One of the biggest challenges that hikers, trail runners, and backpackers face while in the backcountry is finding clean drinking water. Sure, that crystal-clear mountain stream might look like it is ...

I tend to drink a lot. Yes, I live in Portland, And yes, I love microbrews. That's not what I'm talking about. As someone who hits the trail regularly, I understand the importance of proper hydration.

Last summer, Katadyn released a new water filtration system called BeFree. It is a direct competitor to the venerated Sawyer Squeeze system, the current gold standard for backpacking filters. After ...

The Sawyer Squeeze, Katadyn BeFree, and Platypus QuickDraw are competing for the ultimate fast, easy, and lightweight backpacking water filter. They all protect against protozoa and bacteria while ...

When Katadyn launched its BeFree filter system in 2016, it set a new standard for fast, lightweight, on-the-go water filtration. The half-liter, liter, and three-liter soft flasks quickly became ...

When you’re finished with a hot summer run, one of the first things you want to do is take a huge swig of water. Worst case scenario: Your bottle is empty, and the stream alongside the trail is the ...

Little else ruins a good backpacking trip like a midnight run for the bushes. We’ve been there, and we’re not keen on going ...

Water filters have always been essential kit for hiking and backpacking, but traditional designs can be heavy, bulky and require regular backflushing to keep the filter free of debris. A new soft ...