A man drinking from a water filter.
A man drinking from a water filter.

We Scrolled Hundreds of Prime Day Deals, But These 7 Are the Only Ones Our Editors Recommend

Believe it or not, it’s already Prime Day again. While the biannual shopping event is best known for air fryers and AirPods, there are great prices to be had on Backpacker-tested and editor-recommended gear—if you know where to find them. Check out the full sale here, or read on to check out seven of the best Prime Day deals from our editors, including some of our favorite hiking shoes from Keen, zip-off pants from Columbia, and a few highly-recommended water purifiers.

Continue reading to learn more about the best Prime Day deals, written by Will Porter.

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Will Porter

Will is a writer currently based in Los Angeles by way of Boise, NYC, and San Francisco (it's been a journey). He's an avid runner and cyclist who loves spending time on the trails, on the road, and local menswear stores — spending too much money on clothes and gear at every stop. He has been covering outdoor gear, running gear, bikes, golf, and style for over five years, but he is a lifelong enthusiast in all of those categories.

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It all starts with Sawyer Squeeze + Cnoc VectoX 2L, the best and most reliable filter-bladder combo and the core of my backpacking water storage and filtration system.

Jaeger Shaw
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Our top water filter for thru hiking, the Sawyer Squeeze, is 15% off.

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