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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梅格-卡尼

梅格-卡尼(Meg Carney)是《田野与溪流》(Field & Stream)杂志的撰稿人。 作为《户外极简主义者》(OutdoorMinimalist)一书的作者和《户外极简主义者》播客的主持人,卡尼从事户外和环境写作已有六年多的时间。在明尼苏达州德卢斯学习传播艺术和文学之后,她从事了各种户外行业的工作,最终走上了现在的自由撰稿人之路。Carney 于 2021 年秋季加入Field & Stream团队,担任装备撰稿人。

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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.

Sean Gold
Founder & Lead Writer

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Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.

Nathan Pipenberg
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It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.

Liz Provencher
Freelane Writer