Gear New: the Platypus Meta Bottle Industry News November 9, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Seattle based Platypus has released what they're calling the Meta Bottle, something that might be of interest for your EDC. Platatac tells us it will filter 99.9999% of Bacteria and 99.9% of Protozoa, including Giardia, Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Salmonella and Cholera. Here’s what they tell us about it. New: the Platypus Meta Bottle Whether you're traveling, hiking, or moving about town, the Platypus Meta Bottle will quickly become your favorite hydration companion. The easy to use bottle comes apart for easy cleaning, and can be conveniently compacted down to half its size for easy storage and transport. The Platypus Meta Bottle also has an optional Microfilter accessory, which turns the bottle into a personal water filter for safe drinking water in the backcountry. When used as a water filter, the Platypus Meta Bottle ($49.95 USD w/ Microfilter) is both fast and easy. The pump-free design saves time and energy, providing filtered water with a simple “Scoop, close, drink” process—simply unthread the bottom half and use it to scoop water out of the nearest water source, close the bottle, and drink. The hollow fiber Microfilter safely removes 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa, delivers up to 2 liters of water per minute with a 1,000-liter lifespan, and can be cleaned (restoring flow-rate) by simply shaking the bottle. Prefer more colors or don't need the Microfilter quite yet? Get the .75L ($19.95) or 1L ($21.95) Platypus Meta Bottles. About Platypus in their own words. Platypus is the market leader in creating flexible and versatile hydration solutions. For over two decades, Platypus has produced innovative products that redefine what hydration looks like for active and outdoor use, from creating the flexible water bottle category with the SoftBottle to simplifying life in the backcountry with the gravity-fed GravityWorks filter systems. All Platypus bottles and storage solutions are taste-, BPA-, BPS-, and phthalate-free, and are proudly manufactured in the United States and Ireland. You can find the Meta Bottle here. Explore RECOILweb:Watch: What Happens Inside of a SuppressorHudson Manufacturing Admits All Warranty H9 Pistols Are Now Just a Pile of PartsCalifornia SB 880 - Coming Soon to Your State? WTF?Stribog 9mm: Grand Power SP9A1 Review NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.