Water filters are really stepping up their game in today's hiking world. You've got a lot of options and can spend lots of money... Today we are going to take a look at an excellent, budget friendly water filtration system from HydroBlu. The Clear Flow Water Bottle double filter bottle is a great little filter that includes a water bottle, hollow fiber filter, and a charcoal filter. You can literally scoop the water right out of the river and drink it! The filter system it uses meets EPA standards and filters out everything nasty you can think of in mountain streams. As an added bonus, the Clear Flow Water bottle has a charcoal filter above the hollow fiber filter to give your water a clean, fresh taste. We were surprised at how well the system works. There is a bit of squeeze needed to really get the flow going, but overall it isn't difficult to use at all. This system was tested on multiple weekend hiking AND backpacking trips. It performed without issue. The Clear Flow eliminates the need for extra bottles or filters, and while it won't necessarily be our choice for every backpacking trip due to its slightly heavier weight and smaller water capacity, we will definitely grab it for day hikes and day to day use. We really like that you can simply toss out the filter once it reaches its 400 gallon limit and replace it with a new one from the HydroBlu site. Be aware that the filters and straw take up some space in the bottle, so you really only get about 75% use inside the bottle. This wasn't a deal breaker and I still took it on a weekend backpacking trip. It performed wonderfully and while others were pumping or squeezing their water, I simply filled up my bottle and went! The Clear Flow Water Bottle only costs $21.95 from HydroBlu and in our opinion is well worth that price!
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