Soft Flask XA Filter 490ml Water Bottle
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Soft Flask XA Filter 490ml Bottle lets us refill on the fly during backcountry runs
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"This flask is a game changer for long trail runs or fastpacking missions. I can refill from streams without a second thought, and it compresses as I drink so it never sloshes around. It’s lightweight, efficient, and one less thing to worry about when I’m out there."
When our routes take us far from the trailhead and deep into the alpine, the Salomon Soft Flask XA Filter 490ml Water Bottle keeps us light, fast, and self-reliant. Built with an integrated filter, it allows us to safely refill from natural sources along the way—no need to carry excess weight or plan stops around clean water access.
The soft-sided design collapses as we drink to minimize bounce and bulk, while the wide opening and secure bite valve make filling and sipping a breeze. Whether we’re racing ultramarathons or fastpacking remote ridgelines, this flask helps us move efficiently and confidently through wild terrain.
Details
- Soft flask with integrated filter for backcountry hydration
- Filters bacteria and protozoa from natural water sources
- Holds 490mL and collapses as you drink to reduce bounce
- Soft, flexible material fits easily in vest pockets or handheld straps
- Wide opening for fast refills at streams or lakes
- Leakproof bite valve delivers smooth flow while running
- Ideal for trail running, fastpacking, or minimalist mountain missions
- Lightweight, packable design eliminates need for excess bottles
- Item #SALZA1U
- Material
- 40% thermoplastic polyurethane, 21% acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, 21% polyoxymethylene, 11% polysulfone, 7% silicon
- Volume
- 16oz (490ml)
- Lid
- high-flow valve
- Dimensions
- 11.8 x 3.3cm
- Claimed Weight
- 1.83oz
- Activity
- running, hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 38 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 24, 2025
Great filter
Perfect filter for running near water that you need to filter. I’ve felt safe drinking out of many different streams in NM.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
December 23, 2024
Fastest flow rate
This is my second Salomon filter. My first is only now starting to slow down after a year and a half of constant use. I take this filter on all my runs in my Salomon waist belt to go fast and light This is also the filter I bring on my through hikes.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
September 24, 2024
cold mountain spring water has never tasted so goo
picked this up on recommendation from Jeff Pelletier on youtube, been trying to get into more long distance trail running and ultras and my god being able to refill straight from a cold mountain steam and drink icy water safely is kind of heaven, would definitely reommend
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
September 13, 2024
Okay flask, could be improved
I have mixed feelings about this flask. Pros: - Squeeze filtration bottles are great. - It's convenient to have a filtration flask that fits in my salomon vests. Cons: - Top is very hard to take off - the mouth of the bottle is soft, and it's difficult to grip the bottle and twist. - It would be nice to have a cap over the mouthpiece - it's really easy to get water you're trying to filter on the part you have to put your mouth on. Katadyn flasks have a cap that flips on and off). I have been using the Katadyn filter and lid screwed into the Salomon flask, which works just fine, but feels a bit silly.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
August 19, 2024
Nice to have
Great way to lighten up the hydration jacket for long rides!
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
August 10, 2024
PERFECT
Bought it for a long hike/trail run of 50k with no aid stations. Absolutely perfect and well designed
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
August 7, 2024
great flask
great flask, great for backpacking and long trail runs to stay light
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
July 10, 2024
Must have for mountain running
Being able to filter eat on the fly is so great. I used to carry liters of extra water and now I don’t have to.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
June 30, 2024
Does its job
It’s okay overall. A couple things: (1)when the bottle isn’t full of water, you have to push water up with hands to be able to drink; (2)the handle seems to be unnecessary extra weight. I haven’t decided if I’ll use this for my next race because of (1).
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
October 18, 2023
uh yeah, clean water scores a five
great compact filter to keep you going light and fast in the hills. all you need is one (and some water sources along the way)
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
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