The CamelBak^® Bite™ Valve is a patented feature that provides easy drinking and spill-proof safety. Do NOT remove or cut this piece to drink. Simply bite it slightly and sip as you would out of a straw.

No. Drinking water from CamelBak^® Groove™ is easy and fast.  CamelBak^® Groove™ employs Bite Valve technology - simply bite it slightly and sip as you would out of a straw.  A recent study by Pepperdine University revealed that people who drink from CamelBak Bottles drink up to 24% more water than people who drink from other reusable bottles or plastic disposable bottles.  So CamelBak^® Groove™ is so easy to drink from that it can help you be better hydrated.

Yes.  Feel free to fill the bottle with ice, but be sure to leave enough room in the bottle for the filter housing and tube assembly when the cap is replaced.

The CamelBak^® Groove™ is designed and intended for use with water only.  The filter may remove the flavor from these types of beverages, leaving you with unsavory water.

Children age 5 and under should not use the CamelBak^® Groove™.  The Bite Valve could become dislodged and pose a choking risk.

Only use the CamelBak^® Groove™ with potable tap water. The Fresh™ Filter contained in your CamelBak^® Groove™ does not remove harmful microscopic pathogens that may be contained in tap water outside of the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

Only use the CamelBak^® Groove™ with potable tap water.  The Fresh™ Filter contained in your CamelBak^® Groove™ is not a purifier and not certified to be effective against bacteria, cysts or viruses.

Yes, but with extra care. Always keep the bottle right side up and the bite valve in the closed position. Remove the straw for additional protection. Expect a bit of "spurt" during the first sip.

Do NOT microwave your CamelBak^® Groove™. The cap contains metal screws that are not microwave safe.

The CamelBak® Groove™ can withstand being filled with water ranging in temperature from 34 - 100 degrees Fahrenheit.  We do NOT recommend freezing water inside the bottle or boiling it. Extremely hot fluids can damage your CamelBak^® Groove™.

Note: Remove the Groove's Fresh™ filter before washing!

The CamelBak^® Groove Tritan Bottle (and cap assembly) is dishwasher-safe and easy to clean. For best results, always use the top rack of the dishwasher and avoid high-heat settings like “sanitary clean” or “heat boost” which may distort plastic components.

The Groove stainless steel bottle can be easily cleaned by hand with a bottle brush using warm water and mild soap.

To clean the cap, we recommend removing the straw and Bite Valve from the cap to better clean the inside passages of the cap. Hand wash with warm water and mild soap, or place the cap components on the top rack of your dishwasher.

If you accidentally wash your Fresh™ Filter in the dishwasher, we recommend that you discard it and place a new Fresh™ Filter in your bottle.

The CamelBak^® Groove Tritan Bottle (and cap assembly) is dishwasher-safe and easy to clean. For best results, always use the top rack of the dishwasher and avoid high-heat settings like “sanitary clean” or “heat boost” which may distort plastic components.

The Groove stainless steel bottle can be easily cleaned by hand with a bottle brush using warm water and mild soap.

To clean the cap, we recommend removing the straw and Bite Valve from the cap to better clean the inside passages of the cap. Hand wash with warm water and mild soap, or place the cap components on the top rack of your dishwasher.

First, we recommend that you disassemble all CamelBak^® Groove™ components and wash them with warm water and soap.  All components of the CamelBak^® Groove in Tritan are dishwasher safe, excluding the carbon filter. The Groove in stainless steel bottle should be hand-washed in warm water and mild soap. The cap and its components may be hand-washed or placed in the top rack of a dishwasher.

Next, remove the Fresh™ Filter from its wrapper and rinse it thoroughly, inside and out, under running tap water for 15 seconds.  Rinsing the filter removes any loose particles of carbon and ensures optimum performance.  Note that, when the filter is new, you may experience trapped air bubbles or small particles of carbon during the first few sips.  These are harmless.  Rinsing the filter as described should minimize their occurrence.

Yes. The Bite Valve and straw can be removed for easy cleaning. Follow these simple instructions:

• Flip the stem to the open position by pulling on the stem tab.
• Grab the flat finger tab on the base of the Bite Valve under the cap.
• In one firm motion, pull the Bite Valve component out of the cap.
• Clean the Bite Valve and cap by hand or in the top rack of a dishwasher.

Follow these instructions to re-insert the Bite Valve component:

• Flip the stem collar (the component the bite valve attached to originally) to the open position.
• Turn the cap over and orient the bite valve so the finger tab points towards the back of the cap (where the handle loop is).
• Push the bite valve firmly onto the stem collar.

Yes. The Bite Valve is made from tough silicone material that can be cleaned with a bottle brush similar to those designed for baby bottle nipples. Make sure the brush doesn’t have exposed metal edges that could cut the silicone. Then insert the brush into the open end at the base of the valve. We don’t recommend forcing a brush of any kind through the Bite Valve slit (where you drink from) as this could damage the sealing surfaces of the Bite Valve.

NSF is an internationally recognized, independent testing agency.  NSF certifies the performance and safety of water-related products by validating reduction claims and auditing the manufacturing process and the materials used.  CamelBak sought NSF Certification because NSF is the leading authority to validate reduction claims.

The NSF logo on a product confirms that NSF has assessed and certified the product’s conformity with relevant NSF / ANSI standards.  In order to earn the right to use the NSF mark, CamelBak met stringent evaluations and continues to allows NSF to conduct periodic unannounced testing and inspections of our facilities to ensure ongoing compliance.

The CamelBak^® Groove™ is certified to reduce Chlorine, Taste and Odor.  Chlorine is the leading cause of foul smelling and tasting water.  When changed as directed, the Fresh™ Filter reduces more than 90% of Chlorine, far surpassing the NSF reduction requirement.

Some Groove systems were packaged before we had been awarded NSF Certification.  They were produced to the same high standards that our NSF Certified systems were, but we could not put the logo on the packaging until after all of the testing had been completed.

Each Fresh™ Filter reliably reduces contaminants for 300 refills of the bottle, or approximately 3 months of use at 3 – 4 full bottles per day (48 gallons / 180 liters).  Note: You may need to change the filter more or less often depending on the amount of water you consume.

1. Unscrew the cap from the bottle.
2. Unscrew the filter housing and tube assembly 1/8th turn to remove from the cap.
3. Hold the Fresh™ Filter by the white collar and pull it out of the filter housing.
4. Remove a new Fresh™ Filter from its wrapper and rinse thoroughly, inside and out, under running tap water for 15 seconds.
5. Hold the new Fresh™ Filter by the white collar and slide it into the open end of the filter housing.  Note:  The white collar will remain visible above the end of the filter housing when fully inserted.
6. Insert the filter housing and tube assembly into the cap and rotate it 1/8th turn.  Note: You should feel gentle resistance as the new filter engages the seal in the cap.

Rinsing the Fresh™ Filter removes any loose particles of carbon and ensures optimum performance.  When the filter is new, you may experience trapped air bubbles or small particles of carbon in the first few sips.  These are harmless.  Rinsing the filter should minimize their occurrence.

Fresh™ Filters can be disposed of in household trash.  The Fresh™ Filter is non-toxic and made with renewable plant-based materials.  The FreshTM Filter is not meant to be placed in curbside recycling or compost.  Note that the filter is made from a sustainable, plant-based source and weighs only 0.2 oz, so the waste is minimized.

All water filters are made from carbon.  We use coconut to make the carbon used in the FreshTM Filter.  By contrast, some competitors use coal to make their carbon.  The coconut used to make the Fresh™ Filter does not impart any flavor into your filtered water.

Yes.  The CamelBak^® Groove™ can be used without the Fresh™ Filter.  However, without the Fresh™ Filter, it will not filter your water.

The filter absorbs contaminants from the water.  Over time, it becomes saturated and is able to absorb fewer contaminants.  If used past the effective life (an average of 3 months of use at 3 – 4 full bottles per day), the filter will remove contaminants less effectively and will flow more slowly.  Changing the filter regularly ensures that you have clear, refreshing, great-tasting water.

No.  The filter contains an antimicrobial agent to prevent microbial growth.  Change the filter regularly, as directed.

CamelBak^®, in conjunction with rigorous 3rd party testing, has not found evidence of any harmful chemicals leaching into food/beverage surfaces from Tritan™ or stainless material. Recent testing showed that Tritan™ is safe and meets all FDA and EPA guidelines for material that comes in repeated contact with food.

When CamelBak^® designs a product, we look for the best materials to ensure taste-free hydration. We chose stainless steel rather than aluminum because it is stronger, harder and more scratch-resistant, making a more durable long-lasting bottle for all your adventures. Unlike aluminum, which requires an inner coating or lining to protect the metal, stainless steel is coating-free.

No, the Fresh™ Filter is not meant to be placed in curbside recycling or compost.  Fresh™ Filters can be disposed of in household trash.  The Fresh™ Filter is non-toxic and made with renewable, plant-based materials and weighs only 0.2 oz, so the waste is minimized.