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Grayl UltraPress Purifier vs Katadyn Hiker Pro

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

Katadyn Hiker Pro is the lighter option — 44 g lighter than the Grayl UltraPress Purifier (12% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Grayl UltraPress Purifier Katadyn Hiker Pro
Weight 354 g · 0.354 kg · 0.78 lb
as listed (16.9 oz UltraPress Purifier, Nature edition)
 310 g · 0.310 kg · 0.68 lb
Brand Grayl Katadyn
Category Hygiene Hygiene
Grayl UltraPress Purifier
354 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 Katadyn Hiker Pro wins — at 310 g it is 44 g (12%) lighter than the Grayl UltraPress Purifier (354 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.

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