How to choose the best filter bottle?
25 July 2024
You have probably arrived at our blog because you are looking for a filter bottle. Have you heard about it, but don’t yet know which one to choose, which is the best, how to use it or even what it is for? So many questions you could ask yourself, which we will answer in this article!
Explanations: What is a filter bottle?
A filter bottle is a bottle that has a water filtration system. In addition to being able to contain water, it therefore has the capacity to make it drinkable by filtering it. More or less large, more or less effective, before buying you must understand how it works, the purpose and the interest. Let’s see this together.
Operation: Filtration, how does it work?
The majority of filter bottles work and look the same. We place water in the bottle, close it, then drink. When drinking, the water passes through a filter, which eliminates bacteria, viruses, etc.
Travel, Hiking, Camping, Sport, when to use it?
We use a filter bottle for almost all outdoor activities. But especially when the water available is not super healthy. In other words, and above all, abroad for example, during long hikes where it is difficult to obtain water.
Why use a bottle that filters water?
If you hadn’t understood until now, the point of such a bottle, unlike a classic bottle, is to have healthy, drinkable water. This can therefore be for a question of health at home, but also and especially when the water available is doubtful. It will prevent you from getting sick and being exposed to bacteria etc.
What are the advantages of a filter bottle?
There are many benefits to owning a filter bottle when traveling. A practicality to start with, because it allows you to have water with you. Health safety also because it filters the water and therefore purifies it, providing clean, tasteless drinking water. Savings are possible, because you can fill your water without buying any. Finally, we also talk about ecology, because we avoid plastic bottles when traveling.
How to choose the best one for traveling?
In order to choose and buy the best filter bottle in 2024, but also in other years, you must look at several points such as the price, delivery, size and weight, but also the quality of filtration, the lifespan of the filter, the number of filters, the model and format and other. Let’s come back to these points below one by one.
What water should I put in my water bottle with filter?
We won’t put everything and anything in there. Stop the lies, let’s be serious and honest for two minutes. The filter bottle does not have the same filtration power as a purifying tablet. Even if it eliminates a lot of viruses and other bacteria, we will avoid stagnant water, and we will prefer running water (tap, river, waterfall, etc.)
How long does a filter last?
The lifespan of your bottle, but especially of the filter, depends on the bottle that you choose and buy. Some filters can last up to 1 year. This clearly depends on your frequency of use. Note that the filter can be changed, but you can keep the same bottle.
How many liters of water can I filter with my bottle?
Also, the quantity of water that you can filter depends on the model chosen. Some of the best filter bottles can filter water up to 6000L in total before changing the filtration system, while others must be changed after only 200 liters.
Which filtration system is effective?
Among the water bottles there are two categories. Those with a single filter, which will eliminate bacteria from the water and others; And those which also have an activated carbon filter, allowing, among other things, to reduce the bad taste of the water you put in them.
What material should I choose for my water bottle?
The majority of water bottles are made of hard plastic. Some are made of silicone, which allows them to be foldable/flexible and therefore more compact. Finally, there are also stainless steel models, which are much heavier. Everyone has their own expectations. Note that this will clearly influence the final weight.
What size and quantity do I need?
The filter bottles contain on average 70cl of what I was able to collect. Some models go up to 1L, and others are in mini format and contain only 500ml. Depends on your thirst, type of day, trip and your drinking water needs!
Which model is best for traveling?
As mentioned above, there are several formats. The classic bottle format in the form of a container. The filter alone, called a filter straw, and the water bag model. The water bag is nice, because it is smaller and lighter, but less practical. I prefer and recommend the standard canister format.
What is the ideal price for a filter bottle?
There are big differences in prices. Some filter bottles can cost up to €150 while the cheapest are around €25. The price affects the quality of filtration, the quantity etc. You will need to choose a model that fits your budget, but still provides you with enough water, and above all of good quality, healthy, drinkable, and well filtered/purified.
