{"id":3005,"date":"2018-08-27T09:30:23","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T16:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/?p=3005"},"modified":"2024-09-11T11:17:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T18:17:16","slug":"backcountry-water-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/guides\/camping-guides\/backcountry-water-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Backcountry Water Treatment is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id3005_e199ab-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3005_e199ab-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3005_e199ab-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3005_e199ab-eb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3005_e199ab-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3005_e199ab-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3005_e199ab-eb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3005_9c8701-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3005_9c8701-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3005_9c8701-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3005_9c8701-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3005_9c8701-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3005_9c8701-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3005_9c8701-39{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3005_9c8701-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3005_9c8701-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3005_9c8701-39\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever gone on an overnight backpacking trip, you know how important it is to make your own clean, safe drinking water from a pond, lake or stream nearby your campsite. Microscopic organisms like protozoa, bacteria, and viruses can lurk inside even the most pristine alpine creeks, and a crucial element of any outdoors-person\u2019s kit is a good water treatment system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should You Treat Your Water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Image of Micro-organisms\" class=\"wp-image-3007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-676x354.png 676w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protozoa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum are two tiny creatures with hard, outer shells that often live in lakes and streams in many National Parks and public recreation areas across the United States. If infected, symptoms include: watery diarrhea, fatigue, gas, and cramps. Due to their relatively large size, filters can easily remove protozoa from drinking water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bacteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Salmonella and Escherichia coli (E. coli), among others frequently lurk in outdoor water supplies. If one becomes ill, symptoms include: diarrhea, nausea, cramps, fever, chills, vomiting, and abdominal pain. These organisms are mid-sized and can be removed with a water filtration system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viruses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, and norovirus are the main three to worry about. Many symptoms of these viruses are severe and often incurable, leading to fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Due to their tiny size, they are nearly impossible to simply filter out of water, and they must be neutralized or killed off for the water to be \u201cpurified.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Backcountry Water Filter Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that the thrilling sensation of sitting and filtering water for what feels like an eternity can easily be shortened or eliminated altogether, depending on what your needs are. Here\u2019s a comprehensive look at the current options on the market, with pros and cons for each!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3005_09ceab-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3005_09ceab-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3005_09ceab-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3005_09ceab-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3005_09ceab-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3005_09ceab-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3005_09ceab-56{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3005_09ceab-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3005_09ceab-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3005_09ceab-56\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Squeeze Bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/MG_0539-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sawyer Squeeze Filter in action\" class=\"wp-image-3063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/MG_0539-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/MG_0539-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/MG_0539-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/MG_0539-676x451.jpg 676w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/MG_0539.jpg 1386w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Lightest weight of the water filters<\/td><td>Time-consuming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Affordable<\/td><td>Bags can spring leaks with constant use<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSqueeze bag\u201d filters like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sawyer-Products-SP129-Filtration-Squeezable\/dp\/B00B1OSU4W?tag=7777082b-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;s=sporting-goods&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;linkId=d8900c4cd742a9fb6b82f01703de090f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"1\" data-lasso-id=\"5168\" data-lasso-name=\"Sawyer Products SP129 Squeeze Water Filtration System\" data-lasso-lid=\"4743\">Sawyer Squeeze Filter<\/a><\/strong> are a favorite for trail runners and ultralight backpackers looking to keep their pack weight and size down. By far the most compact and lightest of the filters listed here, the squeeze system takes a little more time and effort than other products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works by filling small, plastic bags at a nearby water source and twisting the filter onto the opening of the bag. From here, you firmly squeeze the water through the filter and into your water bottle or bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re pumping water in a freezing-cold stream or lake, it can be easy for your hands to go numb or tingly, slowing the process even more. If keeping weight down is your top priority, this is the filter for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate-plugin-lasso\"><div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-4743-2414\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-flow lasso-url-amzn-sawyer-products-sp129-squeeze-water-filtration-system-w-two-32-oz-squeeze-pouches-straw-and-hydration-pack-adapter \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sawyer-Products-SP129-Filtration-Squeezable\/dp\/B00B1OSU4W?tag=7777082b-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&s=sporting-goods&linkCode=ll1&linkId=d8900c4cd742a9fb6b82f01703de090f\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"2414\" data-lasso-lid=\"4743\" data-lasso-name=\"Sawyer Products SP129 Squeeze Water Filtration System\" title=\"Sawyer Products SP129 Squeeze Water Filtration 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https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D707485-Edit-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D707485-Edit-676x1016.jpg 676w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/D707485-Edit.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Easy to use<\/td><td>Must have a protruding rock or branch to set up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Filters a high volume of water quickly<\/td><td>Filters can clog easily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Larger and heavier than some systems<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The gravity filter system is an awesome choice for families, larger groups, and people who know they\u2019ll be hiking near lots of trees. One such popular example is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Platypus-GravityWorks-Camping-Filter-System\/dp\/B0DB3S6NNZ?tag=7777082b-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"1\" data-lasso-id=\"5169\" data-lasso-name=\"Platypus GravityWorks Group Camping Water Filter System\" data-lasso-lid=\"4740\"><strong>Platypus GravityWorks<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To set it up, you fill a large (usually 6L) bag in a stream or a lake, find a high-enough nub on a boulder or a low-hanging branch, and hang the bag securely from the rung. To pass the filtered water into a water bladder or bottle, you open a valve leading to a hose underneath the large dromedary and allow it to slowly flow into your water vessel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you take good care of your filter, this system is excellent for larger groups or people doing a lot of backcountry cooking, because it allows hikers to pump larger volumes of water more quickly while on the go or setting up camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate-plugin-lasso\"><div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-4740-2415\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-flow lasso-url-amzn-platypus-gravityworks-group-camping-water-filter-system \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Platypus-GravityWorks-Camping-Filter-System\/dp\/B0DB3S6NNZ?tag=7777082b-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"2415\" data-lasso-lid=\"4740\" data-lasso-name=\"Platypus GravityWorks Group Camping Water Filter System\" title=\"Platypus GravityWorks Group Camping Water Filter System\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lasso-image-no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41OVikdRSsL._SL500_.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" class=\"rocket-lazyload\" alt=\"Platypus GravityWorks Group Camping Water Filter System\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Platypus-GravityWorks-Camping-Filter-System\/dp\/B0DB3S6NNZ?tag=7777082b-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"2415\" data-lasso-lid=\"4740\" data-lasso-name=\"Platypus GravityWorks Group Camping Water Filter System\" title=\"Platypus GravityWorks Group Camping Water Filter System\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPlatypus GravityWorks Group Camping Water Filter System\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$134.95<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Platypus-GravityWorks-Camping-Filter-System\/dp\/B0DB3S6NNZ?tag=7777082b-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"2415\" data-lasso-lid=\"4740\" data-lasso-name=\"Platypus GravityWorks Group Camping Water Filter System\" title=\"Platypus GravityWorks Group Camping Water Filter System\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t03\/03\/2026 05:04 am GMT <i class=\"lasso-amazon-info\" data-tooltip=\"Price and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pump Filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Easy to use<\/td><td>Time-consuming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rarely breaks<\/td><td>Need at least 2 inches of standing water to use it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compact size<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people have their first water filtration experience with a pump filter. They are relatively compact, easy to use, and rarely clog if you rinse\/backwash them frequently. Weighing in at around 11oz., they are quite a bit bulkier than a squeeze filter but make up for this inefficiency with ease of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pump filters work by dropping one side of a long tube into a lake, river, or stream with at least 2 inches of standing water. From here, you use a handle and filter on the other end of the tube to manually pump water into your pot, water bottle, or bladder until it\u2019s full. Due to their slightly larger size, I\u2019ve noticed that these filters tend to break-down and clog far less frequently than many others on this list, making them a great option for thru-hikers who don\u2019t mind a small amount of extra weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are also a great choice for weekend warriors camping near lakes who have the arm strength to pump rather than squeeze their water!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Katadyn-Personal-Backpacking-Emergency-Preparedness\/dp\/B0007U00YE?tag=7777082b-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"1\" data-lasso-id=\"5170\" data-lasso-name=\"Katadyn Pocket Water Filter\" data-lasso-lid=\"4739\"><strong>Katadyn<\/strong><\/a>, a Swiss company that produces quite a wide range of pump filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate-plugin-lasso\"><div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-4739-2416\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-flow lasso-url-amzn-katadyn-pocket-water-filter-for-backpacking-group-camping-emergency-preparedness \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Katadyn-Personal-Backpacking-Emergency-Preparedness\/dp\/B0007U00YE?tag=7777082b-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"2416\" data-lasso-lid=\"4739\" data-lasso-name=\"Katadyn Pocket Water Filter\" title=\"Katadyn Pocket Water Filter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lasso-image-no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41IN0zU3XwL._SL500_.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" class=\"rocket-lazyload\" alt=\"Katadyn Pocket Water Filter\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Katadyn-Personal-Backpacking-Emergency-Preparedness\/dp\/B0007U00YE?tag=7777082b-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"2416\" data-lasso-lid=\"4739\" data-lasso-name=\"Katadyn Pocket Water Filter\" title=\"Katadyn Pocket Water Filter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKatadyn Pocket Water Filter\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$329.95<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Katadyn-Personal-Backpacking-Emergency-Preparedness\/dp\/B0007U00YE?tag=7777082b-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"2416\" data-lasso-lid=\"4739\" data-lasso-name=\"Katadyn Pocket Water Filter\" title=\"Katadyn Pocket Water Filter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t03\/03\/2026 05:03 am GMT <i class=\"lasso-amazon-info\" data-tooltip=\"Price and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ultraviolet (UV) Light Purifiers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Lightweight<\/td><td>Does not work well in murky water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compact<\/td><td>Expensive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fast<\/td><td>Battery-dependent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kills Viruses<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re traveling internationally and you\u2019re worried about viral infections like Hepatitis A and Rotavirus, a UV purifier might be your best bet, because the filters listed above do not protect against these tiny, microscopic organisms. UV water purifiers like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SteriPEN-ULT-MP-EF-SterPen-Ultra-Purifier\/dp\/B00NK9948M?tag=7777082b-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&#038;s=sporting-goods&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;linkId=ce23d495d6cd3bdc20a2493b08a1fb7e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"1\" data-lasso-id=\"5171\" data-lasso-name=\"SteriPEN ULT-MP-EF SterPen Ultra UV Water Purifier\" data-lasso-lid=\"4745\"><strong>SteriPen<\/strong><\/a> work by turning on a bright, UV wand and placing it into a water vessel, stirring it occasionally for a period of 48-90 seconds, depending on the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a fast and easy way to eliminate 99.9% of all viruses, protozoa, and bacteria from your water source. Due to their battery dependence, UV purifiers are not recommended for thru-hikers or long-distance trekkers. They also don\u2019t work well below freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a great solution for urban adventurers traveling in developing countries like India or backpackers out for short weekend trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate-plugin-lasso\"><div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-4745-2417\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-flow lasso-url-amzn-steripen-ult-mp-ef-sterpen-ultra-uv-water-purifier \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SteriPEN-ULT-MP-EF-SterPen-Ultra-Purifier\/dp\/B00NK9948M?tag=7777082b-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&s=sporting-goods&linkCode=ll1&linkId=ce23d495d6cd3bdc20a2493b08a1fb7e\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"2417\" data-lasso-lid=\"4745\" data-lasso-name=\"SteriPEN ULT-MP-EF SterPen Ultra UV Water Purifier\" 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UV Water Purifier\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t03\/02\/2026 11:12 am GMT <i class=\"lasso-amazon-info\" data-tooltip=\"Price and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Purification\/Iodine Tablets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-1-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Water Purification Tablets\" class=\"wp-image-3009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-1-676x354.png 676w, https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bacteria-Image-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Lightweight<\/td><td>Water tastes funny<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Affordable<\/td><td>Time-consuming to use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compact size<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Water purification tablets are frequently taken into the backcountry as a back-up in case your main filter gets 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