Ortovox Bivy Ultralight vs Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight emergency shelter at only 7 oz. Insurance against unexpected weather conditions.
Full details →Hollow fiber squeeze filter with fast flow rate and BPA-free materials. Filters to 0.2 microns removing bacteria and protozoa from water sources.
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Ortovox Bivy Ultralight vs Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter wins — at 69 g it is 129 g (65%) lighter than the Ortovox Bivy Ultralight (198 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 safety page, or browse the full gear weight database.