Procuring clean water in the wilderness can be a pain. Pumps are hard work. Purifying tablets require a long wait. But last week, on a trek in northern California, I simply scooped some water from a ...

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For general backpacking, the Sawyer Squeeze offers the best balance of reliability and capacity. The Katadyn BeFree wins for ultralight trips where every ounce matters. For group camping or base camp ...

Wind raked waves off the mountain lake. I stooped to scoop water for dinner from the shore, six liters full into a bag. In less than five minutes the water would be filtered and potable. The cleanse ...

Water filters are one of those gear items you don’t mess around with—there are few worse outcomes to a backpacking trip than a surprise parasite. To ensure you don’t bring home an uninvited guest, we ...