A reliable water filter is a must, at least if you like your drink without a side of giardia. There are innumerable devices on the market these days, with microfiber filters coming in all shapes and ...

We rounded up eight of the most portable and functional backpacking water filters so you can find the perfect fit for your next trip. When hiking in the backcountry, you need a good backpacking water ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, clean and safe drinking water isn’t something to be taken for granted. Whether you're spending the day trekking through remote wilderness, embarking on a multi-day hike or ...

Last summer, Katadyn released a new water filtration system called BeFree. It is a direct competitor to the venerated Sawyer Squeeze system, the current gold standard for backpacking filters. After ...

That s an interesting question, Kane. Generally, I think water filters are fine for North America. But there are indications that purifiers are in order, especially in areas that get a lot of human ...

A filtered water bottle has filters that remove microplastics, bacteria, sediment and harmful contaminants like lead and pesticides from water. To find the best filtered water bottle, I visited a ...

Little else ruins a good backpacking trip like a midnight run for the bushes. We’ve been there, and we’re not keen on going ...