woman holding sawyer squeeze next to dog by lake
woman holding sawyer squeeze next to dog by lake

Is it safe to use one of those Brita pitchers to filter river and lake water while camping?

In a word, no. Brita-type filters are designed to take out waterborne contaminants such as chemicals, and to remove sediment. They aren't at all intended to "purify" water or remove biological nasties such as giardia.

See the full response and article by Doug Gantenbein on Outside Online's website here.

दस्ते से

हमारे समुदाय के साथ कैम्प फायर वार्तालाप, स्क्वाड सदस्यों और राजदूतों से लेकर ब्रांड पार्टनर्स और सॉयर टीम तक।

मीडिया मेंशन

Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

ज़ो गेट्स
Editor at Backpacker

मीडिया मेंशन

In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
यात्री

मीडिया मेंशन

For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

फिलिप वर्नर
Author and Backpacker