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 est rédactrice pour Field & Stream. Auteure de Outdoor Minimalist et animatrice du podcast Outdoor Minimalist, Meg Carney est rédactrice spécialisée dans les activités de plein air et l'environnement depuis plus de six ans. Après avoir étudié les arts de la communication et la littérature à Duluth, dans le Minnesota, elle a occupé divers emplois dans l'industrie du plein air qui l'ont finalement conduite à sa carrière actuelle de rédactrice indépendante. Carney a rejoint l'équipe de Field & Stream à l'automne 2021 en tant que rédactrice spécialisée dans l'équipement.

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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.

Jaeger Shaw
Owner & Managing Editor

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

Naomi Hudetz
Chief Operating Officer & Online Editor

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