Water filters and water treatment
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- (71)Katadyn BeFree AC 1L Microfilter$64.95
(228)Platypus GravityWorks 4.0L Filter System$184.95
(41)Katadyn BeFree AC 0.5L Microfilter$59.95
(31)Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets 1L$14.95
(185)LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Straw$34.95
(2)Platypus QuickDraw 2L Filter System$99.95
(7)Platypus QuickDraw Filter$54.95
(2)Katadyn Gravity BeFree 3.0L Microfilter$99.95
(5)Katadyn Hiker Pro Transparent Microfilter$129.95
(2)Hydrapak Ultraflask + 500ml Filter Kit$73.95
(387)Grayl Ultra Press Purifier$114.95
(25)Pristine Water Purification Tabs 8.5mg$11.95
(24)Hydrapak Seeker+ 3L Filter Kit$92.95
(343)MSR MiniWorks EX Water Filter$169.95
(1)Katadyn BeFree AC Ultralight 1L Microfilter$64.95
(150)MSR GUARDIAN Portable Water Purifier$539.95
(35)LifeStraw Large Capacity Gravity 8L Water Filter System$134.95
NEW(119)LifeStraw Sip Reusable Stainless-Steel Water Filter Straw$49.95
NEW(259)Grayl Geopress Replacement Cartridge$44.95
(7)MSR HyperFlow Replacement Cartridge$80.95
(14)Grayl Ultra Press One-Way Silicone Valve$11.95
(16)Grayl Geopress One-Way Drink Mix Valve$11.95
(101)Grayl Ultrapress Replacement Cartridge$34.95
(437)Grayl Geopress Replacement Cartridge$44.95
SAVE 20%(0)LARQ Swig Top Water Bottle Filter 3pk$39.96$49.95
(11)Katadyn BeFree Replacement Cartridge$32.95
(3)Hydrapak 28 mm Inline Filter$63.95
(21)LifeStraw Peak Series Membrane Microfilter Replacement$26.95
(39)Platypus Gravityworks Filter Cartridge$104.95
(34)Katadyn MicroPur MP1 Water Treatment Tablets$21.95
(132)MSR TrailShot Microfilter$87.95
(46)Salomon Soft Flask 500ml XA Filter - Unisex$64.95
(165)LifeStraw Compact Gravity 3L Water Filter System$92.95
(1565)Grayl Geopress Water Purifier$124.95
(1)Katadyn BeFree AC Replacement Cartridge$32.95
(7)MSR TrailShot Filter Replacement Cartridge$64.95
(39)Hydrapak Flux+ 1.5L Filter Kit$85.95
(45)SteriPen Ultra Water Purifier$159.95
(57)Pristine ClO2 30ml Water Treatment$22.95
(11)MSR Thru-Link In-Line Microfilter$74.95
(7)Platypus DayCap In-Bottle Filter$59.95
(66)MSR AutoFlow XL Gravity Filter$179.95
(30)SteriPen Classic 3 Water Purifier$119.95
(235)MSR Dromedary Bag V2$70.95 - $80.95
(4)MSR Guardian Annual Maintenance Kit$60.95
(26)LifeStraw Peak Series Gravity Water Purifier System, 8L$265.95
(0)MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier Replacement Cartridge$339.95
(0)Katadyn BeFree Activated Carbon Replacement 3pk$36.95
(2)Platypus GravityWorks 2.0L Hose Kit$39.95
(55)LifeStraw Peak Series Solo Water Filter$41.95
(14)MSR AutoFlow Gravity Filter Replacement Cartridge$104.95
(4)MSR Guardian Purifier Replacement Cartridge$324.95
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Get clean hydration anywhere with water filters and treatment
Water filters or purifying tablets are an essential part of your outdoor kit. When you’re out on the trails, streams and other water sources might be home to some nasty bugs and bacteria, so it’s important to be prepared with a system to stay hydrated if you’re out longer than expected. There are several different ways to treat your water to make sure it’s safe to drink, like pumps, UV-light purifiers, tablets, drops and more. Shop water filters and treatment at MEC from brands like MSR, LifeStraw and others to stay safe and hydrated.
What to know about water treatment
As you prep for a trip away, learn what you can about water treatment, filters and purifiers. The cleaner the water is at the start, the more effective any treatment method will be. When you select a water source, go for flowing water if you can, and use the clearest water available. If you have to collect water that looks cloudy or muddy, let it settle in a pot or bucket, and skim or siphon off the clearer water to treat it. The most common ways to treat water for drinking or cooking are filtering, chemical treatment via tablets or drops, UV-light purification and boiling your water. People often use filters and chemicals together to make sure all pathogens are dealt with, in case some are resistant to one of the methods (particularly viruses, which are the smallest). It’s always a good idea to have a backup method of treating water, such as boiling water, in case something happens to your primary method of treatment.
Water filters
Water filters strain out pathogens when water is forced through them. Many filters you pump by hand, some are built directly into drinking bottles, and large units let gravity do the work for you. If you’re travelling to countries where viruses are a risk in water, it’s best to use filters along with chemical treatments. Pump filters are good for small groups, while gravity filters can filter bigger amounts of water for basecamps or large groups.
Water treatment tablets and drops
Tablets and drops containing iodine, chlorine, or chlorine dioxide are effective at killing bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. They are lightweight and easy to use, but require a waiting period (usually 30 minutes to 4 hours) before the water is safe to drink. It’s best to consult a doctor before using chemical water treatments.