Good water, anywhere — Update
Bear Grylls visits Apollo and shares the Water2 filter story
Editor's note (19 August 2025):
Since we first published this story, Bear Grylls shared two Instagram posts from his catch-up with Neil Laughton and Apollo — including a shot of the Water2 filter in the van. We've included those moments below so you can see the story in context.
Bear Grylls holding a Water2 filter inside Apollo, Neil Laughton's adventure van, during a private visit.
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When Neil Laughton brought Apollo — the adventure van we built for him — to show his friend Bear Grylls for the first time, one small detail made Bear smile: the Water2 filter tucked neatly under the sink. On long days out, the simple things matter. Great-tasting water, no faff, no plastic waste — just fill up and go.
What Bear shared
22 June 2025: Bear posts a favourite photo "back with one of my oldest buddies," highlighting the long friendship with Neil and the catch-up around the van.
Bear Grylls with Neil Laughton and Apollo (22 June 2025)
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27 June 2025: A follow-up post from inside the van — "Fitting the essentials to my buddy's camper van!" — with the Water2 unit clearly visible.
Inside Apollo — the Water2 filter in situ (27 June 2025)
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Why we fit Water2 in every Wildbox build
We build vehicles for real-world adventure, not brochure photos. That means reliable power, smart storage, and water systems that work wherever you end up. A compact Water2 filter sits at the heart of that approach: consistent taste, quick-change cartridges, small footprint, and less single-use plastic on every trip.
(We don't make health claims; we fit Water2 for taste, convenience and reduced plastic.)
About Neil Laughton
Neil is a British entrepreneur and expedition leader (Everest, polar routes, deserts). Apollo was designed to his standard: rugged, reliable and ready — with a water setup as dependable as the electrics and storage.
Apollo — built for Neil Laughton's expedition standard
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