grayl.com Reviews 8

Don’t buy anything from them ! Customer service is not responsive ! In my case they sent me wrong items and didn’t respond to emails or Instagram text just automatically generated emails and no human response

I originally emailed Grayl 10th October 2025 and somehow got the team in America (I'm based in the UK). My query wasn't picked up and I resorted to messaging on Facebook and then my query was picked up by a "Scott Rolfson" (2 weeks later), he said they had a technical glitch. Scott's customer service was satisfactory until he disappeared for weeks and then my query was picked up by another; "Travis Barczak". I was told by Scott that they'd send me out a replacement bottle as it was fully covered under warranty however after sending him photos of my bottle and shipping address I didn't hear back from him. I had to email on 3 different occasions, a couple of weeks or so between each email. My third email was picked up by Travis and he didn't exactly apologise for the delay but wanted to excuse his colleague. I was told that my bottle was out of stock (this was 24th Nov) almost 2 months since my original email. I thought well if my query had of been picked up sooner before the black Friday sale then I could have gotten a replacement bottle but I didn't say that. I was then told a week later to contact the UK support team as they'd be able to help me out. Travis had suggested I chose a different colour but I wanted like for like so that's why he was no longer able to help. I emailed the UK support team 2nd December and I got a reply from Lucy telling me they wouldn't be expecting a new delivery until the new year and you know the rest. I think if this bottle goes the same way as the last I'll more than likely not bother getting it replaced as the plastic will just warp like the last one. The titanium version was obviously created because of that issue (not only because of that issue of course) but it's too expensive, maybe I'll change my mind in the future and when they have a sale. I originally bought a Grayl bottle because I was travelling Australia and going to Asia for a while so I do think it was a good investment at the time but the bother I had from it leaking and the long drawn out customer service experience has left me feeling deflated.

Ordered 2 different sizes of the same back to compare sizes with the intention of sending one back. Been trying to contact customer support for over 4 weeks and no luck. At over £100+ a bag I think this is terrible customer service. I will be avoiding in the future. And now I'm stuck with a bag that is too big for me.

Don't count on a reply within minutes or even days. I sent a comprehensive email with questions and suggestions, eagerly demonstrating an interest in their development. I got an auto-reply saying they'd get back to me "soon." After days had passed, I had to prompt customer service to respond through chat. They said they didn't even see my email, which is unbelievable because I got the auto-reply confirming they did. "Travis B." gave it a good ol' college try to answer my questions, but really didn't meet me with energy befitting an excited customer. I even asked him specifically for a thoughtful reply, and to demonstrate value of my patronage. Alack, his lazy chat reply missed the mark. For a small business, I expected a more personalized interaction instead of feeling like I was a waste of his time. The cherry on top was being sent a discount code that I can't even use because they're already having a sale. If this is what their customer service looks like, I won't be pursuing a purchase through them.

They have stolen £180 from me. Item was not delivered. It is with their courier for 3 weeks now and they have not told their courier to return it to them. They have refused to contact their courier to arrange their return nor have they issues a refund which they said would take "10 days" so here I am 21 days later letting you know that Grayl and particularly Emma from customer support are useless scammers and I must now open a dispute via paypal to recover my stolen money.

Grayl isn’t just the best in the market — they are the market standard. Their products set a benchmark for reliability, innovation, and design that others only try to reach. As someone who depends on gear in demanding environments, I can say their filters are built not only to perform flawlessly but to give you peace of mind when it matters most.

But what makes Grayl truly exceptional is the people behind the name. They are genuine, passionate, and deeply committed to their mission. Every interaction I’ve had has been marked by integrity, kindness, and a sense that they care as much about their customers as they do about the planet.

In an industry full of good brands, Grayl stands in a league of its own — not just because of what they make, but because of who they are.

Disappointing Customer Service and Overpriced Product:

I purchased the Grayl Geopress water purifier bottle off a third-party site for my travels to Central America and Africa. While the product seems to work fine, I honestly believe it is overpriced. In hindsight, I wouldn't buy it again. Most hostels I’ve stayed at offer purified water, and it’s easy to access, which makes carrying around the Geopress unnecessary. Plus, when you’re backpacking, it's very easy to lose things, and the high price makes you overly cautious not to misplace it.

I read several glowing reviews on travel blogs, but now I suspect those may have been sponsored by Grayl. The concept is clever, but the one-star rating is due to the poor customer service. I’ve emailed Grayl multiple times with simple questions about how to tell when the cartridge is finished and whether I need to use a certain piece (like a silicone valve). Unfortunately, no one has responded at all. The lack of communication is frustrating, and if a bigger issue arose, I’d have no confidence in their support. For that reason, I can't recommend this product.

I bought a geopress. I cartridge lifetime should be 250 liters, but based on my usage it is around 100-150 liters, thus it is an expensive solution. Otherwise it is a good design. When I reported this problem to the customer service they gave me a quick response.