Portable water filter bottle

A portable water filter bottle is ideal for backpacker, hiker and wilderness travelers of all kind. It's easy to use. Just fill it and drink!

Always use the cleanest water whenever possible. The clearer the water, the longer the filter will last. Use untreated freshwater sources, such as lakes, rivers and streams.


Different drinking water filters available

Make sure the water purifier filter removes parasites, including Giardia and Cryptosporidium, and other contaminants larger then 1 micron in size. Giardia are found worldwide and within every region of the United States and is one of the most common causes of waterborne disease in humans.

There are also microbial purification filters available that not only removes parasites but also kills waterborne bacteria and viruses. This type of water purifier filter makes your water even safer.

Check with each manufacturer to get the details on what substances each drinking water filter will remove.


Compact and easy to use

A portable water filter bottle consist of a bottle, bottle cap and a filter cartridge.

The replaceable filter provides up to many hundreds of refills per filter. Check the specification for each manufacturer.

Easy to use: Remove the cap and filter. Fill bottle with water. Insert filter. Put the cap back on the bottle.

To drink, hold the bottle upright. Squeeze the bottle and sip on the tube to increase the flow of water.


Maintenance and storage

Always flush a new drinking water filter once to remove fine particles. When filter is not used regularly, remove the filter from the bottle. Store the filter dry.

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