Not all water filters are created equal. So what filter’s right for your next backcountry backpacking adventure?
What’s right for an afternoon hike may not work for an ultralight thru hike. It’s important to choose the correct filter for your needs.
Let’s breakdown 4 distinctly different water filter options. All are great at what they do in their own unique environment.
My top backpacking filter options:
For backpackers and hikers alike, The Sawyer Squeeze is an ultralight weight and easy to use option for just about any hike or backpacking trip
Sawyer Squeeze
0.1 micron filtration
Removed 99% bacteria, dirt, green matter (algae) Protozoa, E. coli, giardia, salmonella
Does not remove viruses, heavy metals or chemicals
Weight: 3 oz
Back flush kit about 2 oz
Kit includes blackflush, filter, 2 water bladders
Filtration capacity: 100,000
Price: $40
For Globe trotting adventurists, The Grahl GeoPress is the champion when it comes to filtering nearly every contaminate from the most polluted water
Grayhl GeoPress 24oz
Removes 99.9% of all bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, and chemicals
Filter good for 250 liters or 65 gallons
Weight: 450g
Price: $99
For the extreme ultralight backpackers, Aqua Tabs are a super lightweight and easily packable option for purifying your drinking water
Kills 99% of bacteria and viruses. Does not remove heavy metals or chemicals
Weight: 1-2grams
Price $10
For our bushcraft friends, Boiling water is a simple fool proof way to eliminate bacteria and most viruses for clean water. This will not remove heavy metals or chemicals.
What’s your filter of choice?
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