Water purification
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Vango Thermo Bottle review: a cheap, trusty choice for hydration on the trails
By Will Symons published
We put the Vango Thermo Bottle to the test, roughing it up in the countryside to see how the 500ml bottle fairs

The best water purifiers and filters: clever devices for supplying safe drinking water on the trail and in camp
By Pat Kinsella published
The best water purifiers filter out nasties and ensure you have access to potable water while hiking, biking, paddling, camping and travelling

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

Lifestraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Water Bottle with Filter review: a lightweight and convenient hydration solution
By Julia Clarke last updated
This all-in-one water bottle and filter takes all the head scratching out of sourcing water in the wild and lets you get on with your hiking adventure

"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

How to store your camping water filter over winter: our three-step guide
By Julia Clarke last updated
If you’ve packed away your tent for the freezing season, learn how to store your camping water filter over winter to help you get back outside faster when warmers days return

How to purify water in the wild: 6 methods to avoid an upset tummy in the backcountry
By Kieran Cunningham last updated
Our guide on how to purify water in the wild reveals 6 methods of removing water-borne nasties from water taken from wild sources when hiking and camping

What is Giardia? Avoiding tummy troubles in the backcountry
By Julia Clarke published
We take a look at this common source of backpacker’s diarrhea and help you prevent a bout of the runs when you’re out in the wild.
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