The Best Backpacking Water Filters
BY Herschel Smith
2 weeks ago
At Outdoor Life.
Laura Lancaster has done a remarkable job of listing literally every water filter known to man, along with whether it will filter just bacteria and protozoa or it will also filter viruses. And she has tested them too, and lists current prices with pros and cons along the way.
My job here isn’t just to wax on about nothing, because honestly you probably don’t care much what I think anyway.
But from time to time I can pass good information on to you. Actually, I’m blogging on this so I can retain it for my records. The next time I buy a water filter for hunting or backpacking, I’ll refer back to this.
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On April 16, 2025 at 12:31 am, Johnny Taopi said:
Excellent, but also remember this: a pressure cooker will sterilize everything.
On April 16, 2025 at 9:42 pm, Ozark Redneck said:
Thanks for posting. I have a few, and have seen them fail over the years, I will have to check out these newer ones. Much appreciated.
On April 17, 2025 at 9:23 am, 41mag said:
Check out the YouTube channel “Project Farm” video on water filtration too.
On April 17, 2025 at 12:22 pm, jrg said:
Way back in early 90’s, had a military water straw. I never used it so no idea if it worked and what the water tasted like.
A few years later, I bought a James Water Washer (?) a cup that you poured water into resevoir which then filtered through a filter and gave you potable water. I stored it in a BO kit, where my stupidity had me store a Doan magnesium bar and the chemical reaction breaking both kits.
When your are stupid – it is for a long time. :^)
I have a couple of Sawyer Squeeze and Mini Filters, purchased at Wally World for much less than the original cost.
Thank you for linking to the reviews of them.