A water bottle by a river.
A water bottle by a river.

The Best Travel Water Filters & Purifiers for Every Budget – Tested & Ranked

If you’re preparing for an international trip abroad, then a travel water filter or purifier bottle should be at the top of your list of essential packing items.

Not only will you want to avoid getting ill from polluted water sources, but you’re probably also concerned about your environmental impact. A carefully selected water filter can help to solve both of these problems.

But what should you be looking for in a portable water filter and which are the best options on the market?

Continue reading to learn more about the best travel water filters and purifiers, written by Steph Dyson.

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Steph Dyson

Steph Dyson is a bilingual freelance travel writer, guidebook author and blogger originally from the UK, who now lives between Europe and South America. Since 2014, she's been travelling throughout Latin America, writing for global publications including National Geographic Traveller, CNN, Lonely Planet, Time Out and The Telegraph about her experiences. She authored the 202 Moon Chile guidebook and has contributed to numerous titles for British companies Rough Guides and DK Eyewitness.

A former high-school English teacher and famous Bolivian TV personality (well, almost), she's made it her mission to show travelers like you the lesser-known parts of Latin America and encourage you to slow down, go a little deeper, and enjoy everything about this incredible region.

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