Fill the flask
Use a trusted tap or the clearest available fresh-water source. Avoid stagnant, salty or visibly polluted water.
HydraTrail filtration system
A compact 0.1 micron membrane filter sits inside the flask, with an activated carbon attachment available to help improve taste and odour when the trail takes you beyond the tap.
How it works
The system is integrated into the flask, so there is no separate pump or bulky bottle to carry. Water is pushed through the filter as you squeeze and drink.
Use a trusted tap or the clearest available fresh-water source. Avoid stagnant, salty or visibly polluted water.
The flask pressure moves water through the internal membrane as you drink through the nozzle.
The 0.1 micron membrane is designed to reduce bacteria, protozoa, sediment, turbidity and microplastics.
Add the activated carbon attachment when you want extra help with unpleasant taste and odour.
Trail or tap
A filtered soft flask earns its place on city routes too. Refill at public taps, reduce reliance on disposable bottles, and keep one familiar hydration setup from weekday training to long trail days.
Fill from a suitable public tap and drink through the same integrated system. It is a useful extra layer for runners moving between parks, fountains and unfamiliar refill stations.
Natural water can carry earthy, organic or stale flavours even after physical filtration. The activated carbon attachment helps reduce those taste and odour compounds, making it especially useful when refilling from a suitable flowing stream.
The system, separated
The removable upper stage is focused on taste and odour. It complements the membrane; it does not replace it and does not make chemically contaminated water safe.
A polysulfone membrane sits inside a food-grade ABS housing. The specified pore size is 0.1 micron, forming the main physical filtration stage.
Care and longevity
Filter life depends on water quality and maintenance. Cleaner source water and regular rinsing help the cartridge keep flowing for longer.
Rinse the filter thoroughly with clean water before drinking. Follow the instructions supplied with the product for first-use preparation.
Flush with clean water, invert the cartridge and leave it in a ventilated place to air dry fully.
Use the backwash function to move clean water in the reverse direction and release trapped particles.
Soak the wet filter in white vinegar for 3–5 minutes, rinse three times with clean water, then air dry.
Operating guide
Important limits