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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May 27, 2025

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Meg Carney es redactora de Field & Stream. Autora de Outdoor Minimalist y presentadora del podcast Outdoor Minimalist, Carney lleva más de seis años escribiendo sobre el medio ambiente y las actividades al aire libre. Tras estudiar Artes de la Comunicación y Literatura en Duluth (Minnesota), desempeñó varios trabajos en el sector de las actividades al aire libre que la condujeron a su actual carrera como escritora independiente. Carney se unió al equipo de Field & Stream en otoño de 2021 como redactora de material.

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