The Best 5 Backpacking Water Filters of 2024

The Best Backpacking Water Filters for 2024
Our filtration gurus have bought and tested 44 of the best backpacking water filters over the last 12 years. This updated review covers 23 filters and treatment systems. We tested these filters extensively on various adventures, from climbing trips in Peru to running expeditions across the USA to fastpacking adventures in Iceland. We evaluate portability and ease of maintenance in the field while also investigating critical aspects such as what each model removes from the water and how long it takes to process one potable liter of water. We confidently offer backcountry travelers our insights and recommendations based on our comprehensive field and objective in-house testing.

Having the best backpacking gear makes all the difference in the backcountry. If you're in the market for a new backpacking backpack or backpacking stove, we have recommendations for your specific needs and budget.

Continue reading to learn more about the best backpacking water filters, written by Amber King, Jessica Haist, and Trish Matheny.

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November 26, 2024

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Amber King, Jessica Haist, and Trish Matheny

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Amber King
Review Editor

After finishing up her B.Sc and B.Ed in 2009, Amber moved to the U.S.A from Canada. Drawn in by dreams of climbing perfect cracks and exploring new areas, she found herself in a few new places like Utah, Washington, and Arizona. When getting to the San Juans of Southwest Colorado - she found home. Along her journey she discovered trail running as a new found love. Completing her first half-marathon, full-marathon, and ultra-marathon within one year, she continues her education in becoming an endurance athlete. When taking a rest day, she can be found playing with her pack raft or split boarding in the backcountry. When she is working , you can find her tinkering with experiments as a high school science teacher.

Jessica Haist
Review Editor

Jessica is a recovered fashion major and urbanite who now spends all of her time living, working and playing in the mountains. Jessica originally hails from Toronto, Canada and now calls Mammoth Lakes California home. She is an avid skier, rock climber, backpacker, gardener and mountain biker. She has lived and worked all over North America pursuing her outdoor passions and work as an outdoor educator and guide. Jessica has recently completed her Masters Degree in Adventure Education from Prescott College in Arizona.

Trish Matheny
Review Editor

In 2009, Trish Matheny left her home state of Oklahoma to follow her heart to the Rocky Mountains and never looked back. Overwhelmed by her passion for adventure and exploration, she began traversing the mountain ranges surrounding her new home, Teton Valley, Idaho on her splitboard and learned the importance of dialing in your gear, especially when you carry it all on your back. Everything got turned upside down when she discovered rock climbing in 2016, and now she spends her time chasing warm weather and dry rock near Bishop, California. When she’s not out climbing, she enjoys trail running, yoga, and cooking with friends.

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의류와 장비(피부 제외)의 경우, 소이어 프로덕츠의 퍼메트린 기피제는 진드기와 모기를 퇴치하는 데 유사한 포뮬러만큼 효과적이며 트리거 스프레이는 더 쉽게 제어할 수 있습니다.

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최고의 벌레 퇴치제 - 소이어 제품 20% 피카리딘 벌레 퇴치제

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There's nothing worse than running out of water mid-hike, but with the Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System, you can make any fresh water ready to drink in minutes. It filters out everything from sediment to bacteria from the water, and can be a real lifesaver in a pinch.

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스쿼드 멤버와 앰배서더부터 브랜드 파트너와 소이어 팀에 이르기까지 다양한 커뮤니티와 캠프파이어 대화를 나눕니다.