QuickDraw™ 2L Filter System

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  • QuickDraw™ 2L Filter System | What's Included
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  • QuickDraw™ 2L Reservoir | Photo: Dan Patitucci
  • QuickDraw™ 2L Filter System | Hydration Hose Compatibility | Photo: Dan Patitucci
  • QuickDraw™ 2L Filter System | Connected with Platy 2.0L Bottle | Photo: Scott Rinckenberger
  • QuickDraw™ 2L Filter System | Squeeze Filtration | Photo: Dan Patitucci
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QuickDraw™ 2L Filter System

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Fast and easy ultralight squeeze filter with more water capacity and multi-vessel compatibility. 
  • Premium 2L Reservoir: Proprietary tri-layer film dirty reservoir has an easy-fill wide-mouth opening, a fill handle, and is super durable and packable—plus it’s guaranteed plastic-taste-free.
  • Combine & Customize: I/O threads, the ConnectCap™ and quick connector-fitted short hose let you dial in your custom leak-free system using the clean and dirty vessels you prefer, like smartwater® bottles, Platy bottles, and quick disconnect-fitted hydration reservoirs.
  • Ultralight: At just 5.7 oz (161 g), it keeps things ultralight with the added versatility of higher water capacity.
  • Fast Flowing: Hollow fibers filter 3 liters per minute with squeeze pressure and 1.75 liters per minute in a gravity setup.
  • Easy Cleaning: Easily shake-to-clean the system or backflush it to keep the water flowing fast throughout your trip.
  • Safe & Effective: Each filter is individually tested to ensure it meets all EPA & NSF guidelines for the removal of 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa.*
  • Integrity Test: Unlike other squeeze filters, easily determine if your filter has been compromised and is unsafe to use in the event of a fall or freezing.
  • Compatible Vessels: QuickDraw reservoirs, smartwater bottles and other narrow-mouth 28mm bottles, Platy 2.0L, Platy SoftBottle™, Platy Water Tank, quick disconnect-fitted hydration reservoirs like the Big Zip™ EVO.

    • Comes with QuickDraw Filter, 2L QuickDraw dirty reservoir with cap, dirty-side cap, ConnectCap with cover, backflush washer, short hose with quick connector, shutoff clamp.

    *Includes Giardia, Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Salmonella and V. cholerae.
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Description

Building upon the original compact, fast and versatile performance of its 1L sibling, the QuickDraw 2L Filter System adds potential with a higher volume dirty reservoir and more ways to customize your system with compatible vessels. The 2L dirty reservoir is light and compact and will hold up to the rugged demands of a months-long thru-hike. Its wide-mouth opening and fill handle keep your hands dry and allow you to quickly fill it so you can keep moving. Like its predecessor, the dirty side I/O (inner/outer) threads attach to the QuickDraw reservoir as well as to standard narrow-mouth bottles like smartwater® and other Platy bottles. On the clean side, select between the DrinkCap for drinking and pouring and the ConnectCap™ that screws onto narrow-mouth bottles and has a hose attachment point. The short hose is fitted with a quick connector that pairs with any hydration reservoir with a quick disconnect, allowing you to quickly squeeze your water directly into your reservoir without taking it out of your pack. Two cleaning methods—shake-to-clean and backflushing—keep the filter flowing fast throughout your trip, while the Integrity Check process allows you to ensure it’s still safely filtering water. The QuickDraw 2L Filter system is the ultimate squeeze filter for pushing further and deeper in the backcountry.

Tech Specs

Total Weight:
5.7 oz (161 g)
Minimum Weight:
4.5 oz (127 g)
Packed Dimensions:
3 x 7.4 x 2.8 in (7.6 x 18.8 x 7.1 cm)
Effective Against Bacteria:
Yes
Effective Against Chemicals/Toxins:
No
Effective Against Particulate:
Yes
Effective Against Protozoa:
Yes
Effective Against Viruses:
No
Filter Media:
Hollow Fiber
Filter Pore Size (Microns):
0.2
Flow Rate:
3L/min
Cartridge Life:
1,000 Liters
Field Cleanable:
Yes
Water Bottle Adapter:
Yes
Materials:
Polyethylene, Polyurethane, Plastic, Hollow Fiber
Country Of Origin:
Made in USA of US and Imported Materials
SKU:
11694

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FAQs and Documents

With which bottles and reservoirs is my QuickDraw compatible?

Dirty Side: The dirty side of the QuickDraw features inside/outside (I/O) threads. The outside set of threads is only compatible with QuickDraw reservoirs.™ The inside set of threads is compatible with all common 28mm-thread plastic water bottles (like smartwater®), and narrow-mouth Platy bottles including the SoftBottle™, the Platy® 2L, PlatyPreserve™ and the Platy® Water Tank.

Clean Side: The QuickDraw’s ConnectCap threads directly to all common 28mm-thread plastic water bottles (like smartwater®), and narrow-mouth Platy bottles including the SoftBottle™, the Platy® 2L, PlatyPreserve™, the Platy® Water Tank, and the Hoser™ Reservoir.

The QuickDraw 2L and 3L Gravity models have a hose with a quick connector fitted on the end that clicks into any hydration reservoir with a quick disconnect, like the Big Zip™ Evo. Hydration reservoirs without a quick disconnect pair with the ConnectCap by removing the reservoir’s bite valve and pushing its hose onto the ConnectCap’s hose attachment point.

The QuickDraw 3L Gravity’s Bottle Adapter threads directly to common wide-mouth bottles like Nalgene®, Hydro Flask® and Yeti®. It also press-fits to narrow-mouth bottles like all common 28mm-thread plastic water bottles (such as smartwater®), and narrow-mouth Platy bottles including the SoftBottle™, the Platy® 2L, PlatyPreserve™, the Platy® Water Tank, and the Hoser™ Reservoir.

What is the difference between the shake-to-clean and backflush cleaning methods?

While both cleaning methods clean your filter and can easily be performed in the field or at home, they are intended to complement each other and allow you to keep your QuickDraw free of debris and flowing fast.

Shake-to-Clean: Is the quicker cleaning method and can be easily done every time you filter. It works by agitating and dislodging particulates attached to the hollow fibers, particularly at the opening on the dirty side of the filter.

Backflush: Backflushing is more time consuming and the more thorough way to clean your QuickDraw. It works by passing clean water through the length of your QuickDraw—in the clean side and out the dirty side—thereby rinsing and removing particulates stuck to the hollow fibers along the length of the bundle.

How often should I shake-to-clean or backflush my QuickDraw?

That often depends on the clarity/quality of water being filtered. However proactive cleaning will keep your filter flowing faster for longer. Consider the following proactive cleaning routine:

  • Quickly perform a shake-to-clean before you filter each time you fill up.
  • Backflush the filter after every 10L of water you filter through it.

Use your best judgement and adjust the routine as needed depending on frequency of use and quality of water.

Do any of your products contain BPA, BPS, phthalates, or use polycarbonate?

No. All Platypus hydration products are 100% BPA-, BPS- and phthalate-free, and do not use polycarbonate.

Will the QuickDraw filter remove unpleasant tastes?

No. Hollow fiber filter media does not remove tastes from water.

Is it okay to filter tea-colored water?

Tea-colored water typically has a high concentration of decaying vegetation adjacent to, or in, a water source, resulting in a variety of organic acids. These acids, and the accompanying water conditions, are very hard on ALL types of water filters. Get your water elsewhere if you can.

However, if no alternatives exist, we recommend backflushing/cleaning your filter more frequently, even after each use. This will help minimize the clogging of the filter.

Why is my filter’s flow rate slow?

If your filter is new or has been sitting in storage for some time, you likely need to rewet the fibers. If you have been actively using your filter, then clogged particulates are the likely culprit. Click here for a troubleshooting FAQ.

How can I tell the difference between air purging out of my filter and a failed integrity test?

An air purge can appear as a large mass of smaller, foamy bubbles, similar to a jacuzzi or rapidly boiling water, versus a localized steady stream of distinct bubbles from one or several specific spots on the filter that indicates damage. Click here for images of each scenario and more information.

Can I get small replacement parts for my filter products?

Many replacement parts can be purchased directly from us online on our Accessories page or from one of our retailers. If you cannot find what you’re looking for, our customer support team can assist you:

For customers outside North America, please consult our International Distributor listings.

I heard there were issues with the 3L reservoir handle. Has this been fixed?

In response to user feedback on a handful of units during the initial product launch, we updated and reinforced the carry handle to meet the high standards of durability and usability we expect from Platypus gear.

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  • PREMIUM RESERVOIR

    Proprietary tri-layer construction technique is guaranteed free of plastic taste and delivers expedition-worthy durability.
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    FAST & SAFE

    Hollow fibers filter 1.75L/minute in a gravity setup, 3L/minute with squeeze pressure, and meet the rigorous P231 filtration test protocol.
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    2 CLEANING METHODS

    Shake-to-clean and tool-free backflush methods effectively maintain fast flow rates throughout a trip and into the next one.
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    INTEGRITY CHECK

    A simple integrity check, that can be easily performed on-trail, adds backcountry safety by allowing users to know if their filter has been compromised from being dropped or frozen.

Overall rating: 4.428571 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Filter is Great, but Gray water bag needs work.

"I was finally able to put the new filter system in use in Yosemite. This filter itself is lightweight and comes with a lot of options to connect to bottles, hydration bladder, etc, but the gray water bag is frustrating to use when trying to fill it. The small opening to fill the bag doesn't seem to be an issue, if you are refilling it from a running stream, but trying to do it from a lake, is painfully slow. I don't know why they couldn't have made the bag with a "Big Zip" which is they have already for faster filling. Knowing what I know now, I would never buy the entire filter/bag system. I would simply buy the filter and pair it with a CNOC VextoX 28 mm thread bag. It's too bad, this could have truly been a 5 stars filter/bag combo. Also, if they had designed the bag with a Big Zip, it would avoid all the previously stated issue of drying the bag out after use."

— nekeel (4/5)

Drying Out Issues

"Just got the system, and excited to try it. However, I tested it and found out the narrow top and sticky plastic on the inside means it virtually will NEVER dry out. You can't blow the sides apart on the inside because they collapse back in once you stop. Maybe there is a workaround, but the help center keeps telling me to do things like put a paper towel inside, which wouldn't come out if I did - - unless I rinsed it out, leaving it wetter than I had it before the paper towel went in."

— John (3/5)

Drying Updated

"Two updates to my review earlier: first, kudos to the support team for getting back to me promptly. Second, I went to the FAQs and found some suggestions, which I had tried before but had more luck on the second time. One was to put some kind of bristle-brush type thing inside and hang the reservoir right side up in the sun to evaporate dry. That worked - - and I imagine you could do this on cloudy days inside the home too. Or, I guess there are "plastic bag dryers" you can find on line that kinda do the same thing - - [who knew?] - - though they can cost up to half the price of the reservoir system, which seems a bit extravagant. However, you can probably find something like chopstick tongs around the house to do the same thing. Bottom line: tricky but do-able."

— John (5/5)

Really lightweight, very easy to

"Really lightweight, very easy to use. No issues filling the dirty bag as long as you have a deep enough pool or running water. I love this little filter."

— steve k. (5/5)

So far so good. I

"So far so good. I just picked this up as an alternative to replacing the filter on my aging GravityWorks system. Used it for my family of 4 on a 6-day trip in the North Cascades. I like this one way better due to a few key design features: 1) the threading on the filter adapts to standard waterbottles (life water, smart water, probably a regular old 2L pop bottle) and seems like it all makes really positive connections that don’t trip; 2) the ability to squeeze it in addition to gravity - way faster and useful, especially on the trail; 3) the dirty bag seems way more robust than the older style. I’d have given this 4. 5 stars - I wish the 2L version had a hang strap like the 3L. I also wish Platypus had provided a mesh storage bag like the 3L. Unfortunately, 3L was out of stock and I need one quick for my trip."

— Michael H. (5/5)

Quick and easy to use.

"Quick and easy to use. Mostly i just let it gravity feed rather than squeezing it. It would have been very helpful if there was a way to hang the bag."

— Kirk B. (4/5)

5 Stars

"5 Stars"

— John M. (5/5)

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