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MSR TrailShot vs Platypus GravityWorks 4L

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

No winner on weight yet. The recorded weights have not both been verified on the same basis. Size, included parts and single-item versus pair weights can differ. Check the linked sources before choosing a replacement.

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Spec MSR TrailShot Platypus GravityWorks 4L
Weight 141 g · 0.141 kg · 0.31 lb
as listed
 163 g · 0.163 kg · 0.36 lb
Brand MSR Platypus
Category Hygiene Hygiene
MSR TrailShot
141 g

Pocket-sized squeezable water filter. Fast flow rate.

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Platypus GravityWorks 4L
163 g

Gravity-fed water filter system for camp use.

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MSR TrailShot vs Platypus GravityWorks 4L: which should you buy?

The listed weights alone are not enough to choose between these products. Confirm the size, included parts and weight basis against each source; choose equipment for the function and fit you need.

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