New Platypus Metabottle Water Bottle + Microfilter 25 Oz (1L) Bluebird

The Platypus MetaBottle is a flexible water bottle for packing up and getting on the trail and staying on the go. When it's full, the bottle expands to .75L or 1L (depending on the model you choose). Drink up the water inside, then squash the bottom half down and tuck into your pack for later. Water at the office, water on a hike, water everywhere! Includes hollow-fiber microfilter to grab water straight from the source while out in the wilderness.  Filter is field-cleanable. FEATURES OF THE PLATYPUS METABOTTLE

Comes apart for easy cleaning (dishwasher safe; top rack only)

Packs down for transport

Includes backcountry-ready hollow-fiber water microfilter

Taste-free; BPA, BPS and phthalate-free

Bottle halves can be used separately as mug and cup

Leak-proof cap and flexible cap lanyard

Light weight (8.5 oz) with filter installed.

Parts made in Ireland, Assembled in USA

Filter Data
Meets EPA and NSF guidelines for removal of 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% protozoa, including Giardia, Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Salmonella, and Cholera.  Filter life rated at 1,000L, depending on quality of water being filtered. Hiking Tip: Know your water sources because in some water conditions it is advisable to filter AND boil the water.  Always have two sources of water purification/filtration available for multi-day treks. The National Parks service has a great website on water sources in the back country: https://www.nps.gov/articles/2wayspurifywater.htm