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LifeStraw Peak Series Squeeze Bottle with Filter: drinking directly from Squeeze

LifeStraw Peak Series Squeeze Bottle with Filter review: clean water on long runs and backpacking missions

By Alex Foxfield last updated

Fill up and drink anywhere with LifeStraw’s clever, collapsible solution to hydration in the wild

Water Bottles & Drinkware
A hiker filters water from a stream

"Water purification is critical in the backcountry" – hiker rescued from remote mountain area after drinking contaminated water

By Julia Clarke published

The case has prompted search and rescue teams to remind hikers of the importance of water safety and sanitization

Hiking
Cleaning a plastic free reusable water bottle in kitchen sink

What really happens if you don’t wash your water bottle?

By Julia Clarke published

We investigate whether your unwashed water bottle is a public health hazard, or just another surface in a germ-filled world

Water Bottles & Drinkware
Hiker with water bottle and cap

How to carry a water bottle while hiking

By Julia Clarke published

We look at how to carry a water bottle while hiking to make sure you stay hydrated on the trail

Water Bottles & Drinkware
Woman drinking from water bottle in the mountains

How to choose a water bottle

By Julia Clarke published

We guide you through how to choose a water bottle so you can pick out the perfect vessel for all your outdoor hydration needs

Water Bottles & Drinkware
A runner stops above the coast to drink water from a bottle

Hydration tips for runners: expert advice for staying fueled

By Julia Clarke published

We consult two experts on their best hydration tips for runners to help you find your best performance on the road or the trail

Nutrition & Hydration
What's the best drink for hydration for runners?

What's the best drink for hydration for runners?

By Fiona Russell published

What's the best drink for hydration? Read our expert advice on how to avoid dehydration for runners

Nutrition & Hydration