Water filters on rocks.
Water filters on rocks.

The Best Backpacking Water Filters For Safe Sips From Streams, Rivers, And Lakes

Reliable access to clean drinking water is essential when you're miles from the nearest trailhead or paddling along a remote river. While clear streams and alpine lakes might look pristine, they can still harbor harmful bacteria, protozoa or viruses that could sideline your trip with illness.

That's where the best backpacking water filters come in. These compact, lightweight water purification devices aim to safely remove contaminants from natural water sources, giving you peace of mind with every sip during a weekend hike or a multi-day trek.

Continue reading about the best water filters for backpacking, written by Meg Carney.

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Meg Carney

Meg Carney é redatora da equipa da Field & Stream. Autora do Outdoor Minimalist e anfitriã do podcast Outdoor Minimalist, Carney é escritora de artigos sobre o ar livre e o ambiente há mais de seis anos. Depois de estudar artes da comunicação e literatura em Duluth, Minnesota, teve vários empregos na indústria do ar livre que acabaram por a conduzir à sua atual carreira de escritora freelancer. Carney juntou-se à equipe Field & Stream no outono de 2021 como redator de equipamentos.

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It all starts with Sawyer Squeeze + Cnoc VectoX 2L, the best and most reliable filter-bladder combo and the core of my backpacking water storage and filtration system.

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Our top water filter for thru hiking, the Sawyer Squeeze, is 15% off.

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