THE BEST BACKPACKING WATER FILTERS OF 2020
Written By: Kristen Bor
A backpacking water filter is a key essential for any multi-day outdoor adventure. Why is a water filter so important? Parasites and viruses live in the lakes and rivers that you rely on to stay hydrated in the backcountry. Giardia is the most common and can cause abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting – not exactly what you had planned for your next adventure, right?
कुछ लोगों का तर्क है कि आपको हमेशा पानी को फ़िल्टर करने की आवश्यकता नहीं होती है जहां धाराओं को ताजा बर्फ-पिघल द्वारा खिलाया जाता है, लेकिन ध्यान रखें कि यदि पशुधन, वन्यजीव, या मनुष्य एक क्षेत्र तक पहुंच सकते हैं, तो दूषित पदार्थ जो फेकल पदार्थ के माध्यम से स्थानांतरित होते हैं।
In this roundup of the best backpacking water filters, we’ll walk you through the key factors to consider when choosing one and share our favorite recommendations for your next adventure, whether it’s a quick weekend backpacking trip, a car camping expedition or a long-distance thru-hike!
दस्ते से
हमारे समुदाय के साथ कैम्प फायर वार्तालाप, स्क्वाड सदस्यों और राजदूतों से लेकर ब्रांड पार्टनर्स और सॉयर टीम तक।
मीडिया मेंशन
Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.
मीडिया मेंशन
Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.
मीडिया मेंशन
It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.
