Grayl UltraPress Purifier vs Katadyn Hiker Pro

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Grayl UltraPress Purifier is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Katadyn Hiker Pro (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Grayl UltraPress Purifier	Katadyn Hiker Pro
Weight	309 g · 0.309 kg · 0.68 lb	310 g · 0.310 kg · 0.68 lb
Brand	Grayl	Katadyn
Category	Hygiene	Hygiene

Grayl UltraPress Purifier

309 g

Press-style 16.9oz bottle purifier using electroadsorption and activated carbon; removes viruses, bacteria and protozoa.

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Katadyn Hiker Pro

310 g

Classic pump water filter. Reliable for extended expeditions.

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Grayl UltraPress Purifier vs Katadyn Hiker Pro: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Grayl UltraPress Purifier wins — at 309 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Katadyn Hiker Pro (310 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest hygiene page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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