Finding reliable water sources shapes gear choices The post The Real Difference Between Sawyer Squeeze, Katadyn BeFree, and ...

The Sawyer Squeeze, Katadyn BeFree, and Platypus QuickDraw are competing for the ultimate fast, easy, and lightweight backpacking water filter. They all protect against protozoa and bacteria while ...

Especially during summer, proper hydration is an existential challenge for sportsmen. Anglers, hikers, campers and cyclists drink a lot of water, but probably don't consume enough. Water is heavy, and ...

As spring unfolds and summer quickly approaches, many of us are planning backpacking and camping trips with childlike eagerness, looking forward to immersing ourselves in the vastness of nature (and ...

Carrying water bottles or a hydration pack quickly gets to be a burden when engaged in an outdoor activity such as hiking. Fortunately, in many situations, you don’t need to bring water with you ...

When hiking in the backcountry, you need a good backpacking water filter to ensure access to safe, clean water. A functional water filter (and often a water purifier , too) can’t be missed on a ...

This year, we included Lifestraw's Peak Series straw-style filter in our summer gear guide. While it isn't perfect, the redesign brought the brand's filtration devices into the modern era with solid ...

We rounded up eight of the most portable and functional backpacking water filters so you can find the perfect fit for your next trip. When hiking in the backcountry, you need a good backpacking water ...