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Staying Hydrated While Backpacking



It’s important to stay properly hydrated while you’re hiking. If you’re out long enough you will eventually run out of the water you’ve brought with you, and be looking for places to fill up.

Whichever method of purifying your water you prefer, just make sure to bring and use it before drinking any water that may be contaminated.

A pressurized hydration bladder that is top-filled, reversible, and delivers the water hygienically by spray.

Geigerrig Hydration Engine Info

Weight: 6.5 ounces
Capacity: 3 liter
(100 fluid ounce)
Dimensions: 16.75 x 7.25 inches
Material: Polyurethane, Nylon exterior
The large opening makes this hydration bladder very easy to clean and quick to refill.

Camelbak Antidote Reservoir Info

Weight: 8 ounces
Capacity: 3 liter
(100 fluid ounce)
Dimensions: 16.62 x 6.75 x 2.5 inches
This hydration bladder is popular for adding no unpleasant chemical taste or retaining flavors.

Platypus Hoser Hydration System Info

Weight: 5.6 ounces
Capacity: 3 liter
(100 fluid ounce)
Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 3 inches
Iodine crystals provide an easy way to purify water for drinking.

Polar Pure Iodine Water Disinfectant Info

  • Each bottle treats up to 2,000 liters of water.
  • Indefinite shelf life when bottle is kept tightly capped.
  • Weight: 5 oz
Chlorine Dioxide tablets to chemically treat your water source and make it safe for drinking.

Katadyn Micropur MP1 Purification Tablets Info

  • Each tablet tablet treats 1 liter of water.
  • Choose from 20 pack or 30 pack.
  • Purification method: Chlorine Dioxide.
Drink straight from the source and get clean water with no chemical aftertaste.

Lifestraw Personal Water Filter Info

Weight: 2 oz
Capacity: 1,000 liters
(264 gallons)
Dimensions: 9 inches length,
1 inch diameter
Filter Size: 0.2 microns
A water bottle that includes the LifeStraw filter, allowing you to filter and carry in one step.

Lifestraw Go Water Bottle with Integrated 1000-Liter LifeStraw Filter Info

  • 23-ounce water bottle with integrated replaceable LifeStraw.
  • The food-grade silicone mouthpiece is removable for easy cleaning.
  • Weight: 7.8 oz
A convenient and lightweight system for effectively sanitizing water.

Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System Info

  • Filter rated up to 100,000 gallons.
  • Includes 16-ounce reusabel squeeze pouch, 7-inch drinking straw, and cleaning plunger.
  • Weight: 4.8 oz
Hang it up at camp and come back to delicious filtered water safe for drinking.

Platypus GravityWorks 4.0L Filter System Info

  • 1501 liter cartridge life.
  • 1.75 liter per minute flow rate.
  • 0.2 micron filter.
  • Weight: 10.75 oz
An effective microfilter that filters water quickly and is convenient to use.

MSR SweetWater Microfilter Info

  • Produces 1.25 liters per minute.
  • Includes bottle adapter, filter brush, and stuff sack.
  • Weight: 11 oz
A 2-step iodine purification system that ensures there is no aftertaste or iodine coloring after purification.

Potable Aqua PA-Plus Water Purification Tablets Info

  • Includes iodine tablets to purify water.
  • Includes PA-Plus tablets to neutralize iodine taste and color.
  • Weight: 4.8 oz
Aquamira Water Treatment Drops allow you to mix the exact amount of the amount of water to treat.

Aquamira Water Treatment Drops Info

  • Chlorine Dioxide purification drops.
  • Two one Oz bottle of liquid drops treat up to 30 gallons of water.
  • Weight: 3.2 oz
A convenient UV sterilization pen that can be placed right in your water bottle and quickly activated.

SteriPen Adventurer Opti UV Water Purifier Info

  • Destroys over 99.9% of harmful bacteria, viruses and protozoa, like Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
  • Reusable for up to 8,000 liters.
  • Weight: 8 oz
A 750 ml water bottle with built in UV bulb sterilizer and LCD screen.

Camelbak All Clear Purifier Bottle Info

  • Purifies water in 60 seconds.
  • Includes a set of CR123 batteries.
  • Weight: 4 oz

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