Choosing a water filter for your backpacking adventures can be daunting, and here are multiple factors to take into consideration before making your choice. You’ll need to decide, for instance, whether to buy a plain water filter or a water purifier (there is a difference). You’ll also ...
The water filters we picked for wilderness backpacking have a few things in common. Diverse Yes, diversity can be a commonality. Every water filter we recommend hits a different price point, method of filtration, and group size. You’ll want to pick the one you’re most comfortable with, ...
The hollow-fiber filter is unusual in two ways: It eliminates viruses in addition to other pathogens (rare for this type of filter); and can withstand freezing temperatures (down to 0°F) without damage. Credit that cold-proofing to the filter’s unique physical and chemical makeup (in oth...
fill your BeFree, drink, and re-holster. You will spend zero time pumping water or waiting for gravity filtration or chemical purification. You never need to take your backpacking off to access a filter. You don’t need to screw a Sawyer onto ...
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Having clean water is essential when backpacking. We think the best water filter for backpacking is the Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter. Because this water filter bottle has a collapsible design, it can easily be stored in your bag, jacket pocket, or other small spaces. This bottle with a...
Use a prefilter. If you're using a filter, its intake hose likely has one on the end. It keeps larger debris from clogging the internal filter element. Prefilters are even more essential for UV-treatment options, and are often sold as an accessory item. No prefilter? Strain water throug...
First and foremost, it’s important to consider ease of use when choosing a water filter for backpacking and hiking. If a filter is difficult to use, you’re likely to filter less and in turn decrease your water consumption, increasing your risk of dehydration. For individuals, quick or no...
BEST WATER FILTER FOR THRU-HIKERS Sawyer Mini Water Filter Price > $24.95 > Versatile function > Very lightweight CHECK ON REI CHECK ON AMAZON BEST LIGHTWEIGHT WATER FILTER BOTTLE FOR BACKPACKING Grayl UltraPress Price > $89.95 > Protects against viruses > Easily transportable CHECK ON GRAYL...
Yes, you should be filtering your water—and we’ve picked out the best backpacking water filters to make it as easy as possible. While clear mountain streams can be safe to drink from unfiltered, it’s impossible to tell at a glance, and a filter can help you turn gnarly, standing wat...