The nanotechnology in our filters is activated by contact with water, therefore before use, it is important to keep it in a dry place. If the plastic bottle was more flexible and you could squeeze it to get the water flowing out quicker I would like it more. The only downside is that Water-to-Go’s bottle sizes only go up to 75cl, whereas LifeStraw is 1 litre. v=1670332192","variant_ids":[41204277051582]},"available":true,"name":"Stanley Go Quick Flip Water Bottle | 0. It turned out it wasn’t that hard, there was a stream running onto the beach, I did a quick test to make sure it wasn’t salty and perfect, I had my water bottle filled and enough sorted for dinner and a morning coffee!

Previously I had a "Travel Tap" which was brilliant but the filter eventually gave up the ghost and no longer worked.Note: If you’ve ever taken a water filter bottle on a plane, you may have noticed that the air pressure causes the water to dribble out of the top when you take the cap off. There’s also always a tiny bit of water at the bottom of the bottle that I can’t get to, which is annoying. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Tap water has been shown to contain traces of pharmaceutical and hormone residues as well as other impurities.

This bottle is perfect for the mountains when you are usually never that far from a stream anyway, so much so that I didn't bother with a bladder on my last trip.Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). Had an amazing time travelling through Thailand and Bali and my Water-to-Go filter bottle was fantastic. You then drink the water through the spout and the process of you sucking the water up through the spout filters it before you drink it. Its convenient design, including a flip-up straw and wide neck, ensures filling and cleaning are a breeze. I’ve drunk water the majority of times from streams and brooks during my time using the bottle, most of them were fast-flowing but a few were trickles, it depended on what I could find.

In addition, to streams which was my main source as they trickled across the paths on many occasions, I also filled up from rivers and even a Loch in Scotland. If your trip is longer than a few days, pack a sponge and a small container of washing-up liquid (if travelling carry-on only, make sure it’s less than 100ml). Activated carbon -our filters use activated carbon without using adhesives that would vastly reduce the carbon’s efficiency. The handy, capsule-shaped bottle transforms the energy of water in minutes, giving you access to clean, great-tasting alkaline water wherever you are.The bottles really became a life saver rather than a convenience in August 2018 when we were caught up in the Lombok earthquake on the Gili islands. Ideal for walkers, backpackers, urban travellers and more, this Water-to-Go Filtered Water Bottle is a treat for Life Outdoors. If you don’t have hot water, you could use a solution of diluted vinegar and water but don’t let it get into the filter. Charity partners it works with include Just A Drop which provides safe sustainable drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in underprivileged areas.

Some of my hiking buddies have commented that they don’t like that you can’t guzzle water from the bottle, I actually liked that you couldn’t do that. Ideal for those New Year resolutions focused on health and well-being, this bottle is eco-friendly and completely leak-proof, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and sports lovers. I can put the bottle in my bag without fear of spills if I don’t keep it upright (unlike my LifeStraw). If the water becomes cloudy or forms white precipitates, follow the directions for cleaning the product. On sunny UK days, yes we do have those sometimes, I would be drinking maybe 3-4 litres of water on a full day’s hike.

Therefore, I’m happy to recommend this bottle, should you want to treat yourself to a new bit of hiking kit! If you want a water filter bottle that's a little bit shorter then take a look at the Active 60 cl / 600 ml which will fit neatly into the bottle cage on your mountain or road bike. Arguably, bottled water isn’t a huge expense (about 65p for 1 litre in the UK), but it does add up over time.