Being able to bring your filtering device with you has changed the water filtration game forever. If you have access to water of any kind, you can now purify that water without the need for any big filtering system or the need for a big checkbook. Having access to clean and clear water, no matter where you are in the world, is truly a luxury.
Whether you are camping in the mountains, going for a leisurely walk or in a survival situation, a self-filtering water bottle can provide you with clean and safe water at a moment’s notice. By having multi-stage water filtration in a simple bottle, we can now be mobile with our clean water.
Hikers, campers, travelers, and adventurers from across the globe are now using self-filtering water bottles as their everyday water source and as a survival tool. As a fisherman, I always keep a portable water filter bottle with me at all times. You never know what is going to happen, and having a self-filtering water bottle can literally be a lifesaver.
There are hundreds of options on the market these days for self-filtering water bottles, and the different options can be daunting. By using our guide, you will learn all about portable purification bottles, the different technology in the filters, and how to choose the best-filtered water bottle for you.
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Best Filtered Water Bottle Reviews
1. LifeStraw Go Water 2-Stage Integrated Filter Bottle Review
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The originators of the filter straw, LifeStraw is now giving the public a filtered water bottle for on-the-go clean water. For outdoorsmen, campers, and travelers, the LifeStraw water bottle is designed to remove waterborne bacteria and other contaminants usually found in water.
Coming in 13 different colors, the LifeStraw filtered water bottle is BPA-free and comes with a 2-stage water filter. The water bottle is 23 ounces, and you can almost guarantee that all that water will come through the straw purified and clean of any micro-organisms. The filter also boasts a microfiltration membrane that only allows clean water through the membrane and into the straw.
If you are out in the woods and find yourself looking for clean water, having a self-filtering water bottle with you will alleviate the worry right away. You can take water from any lake, pond, river, or ocean, and the filter will allow you to drink clean and pure water within seconds.
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2. GRAYL UltraPress Water Purifier [+ Filter] Bottle
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GRAYL has changed the game with its simple push-button filtering design. In a mere 15 seconds, you can filter 16 ounces of water for drinking or cooking quickly. Using virtually any water source on the planet, this GRAYL model is considered by many to be the best self-filtering water bottle on the market.
There are so many different places that this portable water filter bottle can come in handy. Whether it’s the mountain creeks, fly-fishing streams, or rainforest pools, the GRAYL water filtering bottle can remove up to 99.99% of viruses, bacteria, and protozoan cysts. It will also remove sediment and heavy metals from the water supply, which is an extremely rare feature for a self-filtering water bottle.
If you are a traveler and spend time on airplanes, this is a great option for you. Every year, travelers throw away millions of plastic water bottles. With the GRAYL self-filtering water bottle, you get the equivalent of 300 single user water bottles. The 3-stage filter lasts for about 40 gallons and is easily replaceable.
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3. Astrea ONE Premium Filtering Water Bottle Review
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Certified by NSF 42, which confirms a reduction of taste and odor along with NSF 53 to reduce lead, makes the Astrea bottle unique right away. This filtering water bottle can be used as a normal water bottle without the filter or with the filter if dealing with an unstable water supply. Designed to reduce common tap water contaminants like chlorine and lead, this filtering water bottle brings a home filtration device with you on the go.
Each filter from this self-filtering water bottle eliminates up to 160 single-use plastic water bottles. BPA-free plastic makes the water bottle even more eco-friendly and can provide you with 15.5 ounces of filtered water on the go.
Self-filtering water bottles tend to be more directed toward filtering bacteria and water-based protozoan. Fortunately, the Astrea water filtering bottle was specifically designed to remove heavy metals and does a mighty good of it too. If you are looking for an affordable self-filtering water bottle, for just under $$, the Astrea could be your best bet.
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4. Brita Stainless Steel Insulated Water Filter Bottle
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Brita made themselves a household name in water filters by providing consumers with the filter pitcher that all we know and love. They have stepped their game up, however, and entered the portable water filter bottle game with that same great technology.
Simply put, this water bottle is massive. It can hold 32 ounces of purified water, and because it is made of metal, the water will stay cold for up to 24 hours. It is insulated with the double-wall technology to keep liquids cold and is BPA-free, so you know you are getting an eco-friendly product. The built-in carrying loop makes it easy to attach to a bag or backpack for a convenient, on-the-go water bottle.
The built-in filter can filter the equivalent of 300 single-use plastic water bottles, and with normal usage of this purifying water bottle, it can eliminate 1,800 single-use plastics every year. Filter changes are quick and pain-free and can be bought from a variety of different places.
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5. Sawyer Products Select Series Water Filter bottle
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The Sawyer S3 can bring the dirtiest water to be clean and drinkable in a mere 10 seconds, making it one of the fastest working filters on our list. Boasting a massive list of hardness particles, the S3 water filter is a great option for those of you on-the-go. Packing it is extremely easy due to its foldable, squeezable design.
It also features a 0.1 Micron filter making it one of the best-filtered water bottles for travel. The filtering bottle uses two distinct stages to remove bacteria and other contaminants. The first stage is a foam filter to target bacteria, protozoa, odors, and other chemicals. The 2nd stage removes anything leftover and looks for viruses and heavy metals to remove from the water.
It’s lightweight and easy folding system makes the Sawyer S3 a great option for water bottle filters, but its performance does not leave anything to be desired either. Even if you’re not a traveler, you can use this at home or in the gym and still reap the benefits.
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6. SurviMate BPA Free Filtered Water Bottle
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Coming in at under $$, the SurviMate bottle is a great option for anyone who needs a self-filtering water bottle. This ultra-affordable water bottle comes in 3 unique colors and has an extremely long-lasting filter. The filters are easy to change, and because they are also long-lasting, you will barely break the bank replacing them.
The filter has the most stages of purification we have seen in a self-filtering water bottle. The four stages all have a purpose, and it includes an activated carbon level to filter out odors and other contaminants.
The number of places that this self-filtering water bottles will come into handy are truly endless. I have traveled through over 50 countries in the past five years, and the number of places I wish I had a self-filtering bottle like this is endless.
If you are in a country where water quality is non-drinkable or you’re an active outdoors person, this SurviMate purification bottle can turn any water supply into safe, drinkable water.
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7. Brita 36387 Premium Water Filter Bottles
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Brita is a home-leader in water purification products and has been for many years. This premium filtered water bottle is no exception. The wide variety of colors and options are a nice feature right off the bat, but more importantly, it does its job when it comes to filtering the water.
One thing I loved about this Brita self-purifying water bottle was the weight. It is super convenient, weighing only 7.7 ounces and is easy to carry when it is full or empty. The design of the bottle is a longer, more slender shape, which made it easy to keep in a cupholder or the side pouch on my backpack.
When it comes down to the nitty-gritty, the Brita product is a fan favorite thanks to its reliable brand name and its ability to provide clean and odorless drinking water with no bells or whistles. If you are looking for a larger, easy to carry a bottle, this may be your choice.
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8. Refresh2go 26oz Curve Filtered Water Bottle
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By far, one of the most uniquely designed self-filtering water bottles we reviewed, the refresh2go is a solid, and environmentally safe choice for just about any application. Its curved shape is amazingly comfortable to fit in your hand while drinking, and the straw flips right back into the lid.
Additionally, the refresh2go bottle was the cheapest on our list coming in at just under $$. It does a great job of affordably providing clean and purified water from the straw that is directly connected to the filter.
Something else I loved about this purifying water bottle was the rubber ring around the middle of the bottle. There was no way this water bottle was slipping out of my hands!
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9. Aquasana Active Clean Water Bottle with Filter
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Recently, Aquasana has started to make a name for itself in the water purification industry. It was only fitting that they brought us a filtering water bottle that continues the trend of providing great products! By far, the coolest looking water bottle we reviewed, it also has one of the longest-lasting filters.
I was most impressed with its ability to remove 99.9% of harmful contaminants. The fact the filter can replace 600 single-use plastic bottles, is amazing. The bottle is also environmentally friendly and is completely BPA-free.
The weaved rubber straps throughout the water bottle make it super easy to grip, and they look sharp as well!
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