This "Best Of" choice may not be appropriate for long-term adventures, but it's ideal for day trips, afternoon hikes or short canoe trips. The beauty of Katadyn Exstream XR is that it's a squeeze bottle that you simply dip into a stream, lake or river and then squeeze the filtered water down your parched throat. This makes it particularly ideal for trail runners or others looking for simplicity and less rather than more equipment. The Hiker is the only EPA registered bottle of its kind that removes a... FULL REVIEW

After hiking or biking for hours, feeling parched, who wants to exert a lot of energy filtering water? No one, of course. That's what makes the Sweetwater filter really, well, sweet. It's pumping mechanism has a 4-to-1 mechanical advantage, so you won’t have to work to hard since the pumping is made easy and you can clean 1.25 liters a minute. Our research suggests it's simply one of the fastest pump-style filters available today. Each filter cartridge will clean up to 200 gallons, while eliminating... FULL REVIEW

Katadyn is no stranger to water filtration. In addition to systems for hikers and such, they also provide filtration solutions to militaries, emergency organizations and humanitarian operations. So it's a “Best of” we feel comfortable suggesting you can trust with your health. Besides, at a manageable 11 ounces, the Katadyn Hiker Pro won't be a burden, even on the longer trips. Unlike most other filtration systems, the internal filter in the Hiker Pro is removable, so you can clean and replace it ... FULL REVIEW