Easily clean the EZ-Clean MembraneTM by simply shaking or swishing the filter in the water – in the field or at home. I had a friend with me on a gravel bike who thought I’d arranged a ride not a walk so I felt I owed him some miles in the saddle.

The Katadyn BeFree 1 Litre Water Filter is a lightweight and compact water bottle and filter that gives you the freedom to drink anytime, anywhere. While this is simple, since you have to scoop water into the bottle, you might have difficulty getting water from super skimpy and shallow sources.And when you’re ready to “hit the road,” the collapsible flask packs small to fit into tight spaces. With its small head unit and collapsible water bag, it is also compact enough to carry in your pocket. The filter and screw-top attachment on the BeFree are durable and last for roughly 1000 liters before needing replacement.

On long hikes and trail runs it's easy to fill up the BeFree at the nearby stream and have instant drinking water. I’ve been using the BeFree water filter since April 2020 and I can not recommend the product highly enough.If you are on the go then a lightweight filter is arguably preferable to the faff of boiling your water, or the time lag (and nasty taste) of chemical purification. It'll filter up to a thousand litres before it needs replacing (depending on how dirty the water is) and is easily cleaned just by rinsing.