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.
May 27, 2025
Meg Carney
Meg Carney ni mwandishi wa wafanyikazi wa Field & Stream. Mwandishi wa Minimalist ya nje na mwenyeji wa podcast ya nje ya Minimalist, Irina amekuwa mwandishi wa nje na wa mazingira kwa zaidi ya miaka sita. Baada ya kusoma sanaa ya mawasiliano na fasihi huko Duluth, Minnesota, alifuatilia kazi mbalimbali za nje za viwanda ambazo hatimaye zilimfanya aende kwenye kazi yake ya sasa katika uandishi wa kujitegemea. Irina alijiunga na timu ya Field & Stream katika msimu wa 2021 kama mwandishi wa gia.
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