The GRAYL ACCESSORY You Might Not Know About

Let's talk about water filters! @CURRIN1776 is here to share with everyone @Thegrayl products and this nifty bonus accessory that can be awesome to have with you whenever you're on an outdoor trip.
#battlbox #grayl #accessories #outdoors #water #waterpurifier #waterfilters #survival

[@stephenbradley801]

Self reliance outfitters also sells a mill bank bag that can pre-filter water to keep your filter on your grill from plugging up so soon works very well. Highly recommend it Way to go Canterbury.

[@Cubestone]

I have a "nesting cup" that fits my Grayl Ti Ultra press. It's a slightly looser fit than Pathfinder's for the Geo press. The Snow Peak Ti coffee press is an ideal companion to the Ti Ultra press. You can disassemble the coffee plunger and use the top for a lid. I fold my pre-filtering bandana in quarters, lay it on top of the coffee press cup, and push it in with the Ti filter press. This fits perfectly and doesn't rattle. Then I can disassemble the plunger/top of the coffee press, put all parts in a Ziploc, and tuck that in my pack. The coffee press is calibrated on the inside and holds 700ml. I've used it to boil two cups of water on an Evernew alcohol stove in about 10 minutes, consuming about 1.5 oz of everclear, at 5500' altitude. Great combination.

[@redneckgimpreview]

I have both the Grayl Geopress and UltraPress. I would love a nesting cup, but I am making do with the nesting cup for the Pathfinder Stainless water bottle for my Geopress. I would love a titanium setup in the Geopress size, and hopefully, Grayl will develop one!!

[@jpjohnbo]

I checked the Grayl website on 5 May, 2024 and they a 24oz GeoPress Ti listed for $219.95. It seems they listed to the public and made it happen.

[@damonharrington2948]

Grayl & Berkey are my go to for water filtration. Although I do have some Sawyer filters & AquaTabs.

[@sanddirtsnow]

LOL love the ending. Thanks for the info

[@GetOutOfMyArea]

Based on input from others and personal experience, I recommend using a millbank bag to extend the life of the filter. Also, if you don't use it frequently, allow the filter to dry out. Don't store it wet. Lastly, don't store a wet filter in excessive heat or cold.

[@ggomez221]

What’s a millbank bag if you don’t mind me asking?

[@GetOutOfMyArea]

@@ggomez221 It’s a canvas bag that you saturate with water then pour the dirty water in to filter out the sediment. It helps extend the life of the filter.

[@ggomez221]

@@GetOutOfMyArea Wow, I never knew those things existed, and they’re really cheap. Thank you for telling me!

[@dananorth895]

The Millbanks bag was inverted by the British during WW1. Think endless trench warfare and the logistics problems on the front. The millbanks has tightly woven canvas fabric that filters most detritus, particles even large cellular forms. It doesnt filter all bacteria or virus or chemicals/pesticides. Sometimes the water has to be poured through 2-3 times before it runs clear. It still should be filtered or boiled or chemically treated. I was looking at making my own but sourcing tight weave canvas that hasn't been treated with waterproof silicone or fireproofing chemicals can be dificult. Best to go with quality. Amazon sells the original version reproduced by a new company. And of course Pathfinders sells their version. They both run around $20.00 ea. I've bought 3 and plan to pick up more. With a carry strap you can attach one to the side of your grayle!

[@sweetbeep]

No wet storage in heat cuz of mildew/bacteria overgrowth? Wouldn't that happen with regular room temp?

[@RafaelGarcia-hf4oh]

I saw your video on the Grayl and I wanted one since then. It’s products like this that got me in the Battlbox in the first place.

[@Leif-Eriksson]

I bought the Nesting Cup last spring and used it extensively in the Swedish wilderness with the Grayl, of course. Great piece and worth every penny.

[@ralphnye664]

It’s most definitely on the to buy list & that Geopress 👍🏼👍🏼

[@SmossyYT]

Grayl seems to be taking over the outdoor purifcation industry by storm. Years ago I had never heard of them. Now they are stepping up the game with reliable equipment. Well done. I think Im gonna consider my Katadyn as a bakup since it mushes down to nothing and pick up a grayl. Camofire has them on sale every once n awile.

[@dananorth895]

They started as a concept on fund me and have gone through upgrade improvements in design since. Has some limitations but what it does it does well. Never run petroleum based oils or any oil period through it. Same with tannic "swamp" water or highly particulated water. I have used a light coat of food grade silicone grease on the seal to make it easier to press. Seems to work out well.

[@spokojnyMamut]

Marketing. There are at least six purifier on market, workinkg on the same principia. All of them are cheaper and simplier to use. All of them have performance confirmedy by laboratory testy. Most hard example is 4Swiss, with double membranę, cost 30usd and fitration capability 3600 liters..

[@stacydorian1474]

Would love this!! I have multiple Grayls for all my family and gear

[@WhiteOak26]

Man, I love my Geopress and hate it at the same time. It’s perfect for the car, house and hiking but for deep woods overnighters, i tend to take the sawyer. The Geopress is heavy for long distance and bulky for the amount of spare water it carries. I’ll tote it in the dry season when water is stagnant but tend to revert back to the Sawyer in the wetter season when water is flowing.

[@dananorth895]

I always carry both!

[@jukkavv]

I have geopress size.. and I love it. My favourite water treatment style. Gotta take a look for that Pathfinder cup .. it feels good combo with geopress 👍🏻

[@karthanis]

I love the Grayl bottles! I don't have the titanium version though. That cup may be the answer to buying another bottle! I will have to look at them for sure!!!

[@denisdeisinger2414]

Looking forward to getting the nesting cup from self reliance outfitters in a BattlBox soon !!

[@pauljrogersmusic]

A great video. Some key stuff was well explained

[@michaeloberst103]

I love mine!

[@welshoutdoors865]

Been waiting for one of these 👍

[@dragonwagon790]

They're awesome got one for each family member

[@Dbain]

I do not have one as yet, would love to get one. The Ti version looks great as it has the added usage of the metal container for meals and heat ability.

[@startingsomewhere]

Freakin’ love my Grayl.

[@Zerog461]

I have the geo press and just ordered the ultra press today. Love them and use it every day.

[@clammlamm3758]

I definitely want to get one!!

[@photogirl77]

I don’t have one yet but would love to get one! 👍🏽

[@wbond6692]

I love how Grayl is getting into the "nesting" hardware. If you can't get all your water storage/treatment to fit into only *one* self contained storage pouch, you are doing it wrong. We are *supposed* to be higher forms of primates, we might as well act like it. No rattling gear in the bags!

[@floridianpatriot9229]

I have the geopress with the metal container from dave canterbury, love it.

[@surfearth1]

I have the larger grayl. You don’t think it’s heavy but after a 20 mile hike or a 3rd day of a hunt, you can feel every once. I find myself not grabbing it as I head out the door to hunt white tail or elk for this very reason. Hell, I often pass up Nalgene bottles for the same reason and grab the large smart water bottle instead. Unless I’m not heading back to the cabin at the end of the day, I usually pass on it. It often stays under the seat of my truck in the event of a zombie apocalypse. I’d love to say I always grab it but I don’t. It may be good for those hiking trails that have water onsite at camps but say it’s not potable. I’d rather have a short wider cook pot as well I think. Just my two cents. The comfort of knowing your water is mostly safe is a good thing though and I like the idea of using it at home if ever needed.

[@mariesonoma]

Good vid. Yes I want 1. Thanks🥶

[@renegadearms]

I love the grayl I’m glad they came out with the nesting cup.

[@CreachterZ]

Did you see how small it is?

[@renegadearms]

@@CreachterZ mine is 32 oz just like a Nalgene so not a big deal to me.

[@CreachterZ]

@@renegadearms Grayl has a 32oz nesting cup?

[@renegadearms]

@@CreachterZ the entire nesting cup isn’t 32 0z but it fits a 32 oz Grayl and the nesting cup if I remember correctly is equal to a normal nesting cup it’s just slightly smaller in diameter but taller.

[@renegadearms]

@@CreachterZ correction the geopress is 24 oz but the nesting cup is almost equal to a regular one it’s just taller and slightly slimmer versus shorter and wider.

[@bryceleonardo3442]

Hope to see this in a future BattlBox

[@rangerjim3872]

I want one NOW. Thanks.

[@haroldmiller6853]

Love my geo press got the Milbank bag for a pre"filter" the cup the one way valve for inside the filter itself So i can add electrolytes or flavor packets it's an awesome system

[@yoalmocalderon3197]

I just got one and ready to try it out

[@aeromech8563]

nice review to the point and not a weapon in sight hahaha only kidding Im now subscribe! all the best from Straya🤠

[@USMC6976]

I have the Grayl Geopress and now I'm buying the nesting cup. Thank you for this info.

[@Battlbox]

thanks for watching 🙌

[@teresarister4383]

I would love to have any or all of these in my pack

[@miconn69]

That Pathfinder Stainless cup is rock solid. It's slightly smaller in diameter than the Pathfinder stove, but will nest snugly inside the pathfinder bottle cup which nests inside the stove.

[@miconn69]

And dont forget to pair your Grayl with a milbank bag to prefilter debris and extend the life of your filter.

[@BradyPatterson]

Love mine. I have several of both versions, though not the Ti yet and not with the new valve as I have too many of the old cartridges. I travel with my original Ultralight and both the regular as well as the tap water cartridge. I will sure miss the tap water version once I run out.

[@chiphungerford]

That’s some high quality H2O

[@michaelmeyers4950]

I have a Grayl Geopress and the nesting cup by Pathfinder. And it's the best thing since the invention of the tractor. Nuff said.

[@richardcreurer2935]

I’ve been giving my siblings a geopress each, still have to get 4 more this year. Then I’ll start on my nephews and nieces and their families. I should start collecting millbank bag filters to give them primary filters to remove particulates before filling the geopress purifiers. My younger brother and his wife travelled to Portugal and did a 3 day hike using their geopress purifiers and they were pretty impressed with them. They also used them sightseeing in the cities filling them from public drinking water fountains, which are pretty sketchy sources of drinking water, and had no health issues, at all.

[@benterwellen]

Maybe BB will send us the nesting cup, already have the grayl..

[@tbaylo4034]

I love the Grayl system. I just wanted to clarify though the Geopress is 24 oz, not 32. 👍🏼

[@Battlbox]

Thanks for the info!

[@beararms6945]

Got this bottle awhile ago and use it on the Appalachian trail a lot ! This things super easy and works extremely well, tell you another thing if anyone gets one ,just order a few replacement filters and the drink mix cartridge and I highly recommend the grayl Margherita mix and the beer mix ,and yes you heard me correctly the beer mix is actually alcohol 🍸 along with the other one 😂 ,ive got the ultrapress which is 89 bux 16.9 ounces one , I would love to have been able to get the titanium one ,but 199.00 bux is just out of reach

[@markwray366]

I have the geo press. Never had to use it yet.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

Not only the reasons you mentioned though if there's chemicals in the water a filtration device like this can help too because boiling won't clean it.

[@dananorth895]

Grayle. The perpetual water bottle.

[@hdrvman]

I like my P.F. nesting cup better than the Titanium Grayl because you can keep water stored AND use the cup for cooking! It is heavy duty and as such is heavy.... Lol....BUT Dave if you are listening.... a titanium version would be perfect !!!!

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

I take my titanium 16 ounce with me on every adventure, and used it daily in the Philippines on my last two trips there, didn't shit liquid no even once.

[@NordicViking88]

Have the big one with the pathfinder very nice but don't use it alot as those filters are expensive and don't want it to go bad but keep extra filter on hand

[@j-tibz8299]

I’ve got an older grayl bottle, and after watching this I think it might be time to upgrade to the titanium version.

[@johndenny3607]

Yeah just ask the people in Flint Michigan about filtering water in their homes.

[@CyberTrucker1995]

I have one GeoPress with the nesting cup from SRO in my Bug Out Bag. I also have an UltraPress in my get-home bag. I just ordered the Ti UltraPress since I am loaning the other two to my parents. I suggested that they take them to Africa while on vacation.

[@axelthorn2263]

Hi Great video, I am in the UK, do you know if this filters fluoride out?

[@benedikthassel]

Great News. Grayl is producing the Titanium Version in the Geopress Size now!

[@AndreFavron]

This is the first time it hits me but Grayl Ti UltraPress for the hands down win. Why? Because it is all that we always need - except the extra water volume when we want more water, right? Well, EASY FIX... carry along a light-weight and small dimensions, collapsible water bladder of sorts and simply fill it up from the Grayl. Draw from the folding container first and your bottle is always there. I personally love the smaller size, built in fire-ready outer container, and non-fixed handle. Thank you for this video.

[@Battlbox]

Thanks for watching 🙌

[@Wankapotamous]

They make the geopress in titanium now for the same price as the smaller one.

[@bryanhumphrey4072]

As soon as they get a coffee press for the titanium then I am in.

[@nightfury1318]

I told grayl I'd buy the bigger titanium if they made it. They said they would. So I'm patiently waiting. Love my 16oz titanium

[@williamhall5323]

Are we going to see that Pathfinder in Battlbox?

[@drp9313]

Watching 7mo later, they do have a geo ti version now

[@ricknmorty5083]

I think they make a 24oz titanium now!

[@hihosilvuh9438]

So how long does a new filter last after its been used fir th4 first time? Can I go fishing with it today, wash the canister, put it away for 4 weeks? After a while will the filter be useless?

[@1stRanger]

Actually Ti version is the same VOLUME, but noticeably smaller in size.

[@arolopez4654]

do you really count how many times you press? or how do you do? I honestly didn't count how many times I pressed with my ultrapress, but today for example I felt that it had started to drip, I thought it had to be changed and changed it, I honestly don't know how long I used it or pressed it. how are you doing?

[@zeylemaker]

I would love a titanium or stainless steel version / accessory, the water tastes a bit plasticky

[@functionalvanconversion4284]

I just bought the titanium version and it is extremely difficult to press down, i am returning it today as i am keeping the Larq for travel. Any idea why it keeps pushing me up, i am litteraly doing a dip o. The thing.

[@forgemaster12]

Can you slide the Ti geopress inside the cup?

[@ProjectileGrommet]

To extend the longevity of the filter, would you recommend pre-filtering with some cheaper product like the platypus? I figure the platypus alone will never be good enough, and the grayl filters are quite expensive to use often, and carrying both doesn’t seem like it’d add much more weight

[@sherf5513]

I use a Millbank bag where ever the water looks full of silt. Slows the process down but extends the potential life of the Grayl filter.

[@andymytys]

I pre filter with a Sawyer when water is in agriculture and cattle country. It’s a Sawyer that I dedicate for pre filtering herbicides and pesticides. When I’m in areas with clear looking, non-ag water, I leave the Grayl at home and just carry a Sawyer.

[@norbertsteppenwolf7702]

Great video. My question: do you know how the filters stand up to freezing conditions? Looks like a great product but I'm wary of filters that are damaged once water in them has frozen and expanded. Maybe this is all filters? Just wondering if you have any technical information from Grayl or advice of your own?

[@sherf5513]

They have info on their website for care of the filters. Generally you can get away with up to 3 freeze/thaws but then they should not be considered serviceable. I think the idea is protect them from freezing, while out in extreme temperatures.

[@wleeclark7696]

I use it for trips to foreign countries like Mexico with unreliable hotel water safety. Cleans the tap water for a quick cup of instant coffee or lipton's chicken noodle soup! Montezuma's Revenge is no joke!

[@drp9313]

If I'm using the grayl as an everyday water bottle because let's face it tap water is just as suspect as water in the wild, will I get more than the advertised presses or just the same

[@StarDarkAshes]

Someone seriously needs to make a 3rd party titanium outer sleeve so we can buy a plastic grayl and a cheap titanium outer.

[@matti_x7690]

ill buy it in the case of an apocalypse

[@kenbarrett6466]

South ga ….?…. I’m close to Valdosta myself

[@xx.01001]

❤Titan

[@neologian1783]

I'm slightly encouraged by all the favorable Grayl reviews but I have to say I'm just not sold yet. The pressing process looks....I dunno....some cross between cumbersome and making coffee in an Aeropress? Meanwhile it seems like it sorta limits me to what I can get from a "pressing" as opposed to filling the container of my choice from something like a traditional pump filter...which as it so happens is my biggest gripe with the Aeropress!! I know, I know, i can press as many times as I like to fill any container I like but......... That said, what gear head doesn't find some attraction to the titanium version??? In any case I'm regarding Grayl as my "divorce filter" which is what it will become if I buy some titanium press filter when I still own a Sweetwater, a LifeStraw, a Sawywer mini, and and MSR Guardian.

[@razor3151]

Do not know. Will titanium warp? If using the outer shell to boil water. Will it warp? If it does, then won't the seal not work properly?

[@kriskabin]

I've daily used a snow peak pot & cup, titanium, for years & they haven't warped in the heat of a propane fire. ( The only negative thing about TI is it doesn't hold heat, but this one little negative doesn't outweigh all of this metal's positives; tough & super lightweight!)

[@waldo-ot6ul]

They use a thick titanium so that doesn't happen

[@cgmislive]

how do you know when the filter needs to be replaced? other then counting to 300

[@Battlbox]

The time it takes to press with your GeoPress or UltraPress will gradually increase over time. We recommend replacing the cartridge once the 'press time' reaches approximately 25 seconds (or three years have passed since the first use). Please note that colder water may require longer pressing time and does not necessarily mean the cartridge needs to be replaced.

[@johnyoung4129]

Geopress is 24 oz, not 32.

[@hdrvman]

Geo Press is 24oz capacity NOT " 32" !!!

[@Idrivthetrain]

My only concern and or thought on the TI GRAYL is that I’m struggling with the fact that anyone would pour the water they just filtered back into the contaminated container they just picked the dirty water up in to boil it. I’d still always want a second cup for this that has never touched the “dirty” water. So for me the cost of the TI system just isn’t worth it.

[@benedikthassel]

I got always another kind of water bottle on me. for me, i filter all the water from the grayl into that bottle, wash the grayl off an put it back to boil. works perfect

[@Idrivthetrain]

@@benedikthassel exactly so no need to pay extra for the titanium model.

[@dananorth895]

Travelers use these at questionable locations. Foriegn countries, truck stops or dives in the middle of nowhere. How many times have you heard dont drink the water?

[@jeffdur1330]

Grayl sucks and is for gear princesses who like to waste money

[@andymytys]

Unless you’re walking through farm country. The Grayl will absorb herbicides and pesticides. It will also pull cow crap out of water. In the above situations, I carry a Sawyer as my pre-filter but finish up with the Grayl before drinking the water.