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 ...

A reliable water filter is a must, at least if you like your drink without a side of giardia. There are innumerable devices on the market these days, with microfiber filters coming in all shapes and ...

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 ...

Almost every hiker box I have ever seen after 11,000 miles on American trails has the same litter problem: the thin plastic water bags that accompany the popular Sawyer Squeeze, the most efficient and ...

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Sawyer and CNOC team up to launch a premium water filtration system combining the Sawyer Squeeze Filter and CNOC Vecto 2L Bladder, ideal for outdoor and emergency use SAFETY HARBOR, Fla., Jan. 14, ...