Water filters and water treatment
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- (228)Platypus GravityWorks 4.0L Filter System$184.95
(45)Katadyn BeFree AC 0.5L Microfilter$59.95
(43)Platypus Gravityworks Filter Cartridge$109.95
(153)MSR GUARDIAN Portable Water Purifier$539.95
(15)MSR AutoFlow Gravity Filter Replacement Cartridge$104.95
(7)MSR HyperFlow Replacement Cartridge$80.95
(143)LifeStraw Sip Reusable Stainless-Steel Water Filter Straw$49.95
(34)Katadyn MicroPur MP1 Water Treatment Tablets$21.95
(4)MSR Guardian Annual Maintenance Kit$60.95
(150)Platypus Gravity Works 6.0L Filter System$213.95
(57)Pristine ClO2 30ml Water Treatment$22.95
(7)MSR TrailShot Filter Replacement Cartridge$64.95
(7)Platypus DayCap In-Bottle Filter$59.95
(24)Hydrapak Seeker+ 3L Filter Kit$92.95
(40)Hydrapak Flux+ 1.5L Filter Kit$85.95
(296)Grayl Geopress Replacement Cartridge$44.95
(98)Katadyn BeFree AC 1L Microfilter$79.95
(6)Katadyn Hiker Pro Transparent Microfilter$134.95
(86)Katadyn BeFree AC Ultralight 1L Microfilter$69.95
(10)Hydrapak 42 mm Filter Cap$56.95
(2)Katadyn BeFree AC Replacement Cartridge$32.95
(47)Salomon Soft Flask 500ml XA Filter - Unisex$64.95
(4)Hydrapak 28 mm Inline Filter$63.95
(31)MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier$419.95
(42)Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle 0.7L Microfilter$59.95
(16)MSR MiniWorks EX Purifier System$199.95
(2)Hydrapak Ultraflask + 500ml Filter Kit$73.95
(66)MSR AutoFlow XL Gravity Filter$184.95
(59)LifeStraw Peak Series Solo Water Filter$41.95
(12)Platypus QuickDraw Filter$54.95
(132)MSR TrailShot Microfilter$87.95
(1619)Grayl Geopress Water Purifier$124.95
(22)SteriPen Ultralight UV Water Purifier$124.95
(11)MSR Thru-Link In-Line Microfilter$74.95
(36)SteriPen Classic 3 Water Purifier$119.95
(3)Katadyn Gravity BeFree 3.0L Microfilter$99.95
(0)Katadyn BeFree Activated Carbon Replacement 3pk$36.95
(1)Katadyn BeFree Gravity Camp Upgrade Kit$29.95
(414)Grayl Ultra Press Purifier$114.95
(0)Katadyn Explorer Pro Purifier$599.95
(0)MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier Replacement Cartridge$339.95
(3)Platypus GravityWorks 2.0L Hose Kit$39.95
(117)Grayl Ultrapress Replacement Cartridge$34.95
(0)Katadyn Explorer Microfilter$269.95
(6)MSR Guardian Purifier Replacement Cartridge$324.95
(1)Platypus DayCap Filter Replacement$47.95
NEW(0)Hydrapak Seeker+ 6L Gravity Filter Set$214.95
(0)Katadyn Explorer Ceramic Replacement Cartridge$199.95
(45)SteriPen Ultra Water Purifier$159.95
(0)Katadyn Explorer Virus Membrane Replacement Cartridge$279.95
(0)Katadyn Explorer Activated Carbon Replacement 2pk$59.95
(2)MSR HyperFlow Microfilter Maintenance Kit$44.95
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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.