Reliable portable water filters for traveling or hiking
Fresh H2O on the go. (Jeffrey Workman via Unsplash/)Lakes, streams, and even the run-down water fountain on the playground can seem like a tantalizing oasis when you’re thirsty. At least until you think about all the bacteria in freshwater, or see someone use the fountain to give their dog a bath. In your daily life, a portable water filter can save you from buying expensive re-branded tap water enclosed in plastic. On a hiking trip, top-grade filters can allow you to drink from a stream after all. Here are our top thirst-quenching choices.Avoid the taste of chlorine. (Amazon/)If you are fairly confident in your water source but want to reduce the taste of chlorine and class VI particulates like rust or sediment, this filter does the trick on the go. Reduce plastic waste by replacing single-use bottles with one of these BPA-free, clear designs in an array of bright colors...