I Put a Titanium Grayl in the Campfire and this Happened!

[@USMC6976]

One thing I have noticed with my Grayl: Be sure to push all the way down, you might even want to give it a downward twist at the end. I have unfiltered water leak out when tipping the grayl to pour water from it, or drink from it. The last thing you want to do is contaminate your drinking water from a leak.

[@spider5001]

Hey friend🙂 I have heard of others having this problem. I found a response to a video with something to help with this. Get food grade silicone grease. Put a very thin film around the part that seals at the top. It’s inexpensive and it does help🙂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@USMC6976]

@Ian.. Yeah, but probably worth the extra trouble not to contaminate your drinking water.

[@guillaumekeulen219]

Why not a Sawjer one 0,01 micron!?😂

[@USMC6976]

@@guillaumekeulen219 They are very slow. And you'll need a carbon filter for several of them if you want to get rid of the 'flavors' from various water sources. Grayl is all one.

[@guillaumekeulen219]

@@USMC6976 all in one Indonesian Peanut soup! They fit on my 2 gallon guardian Gravity filter You dont need carbon filter Paper coffeefilter with Norit or other medical grade active carbon as prefilter and again with new paper & carbon

[@BearClawAK47]

The Pathfinder Store makes a stainless steel cup for the standard Grayl. A little cheaper alternative.

[@leighrate]

Follow David Canterbury's advice and use a Millbank bag to remove turbidity before pressing.

[@briancjohnson]

This was a nice "actual world" test. Thanks!

[@Cetok01]

I love the Grayl. With your experiment as a reference, I may go for the Titanium model now.

[@tywilliams6530]

I’ve had the smaller Grayl Titanium for a year that’s been through many fires and still works perfect. Great video Dan. One thing to mention is water filtered by your Grayl has zero taste. Ditch water will taste like bottled water.

[@tylorsmith6678]

I'm a PA resident and yes it is hot 🔥 this week

[@erickarnes8087]

I'm from KY,it's hot here too!!!

[@ahayseed654]

I'm in KS, this is just summer for us.😢

[@richardpancake1487]

I love my grayl filter bottles, they are a little expensive but work great and I've never gotten sick using them

[@Moneypit_Adventures]

I've recently stumbled upon Grayl and was looking at adding it to my chest rig to complement my canteen/cup system. Glad I found your channel. I was just telling a friend the other day I really wanted to learn bushcraft skills and improve my capabilites while out camping. You guys are super close to me and I'm hoping to take your beginner class in April.

[@duper1025]

Hey Dan, I love the Grayl…add a Mill Bank Bag as a pre filter and you have a good wilderness water system. Cheers

[@PlayaSinNombre]

i know a guy that lives in an area with high clay soil. he said adding a mill bank bag to his Grayl filter press doubled the life of the filter.

[@Dreoilin]

​@@PlayaSinNombreyep, it's true. I've done it.

[@PulpParadise]

You can also just put a bandana or T-shirt over the Grayl water collection to prefilter and save money and space in your pack.

[@asmith7876]

The Grayl has been all over YT for some years now, I was using my MSR Guardian and did NOT plan on switching. Got in prepper mode one night, this was on sale plus I had a coupon, I'm thinking of the drinking water source on our property and how the Grayl filters chemicals too...damn it I bought one! The titanium model! What a timely video! Bought two extra filters for it so that should last a while until I get a more permanent filtration system set up. You know, for when the world ends. 🤣

[@jant4741]

Keep one in my ‘get home bag’ incase I ever need to hoof it home ^^

[@craigshugg2332]

The end is nigh.

[@guillaumekeulen219]

The end is about 3 months away! ( Canadian prepper, and others)

[@prairiestatepatriots]

​@@guillaumekeulen219 Canadian Prepper says we're getting nuked twice a week.

[@Grenzkraft]

Got the long stainless steel cup from Pathfinder (which was made in colaboration with Grayl, which is hard to come by in Germany). The Geopress nests inside of that long cup, but it makes the whole thing just so much more heavy, than it already was, without that stainless steel cup. I recently saw the titanium version as well and thought that sounds like an alternative, but then I saw the price tag and though, "I'm good. Just deal with it.".

[@henryvandeventer2457]

If you want Pathfinder gear, you can check militarysklad dot cz (YT won't let me post a link) and search Pathfinder. They usually a lot of their gear including their bed roll etc. I'm pretty sure they ship to Germany.

[@bramelyne7970]

I got a vargo funnel flask. Its my actual edc, I don't buy 33cl plastic flasks anymore for my kid and he loves to drink out of this. It fits like a glove in every pocket. I boiled water to test it and it works (without the silicone cap) for like real emergancys, also made tea on the go with esbit tablets xd. If i go hiking I use a 3 liter kathadyn sack. Much cheaper and does work. I used it when I did the GR, simple without tubes, just fill the sac and push to the filter. I think the price and bulk is overkill on this product.

[@JoeMac1983]

The weight difference between a stainless cup and a titanium one is negligible. I remember buying a Pathfinder titanium cup and bottle after having bought the stainless ones and the price really is NOT worth it. You won't regret saving your money.

[@bobshuff6156]

Seems like the stainless cup is also bigger diameter and volume. I worry the Ti Geopress is too narrow for some stoves, especially since it will be top heavy on a canister. I get the campfire scenario, but very unlikely where I live.

[@gregkirchner1108]

Dave Canterbury has a video showing the difference between the Titanium Grayle and the Stainless Grayle (when the filter is wet) is 4 oz. Buy what you can afford. Personally I'm to poor to buy junk! It doesn't appear either option is bad.

[@tanneranderson7574]

I’ve done almost all my backpack hunting and trekking in the mountains from CO-AK using a scarf to filter and a steri-pen. For large bladders I use aqua tabs. They are small, takes up little room and works every time. It may not taste good but you will survive and not get sick. I’ve used this method for years always works, saves space.

[@texasjoe3261]

Thank You For Sharing, Dan. Excellent Presentation, As Always !

[@thatrealba]

I've had Sawyers and many other types of filter/sterilization systems. I happily carry a Grayl these days. The speed, simplicity, and thoroughness of filtration is second to none. Try it before you knock it, people.

[@snoopyevans9447]

I have two sawyer filters. One as a backup, one on my line from my camelbak. I keep purification tabs, a small fire kit, my extra filter and a bandana in case I want to pre-filter. I'm definitely investing in one of these, with the pathfinder cup, and a couple extra filters into my water kit.

[@sparrow_bushcraft5307]

Hell yeah I love my two grayl. Titanium and nesting cup is on my list

[@DanielBelliveau-y5x]

Thanks for guinea-pigging your Titanium Geopress for us Mr. Wowak , it's good to know it holds up to the fire test ! ! !

[@charliedelta1136]

You ruined the video for me.

[@relicpathfinder2800]

​@@charliedelta1136 That's on you. Next time don't read the comments.

[@randywarnock2937]

As long as there is water in the container it will only get so hot. But without water it will change. I worked on wildfires for over 30 years. In feeding firefighters, we would provide hot water I assigned an inmate to be the one who provided hot water. He got sidetracked and the 1/4” thick aluminum kettle boiled dry. We had molten metal on the ground because of no water to cool it.

[@PulpParadise]

This is a titanium container and has different heat tolerances than aluminum. Not saying it would withstand a forest fire, but it's not the same material.

[@rockonwink]

An inmate?

[@timasuna1756]

​​@@rockonwinkYeah 😂 probably one Kamala harris chose not to release to fight wild fires LOL

[@ozquark8384]

I've had various titanium pots over about 17 years and I've always heat treated them by boiling water over low heat, empty trust with medium heat before releasing over high heat.

[@timasuna1756]

@@ozquark8384 Titanium just warps with high heat, same with thin stainless pots.

[@roberthunter5398]

Watching for the first time from scotland. Just a comment regarding water. After boiling , tepid water actually hydrates quicker than cold water. Although cold water is refreshing never dismiss Luke warm😊

[@hawkknight4223]

I’m glad they have a metal one. That peaks my interest for more than the plastic one.

[@danmacdonald8829]

I've got the regular Grayl which is great, but the titanium isn't practical imo since you're probably carrying other to things to cook with if you need hot water. If you just have that and can build a fire, what good is hot water?

[@timgoward9407]

Personnallly I like the Sawyer Squeeze combined with a smart water bottle.

[@blueoutside3394]

Grayl is only famous because someone famous used it. It’s too expensive and the refills too. For what it is.

[@relicpathfinder2800]

Does Sawyer filter viruses?

[@relicpathfinder2800]

​@@blueoutside3394 Grayl refills?

[@timgoward9407]

@@relicpathfinder2800 yes they do.

[@blueoutside3394]

@@relicpathfinder2800 the replacement filters. lol

[@MrDehackers]

Stay hydraded, stay in the woods In Germany we say: Endlich mal wieder ein Bier trinken im Wald

[@fishngolf2]

😂😂😂

[@Dreoilin]

Yes!

[@onionhead5780]

Nice! 😉

[@DThomas1976]

Brooklyn lager might be the best lager in that part of the woods.. I’d look for a better beer.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

@@DThomas1976Du sollst gscheiter trinken, nicht mehr lagern 😉!

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

especially with the thermal conductivity of titanium, it shouldn't get appreciably above 212F/ 100C, which is nothing for titanium. I do appreciate making sure though, and I wasn't aware of the product before. so, thank you.

[@Tasty4339]

I have a Grayl and its awesome

[@DennisG-c6c]

I have one! It’s so nice to have

[@edporter9355]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 Great presentation Dan. ----Michigan. Was 94 here today.

[@zachariahlee3393]

I've had the Grayl for years now and Really Love it..I have seen the titanium version but price wise expensive. I also have the Cup as my system. Recently bought the Mulbank bag just for the Grayl..because I my area silky water would clogged this filter in no time at all. Great video as always..saving my coins ..will be purchasing this titanium version ASAP.

[@johnl2445]

Been wondering about using the cup as a kettle. It's like you read my mind. Now I know . Thank You .

[@StoneE4]

It will be interesting to see how well these hold up over time.

[@kentcostello5286]

I seen them. I thought about getting one and thank you for the demo. And the information too.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

😊thanks Dan😊

[@backdoor5993]

I have used a Grayl for a couple of years, it a great tool. I'm interested in the titanium version, thanks!

[@martwilman]

Great Video as always, thanks Dan. I'm a big fan of the Grayl, I have 2. 🍻👍

[@hoss5852]

Thanks for another great video.

[@gerardmartyn1738]

Great information as always. Thank you 😊

[@TheTdub]

Excellent information, I appreciate your videos

[@mrwes100]

SRO offers a SS nesting cup for the GeoPress as well. Add a millbank bag and you’re golden.

[@claesweicher223]

I've been relatively satisfied with the polymer geopress version with one exception. Whenever i want to filter water and start pressing down while the "valve" is open to let air out. The plastic warps from the pressure and water shoots out from the side like a low pressure water jet. Just ordered the Ti ultrapress, and i hope this one does not have the same flaw as the plasic geopress.

[@SnwBrdnSOB]

You have to make sure it goes vertically down. If you push it at an angle it shoots out.

[@Alaska610ish]

Waited for this video, thanks for making it!

[@ostekuste3646]

I’ve used a Grayl for years in this and several other countries. Easy to pack and pretty much bulletproof. I’ve even strapped it onto my mountain bike or off-road motorcycle and have never damaged it. I recently got the Ti version and expect it to be just as good, but with more versatility as you state. He original one I have will see secondary duty in my get-home bag. As far as price, do you need to spend this much? No, but if you can, you can. Love how some will spend near a $1000 on a tent or thousands on pew pews, but complain about something that will be most likely to kill you if you get it wrong.

[@fuelman524]

I hope I can say it! Grayl great product, Dave made it better. Pathfinder Grayl cup and bottle set, fixed all that.

[@mikeb3603]

Good info. Glad I checked it out

[@khamen723]

Just go with the SRO Grayl nesting cup. It’s my favorite camp cup! I have 12, but it’s easily my fav. It’s like a Viking mug 🎉

[@chrisdavidson5925]

I have the grayl and bought the stainless steel nesting cup for it, better option in my opinion

[@johnbentley2636]

I'm rocking a Sawyer with smart water bottle and transferring to my single walled clean canteen

[@stephenparis495]

Great review! I’ve been thinking of getting a Grayl, but I may grab the one with the steel container just to have that as a back-up.

[@UrbanTacticalSurvival]

I love my Grayl it goes with me everywhere, I don't have the titanium bottle yet my plan is to get it real soon, how ever I have seen one of the bottles that didn't have the cap secured and attached to it , so I believe there are two different bottle types and I hope that when I order one it will come with it attached , great video , great information , I'm now a subscriber .

[@daves-space]

Only problem with the titanium Grayl is if you accidentally drop it/bang it/etc and the titanium bends, the filter won't work (at least not well). I opted to stick with the original non-titanium Grayl filter and either nest it with a stainless or titanium cup, or double up with a stainless steel 40oz Klean Kanteen.

[@SnwBrdnSOB]

I didn't think about this. Thanks for sharing. Maybe I will stick with my pathfinder nesting cup

[@daves-space]

@@SnwBrdnSOB Glad I could help! I like the versatility of the grayl and nesting cup without worrying about breaking something lol

[@tomconway8881]

Another great video. Thanks

[@Scarywoody]

I press it without the top on. No back pressure plus over time plastics gets brittle. Top off protects the threads.

[@mountainman.4478]

awesome video

[@vortega472]

Wow, thank you for this, very informative and useful.

[@khamen723]

Pathfinder put out a Grayl nesting cup that is incredible. It’s like a Viking mug and nests perfectly with the big Grayl. It’s actually my favorite camp/home mug.

[@apar1560]

Great video

[@dylanbrown3840]

Grayls are awesome I have drank out of mud puddles for 3 days with zero issues.

[@user-he8qc4mr4i]

It will be nice to know how well it will hold over time with the usage + the regular campfire

[@RickallsBushcraft01]

A Titanium cup basically

[@JustinPierce1]

Well, it doesn't appear to be a titanium medical implant device. So yes it may very well be a cup.

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

The Grayl is a good filter. Superior to the Sawyer filters. But the Grayl UltraPress Ti comes at a much greater expense…retails at over $200. So, I guess it is about what you can afford to use. I appreciate your honest review.

[@PulpParadise]

He-Man, as a young lad. ;-) Perfect timing, Dan. I was looking at these the other day and wondering how reliable that extra $100 investment would be if I put it in the fire. Thank you for taking the time to show us what happens! Stay in the woods...

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

Expensive but I like the idea of having the option of boiling as well thanks

[@billydodd8457]

here in south west Florida it's over 90 degrees every day........also you have to really look at what your filter will remove from the water.....In the swamp, you can get sick really fast drinking from natural sourses.

[@eastvantony]

awesome thanks!

[@thomas-i5o7h]

I'm curious about the filter element, primarily what is it's useable life span ? In other words, how long can it be used before it ' wears out ' ?

[@davidheath2427]

You generally get 100 gallons , or 400 litres. A friend of mine got his tested at 500 litres , and 600 litres and it was still fine . He hasn't gotten to 700 litres yet . I just change mine out at the point the filter gets to quick when pressed down .

[@xx.01001]

Teuer aber fur outdoor wirklich zu empfehlen. Oder wenn man wenig Plastik nutzen will. Hab 2 in midnight blue und eine in Titan. Titan is mein Favorit ❤

[@Hemp1972]

Cooool. Well I wouldn't use this to boil water but I really have to get me the titanium version! I put this on top of my to do list. 😊 🔆

[@BushcraftExplorer]

Awesome! I purchased the life straw, but thinks the Grayle would be better because of the option of pouring water into other containers... got it on my list to buy next. Thanks!

[@williamdroom5789]

Waiting for a waxed canvas holster with a belt loop and shoulder strap to come out for the geopress.

[@Dreoilin]

The big question is what types of water sources are no-nos? Ive only unsed mine from creeks with good flowing water.

[@FirearmNation]

If you ding the titanium cup, it won't filter as it'll either stop the filter or create a pressure leak when going over it? Thoughts?

[@7switty]

Remember if using any filter that if used in winter to not let it freeze. Because it will expand and ruin it's capability to effectively disinfect your water.

[@kylefedor7461]

My man! Drinkin' some Brooklyn!

[@Yooper_eh]

At some point, the filter must clog or break through. I can see that you should carry a spare or two. But, what happens when you run out of filters? Can they be cleaned? Repaired? Is there a way to make my own? I imagine this scenario would be common to all filtration systems?

[@joshh5336]

If you're boiling water with the base it is because the filter broke right? So if it deforms it doesn't really matter. I wouldn't put it in the fire unless necessary. In which case, having the metal backup would be great

[@NatiHighLife]

My dude is talking about the msr ceramic filter that has all the tubes and sucks. its 1lb dry and 2lbs wet and slow and a pain to clean. Im a sawyer man now, and get the $3 coupling to make a gravity filter and ease backflusing. Happy trails

[@NatiHighLife]

i will say I like its less microplastics

[@JPMerolla001]

Super hot in new york as well. And I work outside. So stay safe. Stay hydrated. But when it comes to filters I prefer the sawyer mini. Dual threaded. The grayl is usless in winter and thatd when I do most of my camping. I have a chinesr knockoff version of the grayl. I could see it being okay in the summer. But it's just too big to stuff in an inner pocket to keep it from freezing.

[@RangerPhantomSAS]

I have the original large sized with a stainless nesting cup (with lid). I liked that they now make the larger sized in titanium, but was also wondering how well it would last due to warping or worse, dropping it and breaking due to brittleness.

[@shadygremlin9702]

If you Boiled the lake water, why do you need to filter it again? Thank you for the knowledge as always Dan.

[@washburnbilly]

That's an awesome filter!

[@freddyoutdoors]

Looks like a great item mate

[@rogueraven7603]

Being able to boil also lets you save the filter for when you can’t boil in an extended survival situation.

[@gregkirchner1108]

"Being able to boil let's you save the filter when you can't boil" ... What?

[@crackerjack03]

My biggest question here is how does it stack up against something like a Sawyer, filtration wise. In Okinawa I like to hit a jungle warfare course with my guys when we go, the biggest thing about the creek water/pond water there is leptospirosis contamination, Sawyers and field expedient charcoal filters have always been what’s recommended. Is this something that can replace that?

[@tedschober5734]

😂 I don't think anyone thinks you're He-Man or Hercules! 💯

[@BiggieB4]

Granted it is dependent on the water quality you're getting from, but typically how many uses do the Grayl filters get? Are they reusable and/or replaceable?

[@dreams2xs]

the Grayl filter will last much longer if you filtered your water through a few layers of cloth first. Gets rid of the larger particles.

[@earlshaner4441]

I have several different kinds of filters system for water

[@Graybeardforge]

You mentioned it could be smashed if pressed. Not going to do that but, what about dropping it or falling while full?

[@mikemullins8020]

I have both sizes of the regular Grayl. My concern would be denting the titanium and then it maybe stopping too soon, ripping the gasket or allowing dirty bypass.

[@bobshuff6156]

On the fence. None of the Grayls are light compared to other filters, but they are also killing viruses that the filters don’t. I would want the cup to work as my main pot, but is it too narrow, and what do you do with the inner bottle while using the pot alone. Normal grayl with a nesting pot might be more versatile in the end.

[@timdaniels7827]

I want to tell you that I like your videos and the water filter set up. Looks like it would be very convenient. But I do have a question. Would one of these filters work in saltwater? I live in Florida and I go out in the gulf Mexico,fishing. While I always take some water and drinks with me if something went wrong and I got stuck out there for two or three days what filter would be best where I could get drinkable water from saltwater?

[@channelbill2933]

We have hot summers here 35C+ for several months. Talking about beer. I often carry a can (not bottle) of zero alcohol beer that has been traditionally brewed on hot days, just in the pack or bicycle basket. it has to be zero alcohol. It is a good source of electrolytes, carbs, energy and some minerals if it has been made using traditional methods. Drinking it warm is not a big deal, you are taking it for its food value not to have a cold beer. And being in a can, you can crush the empty can to a small size. It does not replace water. If you read the label and know your dietary needs, it can be a useful part of an adventure.

[@garyfoster738]

Good video. I have the Grail but for me I prefer having the separate Grail nesting cup that you can get. Only problem for me is that if that cup got bent and you might be screwed that's why I think I'll just stick with my separate nesting cup that you can buy

[@charlesartificer2158]

Dave Canterbury makes a stainless steel cup that fits over the standard Grail. So you can still have your Grail and a separate cup to boil water or make food in. I'm not saying that the titanium version isn't cool it's very cool but if you already have the standard Grail it's a small expense to get the stainless steel cup

[@blueoutside3394]

I’ll keep my sawyers. $20 a pop plus they help get clean water around the world. The only time I spent a lot of money on a filter was when I got my sawyer sp122

[@relicpathfinder2800]

Does it filter viruses?

[@gingebrien2408]

Ok one last query. For the Grayl would you go with the small 16.9 oz or the 24oz. Anybody with experience with an opinion.

[@OPSTuT]

Just make sure the cup has cooled before you re insert the filter housing.

[@soobz]

A tad extreme but a great test I reckon. The titanium would be more suited to a gas burner of course, though the base is a little small for that. However, the titanium version is incredibly more expensive.

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Yeah it ought not be a problem. Titanium is known for handling a high thermal load & dispersing heat really well.

[@joshuabomar6974]

Stay hydrated boss , If your into extreme summer heat come visit Arkansas right now.

[@KaneDoesOutdoors]

Most people doing a lot of filtering will use a sawyer squeeze, katadyn befree or similar. Super light, cheap, fast and can be rigged into a gravity system for large volumes. I’d like to see some drop tests on both the plastic and Ti versions for see if one dents more easily than the other. Ti pots warp pretty easily if you get them dry on a fire. The Ti option seems more like a gimmick than anything else and not cheap!