Platypus QuickDraw™ Filter

Platypus QuickDraw™ Filter

Platypus

The Platypus QuickDraw™ Filter is an ultralight, fast in-line water filter designed for customizable backcountry hydration systems, compatible with multiple bottles and reservoirs, featuring easy cleaning and integrity checks for reliable trail use.

Key facts

  • Price: £45.00
  • Weight: 80g
  • Type: In-Line Water Filters
  • Meal type: equipment
  • No cook

Best for

  • Ultralight backpacking and fast filtering
  • Customizable hydration setups
  • Day hikes and quick trail breaks
  • Compatibility with various bottles

Things to know

  • Ultralight at 2.4 oz (80g) with hollow fiber technology
  • Fast filtration rate of 3 liters per minute
  • Dual-thread I/O fits common narrow-mouth bottles and reservoirs
  • Two cleaning methods: shake-to-clean and backflushing
  • Integrity Check process ensures safe filtering

Avoid if

  • Requires compatible bottles or reservoirs for full functionality
  • No built-in storage for filtered water
  • Not a purifier—filters bacteria and protozoa but not viruses

How it fits into a trip

Lightweight, fast filter for adaptable hydration setups on short to medium trips, ideal for quick water stops and ultralight hiking.

About this product

Customize your system with this fast multi-compatible, ultralight squeeze filter.

Improve your backcountry filtering experience with the do-it-all QuickDraw Filter.

Hollow fiber technology allows the QuickDraw to filter water fast (3L/m) while remaining compact and ultralight (2.4 oz).

The Platypus QuickDraw Filters are designed to work seamlessly with a wide range of bottles and reservoirs, empowering you to assemble a filter system tailored to your preferences.

The dirty side I/O (inner/outer) threads attach to QuickDraw reservoirs as well as common narrow-mouth bottles like smartwater® and most Platy bottles.

On the clean side, select between the DrinkCap for drinking and pouring and the ConnectCap™ that attaches to narrow-mouth bottles.

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