g
  • Type: Portable Water Filters & Purifiers
  • Meal type: equipment
  • No cook

Best for

  • Replacing worn-out DayCap filters
  • Day hikes and quick trail water purification
  • Lightweight hydration setups
  • Backpackers needing fast flow rates

Things to know

  • High-flow hollow fiber filter with 0.2 micron pore size
  • Effective against bacteria, protozoa, and particulates
  • Field cleanable for extended filter life
  • Lightweight at just 1 oz (30 g)
  • Fits directly into Platypus DayCap bottles

Avoid if

  • Does not filter chemicals, toxins, or viruses
  • Limited to use with Platypus DayCap bottles
  • Filter life capped at 1,000 liters

How it fits into a trip

Best for quick water filtration on day hikes or short breaks where lightweight, fast bacteria and protozoa removal is needed without chemical or viral filtration.

About this product

Platypus DayCap Filter Replacement Cartridge is the same high-flow and effective hollow fiber filter that came with your original Platy DayCap In-Bottle Filter.

Right out of the box it’s ready to twist into place and deliver fast, safe, and easy access to clean drinking water.

Specifications: Colour: Blue Weight: 1 oz / 30 g Dimensions (W x L x H): 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.5 in / 3.8 x 3.8 x 8.9 cm Effective against: Bacteria, Particulate, Protozoa Not for filtering against Chemicals/toxins or viruses.

Filter type: Hollow Fibre Filter pore size: 0.2 microns Flow: 1L per minute Filter life: 1,000 L Field Cleanable: Yes Materials: Hollow Fibre, Plastic View our full Platypus collection here Base Camp Food are an official UK retailer for Platypus.

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