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The very best merchandise are inclined to have inherent versatility. The UltraPress Ti water filter/air purifier bottle, by GRAYL is simply that, versatile. With the UltraPress, you get a type of all-in-one vessel wit a 16.9oz water bottle, a water filter/air purifier, and an outer titanium cup that can be utilized to warmth water and cook dinner meals alongside scorching coals or close to a direct flame.
First Impressions
I consider that GRAYL is onto one thing, the UltraPress is intelligent in its design. I like merchandise with built-in versatility, so I used to be immediately impressed once I acquired it. The standard of the product was top-notch, and it appeared simple to make use of. I used to be excited to offer it a attempt.
I acquired the UltraPress a few month in the past and have been utilizing it on and off as my every day drinker, changing a 32oz Camelback insulated bottle that I usually use. So, at solely 16.9oz, all-day use isn’t one of the best for this bottle, as I discovered myself filling it up typically. However, that’s okay, as a result of that’s not what the GRAYL UltraPress is designed for.
Together with the UltraPress, GRAYL despatched me their 4.5-liter BottleLock Hip Pack. It’s made to carry GRAYL bottles or Earthwell drinkware with the grippy BottleLock system.
Additionally they despatched alongside the adjustable Looney Bin bike cage made by Arundel. The cage has a pleasant feeling click-wheel adjuster that holds the UltraPress completely. So, if I don’t carry it on the Hip Pack, I can carry it on my bike.
When the clicking wheel is opened nearly all the way in which, it can additionally maintain a 32oz Nalgene bottle, which is nice!
Additionally they despatched some paracord and their 170mm Titanium Spork. I didn’t see the paracord obtainable on their web site. And I wasn’t positive why they despatched it alongside…however I figured it out and can contact on it just a little later in my precise assessment of the UltraPress. Cool?
A lot to my shock, in addition they despatched their Titanium Camp Range. It got here with an additional o-ring and just a little stuff sack for storage.
It’s an especially compact range that’s going to be nice for espresso on day journeys out to the desert within the Subie. Or higher but, this range will take my #coffeeoutside package to the following degree.
With a weight of solely 28g, and a totally adjustable flame, it is going to be good for cooking on my bikepacking journeys as properly.
It’s a great-looking bottle. The colour of the titanium with the laser-engraved, multi-color topo artwork, and delicate branding could be very tasteful. They despatched mine within the Covert Black colour which truly appears extra grey than black to me, however the UltraPress can be obtainable in Olive Drab, Desert Tan, or Coyote Brown.
The outer cup can be utilized to warmth water or cook dinner meals. The partitions of the outer cup could look just a little skinny, however it’s made from titanium, so it’s sturdy and will final a very good very long time with out distorting. Plus, with the filter press nesting inside it, the thinner partitions make for an all-around extra compact product.
Talking of the filter press… I’m out on my bike typically all day once I’ve run out of water and wish to drag from a questionable, random consuming fountain (or different public consuming sources) in a metropolis with whom I’m not acquainted… positive, it hasn’t killed me but as I’ve been consuming from sources like that my complete life, however I might see myself utilizing the filter as a simple method to eradicate germs or simply get better-tasting water.
The one-way silicone valve is alleged to be drink-mix prepared. You possibly can truly use any potable beverage you’d like (filling from the highest obvi) even a frosty brew. That’ll be good at camp.
I used to be just a little hesitant in doing a assessment of this bottle, as I don’t have many (if any) native rides right here in Southern California the place I’m out on my bike all day with contemporary, flowing river/creek water to drag from to filter and fill my bottle. However as I discussed above, I’m typically consuming from questionable areas, and the UltraPress will turn out to be useful in these cases.
I might be taking it on my tenting adventures in addition to my bikepacking journeys and I’m actually excited to attempt it out.
Keep tuned for the complete assessment.
