Motivated by the impending arrival of winter, last month I undertook five of the most fun and adventurous trail runs of my life. Natural water sources were abundant during these five-to-eleven-hour ...

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 ...

Finding reliable water sources shapes gear choices The post The Real Difference Between Sawyer Squeeze, Katadyn BeFree, and LifeStraw Peak Filters appeared first on Bushcraft Base Camp.

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.

The Katadyn BeFree Water is one of the lightest filters on the market (2.3 ounces, or 65 grams, for the filter and bottle) and a great option for when you want to go as light as possible, such as ...

Katadyn BeFree ($27): Our former top pick for squeeze filters is still an excellent choice. The Katadyn BeFree is similar in function and design to the HydraPak 42mm filter, with the same water bottle ...

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Water is one of my favorite elements. Astrologically speaking, I’m a water sign, and when it comes to activities, I gravitate toward anything water-related — both fluid and frozen. I love slalom ...