Platypus Quickdraw Ultralight Water Filter
- 3 liters per minute squeezed, 1.75 by gravity
- 28mm bottle threads, fits smartwater and soda bottles
- 99.9999% bacteria, 99.9% protozoa removal
- NSF & EPA P231 protocol, each filter tested
- Hollow fiber membrane filtration
- 1000 liters capacity
- 2.4 oz (69 g) weight
- Limited lifetime warranty, made in the USA
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A fast squeeze filter that threads onto common bottles and reservoirs and cleans in the field without tools. The listing claims bacteria and protozoa removal only, so it does not replace virus or chemical treatment.
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ASIN: B0CL81RLMHCategory: Camping Water Filters
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Overview
A hollow fiber membrane inside a soft-touch housing does the filtering in the Platypus QuickDraw, a squeeze and gravity water filter for backpacking. Dirty water enters from a threaded bottle or reservoir, and clean water exits through an attached DrinkCap for drinking or pouring.
Speed and thread compatibility make the QuickDraw easy to build a filter kit around, since it screws onto bottles hikers already carry. Shake cleaning and tool-free backflushing restore flow during a trip. Viruses are not covered by the listed removal claims, which matters for travel abroad.
Who it's for
Trail days where water comes from streams and lakes and every gram counts. Travelers facing virus risk or chemical runoff need a purifier or added treatment.
Pros and cons
- Fast squeeze flow rate
- Works in gravity setups too
- Threads onto many common bottles
- Shake or backflush, no tools
- No virus removal claim
- Wide-mouth bottles need an adapter kit
- Flow slows until cleaned
- Needs a separate dirty water container
Performance notes
Flow rate depends on squeeze pressure in a hand setup and on drop height in a gravity setup. As debris loads the hollow fibers, flow slows until a shake or backflush clears them. Filtering quality rests on the membrane, which targets bacteria and protozoa.
Specifications
| Brand | Platypus |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.15 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5 × 1.8 × 1.8 inches |
| Thread size | 28mm |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 264.2 gallons |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported Water TDS Level Maximum PPM | 500 |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Purification Method | Hollow Fiber Membrane |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Removal rating | 99.9999% bacteria, 99.9% protozoa |
| Test standard | NSF & EPA P231 |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Platypus QuickDraw filter?
It measures 1.8 x 5 inches, or 5 x 13 cm.
Does the Platypus QuickDraw remove viruses?
The listing claims removal of bacteria and protozoa only. No virus claim is made, so add treatment where viruses are a concern.
Will the Platypus QuickDraw fit a Nalgene or HydroFlask?
Not directly. Platypus says wide-mouth Nalgene, HydroFlask and Yeti Yonder bottles fill through a bottle adapter kit, while the direct threads fit 28mm bottles.
How do you clean the QuickDraw on the trail?
Shake it or backflush it. No tools are needed, and both methods restore flow and clear debris.
Can the Platypus QuickDraw connect to a hydration reservoir?
Yes. The ConnectCap links to nearly any reservoir, and you can fill it through the drink tube by removing the bite valve.