Water filters and water treatment
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- (43)Katadyn BeFree AC 0.5L Microfilter$59.95
(193)LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Straw$34.95
(2)Katadyn Gravity BeFree 3.0L Microfilter$99.95
(85)Katadyn BeFree AC Ultralight 1L Microfilter$69.95
(228)Platypus GravityWorks 4.0L Filter System$184.95
(7)MSR TrailShot Filter Replacement Cartridge$64.95
(40)Platypus Gravityworks Filter Cartridge$109.95
(142)LifeStraw Sip Reusable Stainless-Steel Water Filter Straw$49.95
(42)Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.7L Microfilter$59.95
(34)Katadyn MicroPur MP1 Water Treatment Tablets$21.95
(2)Katadyn BeFree AC Replacement Cartridge$32.95
(150)Platypus Gravity Works 6.0L Filter System$213.95
(0)Platypus DayCap Filter Replacement$47.95
(12)Platypus QuickDraw Filter$54.95
NEW(286)Grayl Geopress Replacement Cartridge$44.95
(115)Grayl Ultrapress Replacement Cartridge$34.95
SAVE 25%(24)Hydrapak Seeker+ 3L Filter Kit$69.71$92.95
(0)MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier Replacement Cartridge$339.95
(0)Katadyn BeFree Activated Carbon Replacement 3pk$36.95
(36)SteriPen Classic 3 Water Purifier$119.95
SAVE 25%(4)Hydrapak 28 mm Inline Filter$47.96$63.95
(0)Katadyn Explorer Pro Purifier$599.95
(153)MSR GUARDIAN Portable Water Purifier$539.95
(47)Salomon Soft Flask 500ml XA Filter - Unisex$64.95
SAVE 20%(2)Hydrapak Ultraflask + 500ml Filter Kit$59.16$73.95
(14)MSR AutoFlow Gravity Filter Replacement Cartridge$104.95
(16)MSR MiniWorks EX Purifier System$199.95
(1604)Grayl Geopress Water Purifier$124.95
(59)LifeStraw Peak Series Solo Water Filter$41.95
(18)MSR Miniworks/WaterWorks Ceramic Element$80.95
(96)Katadyn BeFree AC 1L Microfilter$79.95
(410)Grayl Ultra Press Purifier$114.95
(11)MSR Thru-Link In-Line Microfilter$74.95
(22)SteriPen Ultralight UV Water Purifier$124.95
(57)Pristine ClO2 30ml Water Treatment$22.95
(132)MSR TrailShot Microfilter$87.95
(66)MSR AutoFlow XL Gravity Filter$184.95
(45)SteriPen Ultra Water Purifier$159.95
(6)Katadyn Hiker Pro Transparent Microfilter$134.95
(1)Katadyn BeFree Gravity Camp Upgrade Kit$29.95
(103)MSR HyperFlow Microfilter$199.95
(4)MSR Guardian Annual Maintenance Kit$60.95
(39)Hydrapak Flux+ 1.5L Filter Kit$85.95
(7)MSR HyperFlow Replacement Cartridge$80.95
(10)Hydrapak 42 mm Filter Cap$56.95
(5)MSR Guardian Purifier Replacement Cartridge$324.95
(31)MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier$419.95
(3)Platypus GravityWorks 2.0L Hose Kit$39.95
(2)MSR HyperFlow Microfilter Maintenance Kit$44.95
(0)Katadyn Explorer Microfilter$269.95
(31)Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets 1L$14.95
(15)Grayl Ultra Press One-Way Silicone Valve$11.95
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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.