The 6 Best Camping Water Filters & Purifiers of 2023
By: Jack Mace: Camp Buyer | June 21, 2023
If you’re planning on spending any extended amount of time in the backcountry, it’s worth including some sort of water filtration system on your camping checklist. Sure, you could just carry a bunch of water, but that’s heavy, and silly when there are streams and springs to drink out of. The key is filtering that natural water before you drink it. Who knows what sort of nasty organisms could be living in there! But not all camping water filter systems are created equal, and what style you need varies according to what you’re planning on doing. So we’ve put together this list of the best camping water filters to help you narrow it down.
New This Year:
Looking to filter a bunch of water quickly for a big group? We’ve got you covered! Looking for a lightweight option so that you can refill your bottle midway through a big run? We’ve got that too. The key is thinking through your filtration and capacity needs, and choosing the filter that best matches them. That’s why we’ve put all of the relevant specs for each filter in easy to read charts. We know, there’s a lot of information to digest here, but with a little research, you’ll be filtering your own water in no time!
This Year's Best Camping Water Filters & Water Purifiers:
Grayl UltraPress Purifier
Compact, simple to use, and extremely effective, the Grayl UltraPress Water Purifier removes the stress of finding, purifying, and storing safe drinking water when you're off the grid. Unlike most cumbersome water purification systems, the Grayl UltraPress requires zero setup and gives you clean, purified drinking water in just 10 seconds.
| Style | Weight | Original Price |
| Press Filter | 354 grams | $89.95 |
Grayl Geopress
World travelers, check this out! The Grayl Geopress Water Purifier is the easiest on-the-go water purifier around. Simply fill, press and in 8 seconds, drink. Conveniently water bottle shaped, never worry about water quality again with this incredibly powerful, portable and effective filtration system.
| Style | Weight | Original Price |
| Press Filter | 15.9 oz | $99.95 |
Mizu V7 360 Adventure Kit
The Mizu V7 360 Adventure Kit gives you the luxury of drinkable water without the bulk of a pump filter. The V7 vacuum-insulated, copper-lined water bottle keeps your water sealed and climate-controlled, while the Adventure Purifier filters out 99.999 percent of contaminants. Drink up, and enjoy getting to your fresh agua while your friends are still trying to figure their filter system out.
| Style | Weight | Original Price |
| Bottle Integrated Filter | 391 g | $69.95 |
Platypus QuickDraw™ Microfilter
Turn every bubbling mountain stream into a thirst quenching water source with the The Platypus QuickDraw™ Microfilter. Weighing in at just 2.2 oz, this handy little hiking companion has a classic inside / outside dual thread design that attaches securely to many common water bottles, allowing you to stay hydrated wherever your adventures take you.
| Style | Weight | Original Price | |
| 60 g | $39.95 |
MSR Thru-Link™ In-Line Water Filter
Engineered for simplicity and convenience, the MSR Thru-Link™ In-Line Water Filter lets you scoop water from a stream or spring straight into your hydration reservoir and filter on the go. Gone are the days of pumping water, or squeezing dirty water through a filter one trickle at a time. Just plug in your Thru-Link™ and sip clean tasty water while you hike.
| Style | Weight | Original Price |
| 2.5 oz | $49.95 |
MSR TrailShot Pocket-Sized Water Filter
Always be in control of your water supply while on the trail with the ultralight MSR TrailShot Pocket-Sized Water Filter. Tested to meet EPA and NSF protocols for the removal of bacteria, the TrailShot requires zero setup, and one-hand operations provide optimum safety and ease of use!
| Style | Weight | Original Price |
| Hand Pump Filter | 5 oz | $62.95 |
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The Selection Process:
Our camp buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things camping stemming from years of experience in the outdoor industry in tandem with their countless hours out on the trail and hanging at the campsite. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jack Mace
Hey there! My name is Jack Mace, and I am the camp buyer for evo. I grew up in Washington and spent most of my childhood summers on the water or in the mountains, which drove my passion for fun activities such as camping. I attended Western Washington University in Bellingham, which provides plenty of excellent camping locations, such as Larrabee State Park or Silver Lake. Then, I moved back to the Seattle area and worked as a sailing instructor for several years at my cousin’s rental shop on Lake Union before joining the evo family in 2012. At evo, I started on the customer service team and worked my way onto the merchandising team, which gave me the opportunity to integrate my passion and love for the outdoors into a career as the Camp Buyer. I still reside in the Seattle area with my wife, Katie, and two sons, Wes and Carter.