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- (48)LifeStraw Peak Series Solo Water Filter$29.96$39.95
(90)Platypus GravityWorks 4.0L Filter System$184.95
(24)Pristine Water Purification Tabs 8.5mg$11.95
(161)LifeStraw Compact Gravity 3L Water Filter System$88.95
(176)LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Straw$33.95
(159)MSR MiniWorks EX Water Filter$164.95
(37)Platypus Gravityworks Filter Cartridge$99.95
(32)SteriPen Ultra Water Purifier$159.95
SAVE 25%(4)LifeStraw Gravity System with Safe 8L Water Storage Bag$152.21$202.95
(5)Platypus Gravity Works 6.0L Filter System$199.95
(211)LifeStraw Collapsible Squeeze 1L Water Bottle Filter System$59.95
(56)Pristine ClO2 30ml Water Treatment$22.95
(121)MSR TrailShot Microfilter$84.95
(11)Katadyn BeFree Replacement Cartridge$41.95
(0)Platypus QuickDraw 1L Filter System$74.95
(2)Katadyn Gravity BeFree 3.0L Microfilter$98.95
(8)LifeSaver JerryCan 20000 UF Water Purifier$409.95
(79)Grayl Ultrapress Replacement Cartridge$34.95
(37)Salomon Soft Flask 500ml XA Filter - Unisex$64.95
(1)LifeSaver Wayfarer Water Purifier$129.95
(9)SteriPen Classic 3 Water Purifier$119.95
(36)LifeStraw Large Capacity Gravity 8L Water Filter System$129.95
(129)LifeStraw Collapsible Squeeze 650mL Water Bottle Filter System$51.95
(323)Grayl Ultra Press$114.95
(360)Grayl Geopress Replacement Cartridge$44.95
(0)Katadyn BeFree Gravity Camp Upgrade Kit$26.95
(27)MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier$409.95
(1490)Grayl Geopress Water Purifier$124.95
(11)MSR Thru-Link In-Line Microfilter$69.95
(20)SteriPen Ultralight UV Water Purifier$124.95
(5)Katadyn Hiker Pro Transparent Microfilter$125.95
(4)MSR Guardian Purifier Replacement Cartridge$314.95
(4)MSR Guardian Annual Maintenance Kit$59.95
(5)MSR TrailShot Filter Replacement Cartridge$64.95
(229)MSR Dromedary Bag V2$69.95 - $79.95
(27)Katadyn BeFree Microfilter with Hydrapak 0.6L Flask$52.95
(143)MSR GUARDIAN Portable Water Purifier$539.95
(13)MSR AutoFlow Gravity Filter Replacement Cartridge$104.95
(17)Platypus GravityWorks Carbon Element$39.95
(7)MSR HyperFlow Replacement Cartridge$79.95
(2)MSR HyperFlow Microfilter Maintenance Kit$39.95
(101)MSR HyperFlow Microfilter$199.95
(34)Katadyn MicroPur MP1 Water Treatment Tablets$21.95
(17)MSR Miniworks/WaterWorks Ceramic Element$79.95
(6)MSR AutoFlow XL Gravity Filter$169.95
(12)MSR MiniWorks EX Purifier System$169.95
(1)Platypus QuickDraw Filter$54.95
(1)Platypus QuickDraw 2L Filter System$99.95
(24)LifeStraw Peak Series Gravity Water Purifier System, 8L$249.95
(7)Hydrapak 42 mm Filter Cap$47.95
(2)Hydrapak 28 mm Inline Filter$53.95
(41)Katadyn BeFree Microfilter with Hydrapak 1.0L$76.95
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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.