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Dan Hu is Backpacker‘s water filter category manager. Hu grew up in Hawaii and has lived in Washington State since 2013. A healthcare professional by training, he spends his free time hiking and backpacking in the Pacific Northwest and writing about his adventures.

Dan Hu is Backpacker‘s water filter category manager. Hu grew up in Hawaii and has lived in Washington State since 2013. A healthcare professional by training, he spends his free time hiking and backpacking in the Pacific Northwest and writing about his adventures.

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Backpacker: Why Hasn’t Anyone Come Up with a Better Water Filter Design?

A confluence of form factors, tech, and knock-offs have led to a muddled market for one of the most important pieces of gear a hiker will ever own.

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July 7, 2025

Backpacker: Why Hasn’t Anyone Come Up with a Better Water Filter Design?

A confluence of form factors, tech, and knock-offs have led to a muddled market for one of the most important pieces of gear a hiker will ever own.

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