{"id":364,"date":"2026-04-06T17:36:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdooranswers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/best-water-filters-for-backpacking-and-hiking-filters-sources-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:36:28","slug":"best-water-filters-for-backpacking-and-hiking-filters-sources-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdooranswers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/best-water-filters-for-backpacking-and-hiking-filters-sources-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST WATER FILTERS FOR BACKPACKING AND HIKING &#8211;  Filters, Sources, Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BEST WATER FILTERS FOR BACKPACKING AND HIKING -  Filters, Sources, Tips\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NRul3Ni7tN8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hey there. You may have noticed that we changed the name of the channel to The Ultralight Mindset. You&#8217;ll still find tons of videos related to ultralight backpacking, hiking, and outdoor content, but also tips on living with less (ultralight) in your day to day life.<br \/>\nThanks for watching!<\/p>\n<p>Finding a decent water source while backpacking isn&#8217;t always easy. Sometimes you have no choice but to use water sources that are shallow, stagnant, muddy, or much, much worse. In this video I share some of my experiences with various filters, chemical treatments, collecting water, as well as the filter system I prefer. I also threw in a few extra tips and things that I use to make dealing with water easier on my hikes. Please make sure to comment on anything I may have missed, your own system for water treatment, and any questions about the video. As always I&#8217;ll do my best to answer any and all questions as best I can.<br \/>\nHappy Hiking!<\/p>\n<p>Gear in this video:<br \/>\nSawyer &#8220;Squeeze&#8221; water filter: <\/p>\n<p>2Liter Evernew Water Bag: <\/p>\n<p>TentLab Deuce of Spades Trowel: <\/p>\n<p>MSR Aquatabs:<br \/>\nBread Bags: Well&#8230;.you know.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to SUBSCRIBE for more!<br \/>\n*************************************<br \/>\nFollow on Instagram: @motivatedbymountains<br \/>\nEmail: mbmhikes@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>***********************************<br \/>\nGEAR that I use and recommend:<br \/>\n***********************************<br \/>\nBACKPACKS<br \/>\nLiteAF Curve 35 UL backpack: <\/p>\n<p>LiteAF Fanny Pack: <\/p>\n<p>************************************<br \/>\nSHELTER SYSTEM<br \/>\nZpacks Duplex Dyneema Tent: <\/p>\n<p>Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo: <\/p>\n<p>Paria Sanctuary Tarp: <\/p>\n<p>Polycryo Ground Sheet: <\/p>\n<p>Vargo Titanium Tent Stake: <\/p>\n<p>MSR Groundhog Tent Stakes: <\/p>\n<p>********************************<br \/>\nSLEEP SYSTEM<br \/>\nKatabatic Gear Alsek 22 Quilt: <\/p>\n<p>Paria 15 Degree Backpacking Quilt: <\/p>\n<p>Thermarest Uberlite Sleeping Pad: <\/p>\n<p>Klymit Static V Ultralite SL Sleeping Pad: <\/p>\n<p>Thermarest Zlite CCF Sleeping Pad:<\/p>\n<p>Thermarest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad: <\/p>\n<p>Thermarest Xtherm Sleeping Pad: <\/p>\n<p>SeatoSummit Pillow: <\/p>\n<p>**********************************<br \/>\nRAIN GEAR<br \/>\n3F UL Gear Rain Skirt: <\/p>\n<p>Frogg Toggs UL2 Rain Jacket: <\/p>\n<p>Mountain Warehouse Rainpants: <\/p>\n<p>Six Moon Designs Umbrella: <\/p>\n<p>*********************************<br \/>\nKITCHEN<br \/>\nBRS-3000T Ultralight titanium Stove: <\/p>\n<p>MSR PocketRocket 2 Ultralight Stove: <\/p>\n<p>TOAKS Titanium 750ml Pot: <\/p>\n<p>EVERNEW 900ml Titanium Pot: <\/p>\n<p>GSI Outdoors Infinity Mug: <\/p>\n<p>TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon: <\/p>\n<p>Anthony&#8217;s Organic Instant Coffee: <\/p>\n<p>**********************************<br \/>\nClothing<br \/>\nAltra Lone Peak 4 Trailrunners:<\/p>\n<p>Columbia Silver Ridge Lite Shirt:<\/p>\n<p>Darn Tough Crew Light Sock:<\/p>\n<p>ExOfficio Men&#8217;s Give-N-Go Boxer Brief<\/p>\n<p>Buff Original:<\/p>\n<p>Mountain Hardwear 1\/2 Zip Fleece:<\/p>\n<p>Appalachian Gear Co Hoodie:<\/p>\n<p>32 DEG UL Down Hooded Jacket:<\/p>\n<p>MH Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket:<\/p>\n<p>************************************<br \/>\nUltralight is all about hiking with only the things you really need and nothing else. Approach your gear choices the same way.<br \/>\nDon&#8217;t just lighten your pack, lighten your footprint!<br \/>\n********************************<br \/>\nI do not except money for positive reviews. I give my honest opinions good or bad for all pieces of gear with no exception. Occasionally I may do a &#8220;First Look&#8221; review of a NEW piece of gear, but I will always state that in the video.<br \/>\n**********************************<br \/>\nDisclaimer:<br \/>\nThis video and\/or description may contain affiliate links, which means that when you click on one of the product links, I&#8217;ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue backpacking and making videos just like this one. Your support is much appreciated!<br \/>\n#backpacking #hiking #waterfilters<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Hey there. You may have noticed that we changed the name of the channel to The Ultralight Mindset. 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