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Grayl UltraPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle - 16.9 fl. oz.
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With a quick press, the compact and adventure-ready Grayl UltraPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle helps protect against viruses, protozoa, bacteria, chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals.
- Compact and easy to use, this 16.9 fl. oz. (0.5-liter) bottle fits into a pack pocket or cup holder, requires zero setup and purifies water in just 10 seconds (3 L/min)
- Simply fill, press and drink—fill from any freshwater source, press on the ground or other firm surface, and drink purified water
- OnePressâ„¢ global protection is effective for use on all 7 continents
- Device uses ion exchange and ultra-powdered activated carbon to filter and purify water
- Removes viruses (e.g., hepatitis A, norovirus, rotavirus), bacteria (e.g., E. coli, salmonella, shigella) and protozoan cysts (e.g., amoebae, cryptosporidia, giardia)
- Adsorbs many chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), flavors and odors
- Filters particulates such as sediment and microplastics
- Multifunctional SimpleVentâ„¢ drink cap vents air (by twisting cap a half-turn) during purification and filtration and protects spout from cross-contamination
- RiverFlowâ„¢ spout delivers a fast flow of clean drinking water for chugging or filling hydration reservoirs and other bottles
- FlipCarry™ handle provides an enlarged pressing surface when flat; it also rotates 90° for effortless separation and easy carrying
- SoftPressâ„¢ ergonomic comfort pad on cap offers a nonslip, anti-fatiguing pressing surface
- TPE TopoGripâ„¢ is placed on all heavy-use surfaces for tactile, nonslip performance
- This durable, BPA-free bottle disassembles for easy cleaning; hand wash all parts except filter with warm, soapy water
- Replaceable purifier cartridge is rated for 300 cycles (40 gal./150 L); when press time reaches 25 sec. (or 3 years have elapsed since first use), it's time to replace it
- Independently tested by a certified laboratory to meet or exceed NSF/ANSI protocols 42 and 53 for sediment, pathogen and chemical removal
- Also meets the EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for testing microbiological water purifiers
Imported.
View all Grayl Water Bottle Purifiers| Best Use | Travel Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Filter Type | Press Bottle |
| Filter Medium | Electroadsorption/ultra-powdered activated carbon |
| Removes/Destroys | Protozoa, Bacteria And Viruses |
| Pump Strokes per Liter | 2 |
| Output | 6 liters per minute |
| Housing Material | Polypropylene |
| BPA Free | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2.95 x 9.75 inches |
| Weight | 12.5 ounces |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vague use directions are drawback
Rachel Makleff New York2 years ago
I finally figured out how to use the special water purifier/bottle. I am a former sixth grade to 9th grade teacher. The fine art of teaching is lost of the manufacturer. After pondering how to explain how the filer canteen works I figured out what words to use to describe the mechanism. To wite:
The outside of the canteen detaches and provides a cup with which one collects questionable water. The cup is then gently tilted so that its questionable water pours into the other half of the canteen. That water is poured over a filte in the inner sactum of the canteen. By pressing the cup into the inner workings the questionable water all the questionable liquid is filtered and the cup is able to serve again as the outer surface of the canteen. Please ask the manufacturer to improve directions for using the cateen to filter a small amount of water.
Rachel Makleff New York
14 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Tough to Use
Phanie Coop1 year ago
This bottle works, but it has two issues : it is heavy and it takes a lot of strength to use. In order to process water I have to put it on something lower than my hips, the use both ands an all my body weight to push it down. If I have a towel handy I out that over the top to cushion my hands. It may be great for a big, strong man, but as a small person I find it difficult.
Phanie Coop
Meadow Vista, CA
25 people found this review helpful
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AKMichelle
Alaska
Great for long days spend near water!
2 years ago
This water bottle has been perfect for working on a glacial drainage system all summer. No more hauling around multiple water bottles! It cleared out the silt and left me with cool, clean, delicious water. Easy to use and bottle does not leak. I recommend this to anyone who will be spending long days near a water system.
Yes , I recommend this product
Cascadia_Argonaut
Washington
Covert Edition
3 years ago
The Grayl UltraPress Purifier - Covert Edition features four muted color schemes which are perfect for travel, work, or outdoors recreating. The 16.9 ounce bottle offers a low profile fitting into most backpack/bag side pockets as well as vehicle cup holders. And the One Press system has a simplistic ease of use that puts all other water treatment companies to shame - no more pumping/squeezing carpal tunnel inducing torture for me! Grayl UltraPress is a product that I’m sure to keep reaching for all year long for water purification. I do wonder about the longevity of the purification cartridge which is reason for the reduction of one star. Overall excited for this new piece of gear.
Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
HappyCamper
Vancouver BC
A Total Dud
2 years ago
I bought this a month ago, had high hopes but before long it just stopped working. So disappointed. I was trying it out at home with chlorinated tap water. It worked great for about three days, about 4 - 5 times each day. It got really hard to push, then wouldn’t push, made big messes, water everywhere but inside the cup. I took it apart, let it dry thoroughly for a few days but nothing changed. Completely unreliable, inconveniently heavy, lots of plastic involved. and expensive to maintain. I had a replacement filter but didn’t bother. Unsustainable. Returned it. I do have an MSR Guardian Purifier, which is much more sustainable, shareable, and works perfectly.
Age:65–74
No, I do not recommend this product
Phanie Coop
Meadow Vista, CA
Tough to Use
1 year ago
This bottle works, but it has two issues : it is heavy and it takes a lot of strength to use. In order to process water I have to put it on something lower than my hips, the use both ands an all my body weight to push it down. If I have a towel handy I out that over the top to cushion my hands. It may be great for a big, strong man, but as a small person I find it difficult.
Age:65–74
No, I do not recommend this product
NJGB
Richmond Texas
works
1 year ago
11/16/23: Having Girardia on a Long Trail, I know value of really, really super clean water. This item, when correctly used, although pricey, solves water issues for me easily. Also purchased an extra filter. However, the cap? This model does not have a method attaching the cap. Why? This, to me, especially at this price, is a design problem and could very easily and super cheaply be factory installed on ALL their bottles. Otherwise, highly recommend.
Age:65–74
Yes , I recommend this product
SOR
Wisconsin
Bought two. Both leaked.
4 months ago
Purchased two Grayl ultrapress filtering water bottles and used off and on during a trip to Sicily. One bottle leaked from the start. The second bottle leaked after a few days. Nothing we tried would stop the leaks. Both were hard to press and never worked. Outrageously priced, plastic garbage. Disappointed REI would sell such a defective product. Do not recommend.
Age:25–34
No, I do not recommend this product
Tami Z.
Relief to always have safe water
10 months ago
I bought this both for travel and in case my home well pump ever conks out. It is a simple, compact design that is super easy to use and I like being able to add electrolytes. A BADLY NEEDED DESIGN IMPROVEMENT is a way to keep the small cap attached. I was carrying this purifier in a side pocket of my backpack when I was walking through the airport and I saw the cap roll off down the floor - CRITICAL loss if I had not seen it! It should be attached! Also, the locking ring for the cartridge can be tricky to keep "unlocked" when taking the cartridge on/off - not critical, just a pain.
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tdkehoe
Boulder, CO
Filter clogged in 4 days. Good for Crossfit WOD.
2 years ago
After a four days, four nights hike in the Wind River Range the filter is taking 20-25 seconds, not the ten seconds claimed. Pressing the filter now takes all my strength, standing and doing a squat. I used only clear stream water and I was the only person who used the filter. The instructions say to replace the filter when it takes 25 seconds. Crossfit could use these for workouts. I've used my UV purifier for 10+ years with no problems and no filters to replace. I bought the Grayl thinking it would be better with silty or swampy water. I have no doubt that's true but filters for the Grayl are going to cost many times more than the device.
Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product
Anthony R.
First outing with my UltraPress
3 years ago
First outing with my UltraPress in Uganda last week. Same outstanding Grayl standards I’m used to… superb addition to the range. Loved it. Clean drinking water every day!
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Mark F.
Best I’ve tried!
3 years ago
I haven’t used this in the field yet, however the outer shell is tough. I work in a warehouse and have dropped it a couple of times. It stayed together and didn’t leak. This device is so simple to use: fill thought container, press the filter down forcing the water through and drink. Admittedly, it takes some pressure to get the filter all the way to the bottom, but it is doable. I did take it with me to a restaurant to filter their water. My filtered water tasted distinctly better than my partner’s. All-in-all this seems to be about as perfect a portable water filter as can be made. I’m very pleased with the purchase and expect to purchase more.
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