Add into the mix the range of prices, sizes, and exactly what they safely remove from the water, and you can be left feeling completely perplexed. I recently got my hands on the vastly new and improved Grayl GEOPRESS filter water bottle and it changed the way I am able to travel and hike literally overnight. Not to mention the fact that I have eliminated single use plastic bottles from all of my travels and daily life. That said, the bottle itself is as tough as nails and can even survive a 10-foot fall when full of water! Whilst travelling in Pakistan this last spring, I got another reminder of just how prolific plastic bottle use is. Many parts of Pakistan have serious plastic overuse and pollution issues. On the place she had an incident where the bottle leaked, leaving her seat wet for the entirety of her flight, which isn’t exactly ideal. Summary

Virtually no setup time, and fastest performance: purifies and filters contaminated water in 8 seconds (5 liters per minute) Non-Slip TPE Bumper. Non-slip base provides durable protection and withstands drops (at full capacity) up to 10'.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s necessary to boil water for one minute to ensure that all waterborne microorganisms are killed. Is a fast process (although I’ve found it can take a long time to boil water in South America where it’s rare to find a kettle) Both “purifier” and “filter” are thrown around a lot, but did you know they actually have a crucial difference? The best travel water purifier for every single circumstance: However, the Grayl Geopress comes a close second in the contest for finding the best travel water filter, despite a couple of reservations I have about the product. Virtually no setup time and industry leading "fastest" flow rate (5 liters per minute). Filters and purifies in a blazing fast 8 seconds.

What’s more, it can filter water containing particulates, so can be used in practically any context and still guarantee safe drinking water in a matter of minutes. This makes it an ideal option as a water filter for traveling abroad.More often than not, it’s the result of untreated water, particularly as waterborne microorganisms are a real problem in developing countries, where poor sanitation can lead to untreated sewage entering drinking water supplies. Another factor for the filter is the type of water you are filtering. When possible, it is best to filter water that is clear and free of any noticeable sediment. Gritty water with lots of silt or sand will certainly clog your filter fast than if you were using clear water. Common sense, right? Tablets or drops can be bought at a very inexpensive price and need to just be added to the water you are trying to purify. Everywhere I roam in this world, I witness the plastic problem first hand. I mean, it’s not a secret at this point right? The culture of plastic pollution is literally killing our planet.

You don’t need me to do the maths for you. After a month on the road, the GEOPRESS basically pays for itself. Sure it takes a little more effort to filter your own water but the fact is that the planet needs us all to be making an effort. Taking a few seconds to filter your own water vs. buying plastic water bottles will help you reduce your plastic footprint in a big way over time. Photo: Chris Lininger How the Grayl GEOPRESS Filter Bottle Works: The Water Bottle that Changed the Game Not only can you purify one liter of water in 90 seconds, but this also requires practically no effort on your part. It can feel like a herculean task when faced with the variety of travel water purifiers on the market to identify which is best for you and the type of international travel that you do. A Grayl water bottle is armed with a filter, so you don’t need to buy a water bottle and then a filter system. You dig?

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There’s a wide range of different options available at different price points and for different styles of travel. Obviously, for travellers and certain hikers, the GEOPRESS is an unstoppable tool of the trade, and too good to beat. That said, the GEOPRESS isn’t for everyone, or should I say every activity. As a former Appalachian thru-hiker who spent my nights dreaming of how to cut down on weight, the GEOPRESS is likely to be too heavy and bulky to be considered in an ultralight thru-hiking kit. Keep Reading: 7 Things I Learned From Travelling Plastic-Free Why travel water purifiers are a sensible economic choice You also need to do this in advance (this method doesn’t allow you to purify while you’re out and about), while the pan you boil water in can leave an unpleasant metallic taste in your water. Summary

There are certainly other, lighter filter options out there. Take the Sawyer Mini, for example. In terms of weight, the Sawyer Mini is hard to beat. This brings me to my next point… The Grayl GEOPRESS Water Bottle is Fighting the Evil Plastic Monster Testing standards: independently tested by a certified laboratory to meet or exceed NSF protocol 42 and 53 for pathogen and chemical removal; meets the EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for testing microbiological water purifiers So, as travellers, hikers, and adventurers, what is a solution to staying hydrated that doesn’t also contribute to the plastic problem? Meet the next generation Grayl water bottle… Many single-use plastic bottles are widely recyclable. Unfortunately, most aren’t, and instead end up in landfill where they will take at least 450 years to degrade . Yes, seriously.But how does it all work? Is it actually a functional filter water bottle? Let’s dive in and find out all the deets about the Grayl Geopress purifier bottle … A light on the body of the device lets you know exactly when to stop stirring and whether the water has been successfully purified or not. A major improvement from the Grayl Ultralight bottle is the ease of doing the press action. For myself and many others who loved the concept of the 2nd generation Ultralight bottle, the new GEOPRESS functions much better in my opinion. Maybe it’s the bigger surface area to work with or maybe Grayl got the bottle geometry dialled in just right in their tinkering? This brings me to my next point… The New Grayl GEOPRESS Water Filter Bottle Has a Larger Capacity