QuickDraw™ Filter

  • QuickDraw™ Filter | DrinkCap Closed
  • QuickDraw™ Filter | Available Colors
  • Platypus® QuickDraw™ Filter Overview Video
  • QuickDraw Filter | Included ConnectCap & Backflush Washer
  • QuickDraw Filter w/ QuickConnect Cap
  • QuickDraw Filter | Hollow Fiber Details
  • QuickDraw™ Filter | Photo: James Barkman
  • QuickDraw™ Filter | Photo: Dan Patitucci
  • QuickDraw™ Filter | Photo: Dan Patitucci
  • QuickDraw™ Filter | Photo: Dan Patitucci
  • QuickDraw™ Filter | Photo: Dan Patitucci
  • QuickDraw™ Filter | Photo: Dan Patitucci
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Platypus

QuickDraw™ Filter

Color: Blue
Customize your system with this fast multi-compatible, ultralight squeeze filter.
  • Combine & Customize: I/O dual threads and the ConnectCap™ let you dial in your custom leak-free system using the clean and dirty vessels you prefer, like smartwater® bottles and Platy bottles.
  • Ultralight & Compact: Filter weighs just 2.4 oz (69 g) and can fit in your pants pocket.
  • Fast Flowing: Hollow fibers filter up to 3 liters per minute with normal squeeze pressure or 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 microfilter 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.

    • Comes with QuickDraw Filter, dirty-side cap, ConnectCap™ with cover, DrinkCap, and backflush washer.

    *This includes Giardia, Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Salmonella and V. cholerae.

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Description

Improve your backcountry filtering experience with the do-it-all QuickDraw Filter. Hollow fiber technology allows the QuickDraw to filter water fast (3L/m) while remaining compact and ultralight (2.4 oz). It’s designed to work seamlessly with a wide range of bottles and reservoirs, empowering you to assemble a filter system tailored to your preferences. The dirty side I/O (inner/outer) threads attach to QuickDraw reservoirs as well as common narrow-mouth bottles like smartwater® and most Platy bottles. On the clean side, select between the DrinkCap for drinking and pouring and the ConnectCap™ that attaches to narrow-mouth bottles. The filter is built to be safe, effortless, and long-lasting. 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. So, choose your color, pick your vessels, and head out with a fast, effective and super-easy water filter system that’s all yours.

Tech Specs

Color:
Blue, Orange, Green, Pink
Minimum Weight:
2.4 oz (69 g)
Total Weight:
2.9 oz (83 g)
Size:
5 x 1.8 in (13 x 5 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:
1000 Liters
Field Cleanable:
Yes
Water Bottle Adapter:
Yes
Materials:
Hollow Fiber, Plastic
Country of Origin:
Made in USA of US and Imported Materials
SKU:
11695, 13851, 13852, 13853

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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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We Believe in What We Build

At Platypus, we take pride in engineering the highest-quality outdoor gear available, and we stand behind everything we make. Platypus gear is built to be exceptionally durable and easily repaired. And we back it up with the best service in the industry, all to keep your gear performing for you—and out of landfills. Visit our Platypus warranty page for more info.

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  • FAST & SAFE

    Hollow fibers filter 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: 3.92 / 5 from 50 reviews.

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Review highlights

  • "The filter worked well, water was clean." — Samuel J.
  • "Great lightweight filter, works well as a squeeze filter or as a gravity filter." — James G.
  • "Great flow and compact design make it a good to for me." — Gary W.

Reviews

Cap binds after one sanitising cycle

"Bought early June 2026, never used in the field. One home test, a successful integrity check, and one sanitising run at the concentration Platypus specifies, after that the dirty-side screw cap became extremely stiff. It turns freely until the O-ring engages, then binds hard enough that opening it blistered my hand. Threads undamaged, clean side normal. Weeks on it has eased only slightly and is nowhere near how it came out of the box. The worry isn't the effort of turning it, it's whether the cap still seats. A poor seal on the dirty side means unfiltered water bypassing the cartridge, the one failure a filter cannot have. I would not take this filter on a hike and I can't recommend it. It went in for warranty evaluation in August; my last three emails asking about it have gone unanswered."

— Micha (1/5)

Great filter

"I used the QuickDraw filter last week on a 4-day backpacking trip (together with the Cnoc wide-mouth bladder) and it worked great! Super lightweight, fast filtering, easy to use and clean. I used the pour spout with a Nalgene and that worked well. Nothing about it annoyed me. Will definitely be my go-to for travel!"

— Amy F. (5/5)

Better than venerable Squeeze because

"Better than venerable Squeeze because 1. Closing end caps means they don’t dry out between seasons; no need for any special saline or pre-soak next season 2. Integrity check lets you know when you failed to protect from freezing and need to replace (end caps also mean it won’t dribble into your insulation overnight). 2. 5 backflushing requires no equipment besides a standard thread bottle, and it’s less prone to clogging anyway because pore size is larger, not chasing claims of virus removal irrelevant in most places."

— Todd F. (5/5)

Didn’t get sick so that’s

"Didn’t get sick so that’s great. Would say it slows down fast after opening though. Even with back washing it. Over all pretty good though."

— Grady M. (4/5)

Packable and easy to use.

"Packable and easy to use. Best filter out there"

— Max N. (5/5)

The flow rate in this

"The flow rate in this filter is so fast! Hoping it stay that way!"

— Katrina B. (5/5)

Perfect for my DIY gravity set up

"After a couple seasons of backpacking with it in the mountains of Colorado, I find the quickdraw to be my favorite filter for my DIY gravity set up. I have a 3L cnoc bladder for the dirty side and a 2L platypus bottle for the clean side. I gather my dirty water, thread on the dirty side of the quickdraw, then the empty clean bottle to the clean side of the quickdraw. I hang it all from a tree with a spare alpine climbing quickdraw and let it do its thing while I set up camp. I used to use a Sawyer for this and it worked fine. The Platypus is faster which is nice, but my camp ritual is such that filtering water fast hasn't often been a concern. The quickdraw comes with an attachment to thread to a standard 28mm water bottle, and a cap to close that attachment off. Once the 2L is filled with clean water, I can detach it to use around camp and cap the quickdraw still attached to the dirty water bladder with 1 more liter in it hanging from a tree to use for later. Since my cnoc bladder opens fully on the opposite side from the threading, I can also leave the filter on and refill my dirty water while the clean water is being used at camp. This configuration has always served me well and it's impressed a few skeptical friends for it's simplicity. I always have plenty of water to share, and I don't miss squeezing the life out my dirty water bladder in the slightest!"

— Jackson (5/5)

Replacement filter

"I bought a quickdraw from Amazon and the flow was incredibly low. Chuck at Cascade sent me a new one and it works like a dream. Can't wait to take in with me on my next backpacking trip. Thanks so much for a quick response and a full replacement when I had trouble."

— Melissa G. (5/5)

"Perfect to stash in my mt bike kit - fresh water wherever I go!"

— Mairi (5/5)

Disappointed

"I have to agree with Robbie H. I’m not a newbie and have used several different types of filtration over thousands of backpacking miles. I did soak my filter as per manufacturers requirements and was only able to push less than 1 L of water in five minutes. I’m wondering if platypus had a bad batch come through the factory."

— Reaper (1/5)

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