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Dan Hu is Backpacker‘s water filter category manager. Hu grew up in Hawaii and has lived in Washington State since 2013. A healthcare professional by training, he spends his free time hiking and backpacking in the Pacific Northwest and writing about his adventures.

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Backpacker: Why Hasn’t Anyone Come Up with a Better Water Filter Design?

A confluence of form factors, tech, and knock-offs have led to a muddled market for one of the most important pieces of gear a hiker will ever own.

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July 7, 2025

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Backpacker: Why Hasn’t Anyone Come Up with a Better Water Filter Design?

A confluence of form factors, tech, and knock-offs have led to a muddled market for one of the most important pieces of gear a hiker will ever own.

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