Comments on: The Best Filtered Water Bottles for Travel

By: Angela Penycate

Angela Penycate — Mon, 05 May 2025 18:32:01 +0000

In reply to Nikki Scott. Thank you for the validation, I have just purchased a Grayl Ultrapress.

By: Nikki Scott

Nikki Scott — Mon, 05 May 2025 08:07:27 +0000

Thanks for your question… Even if the retreat has filtered water, it’s good to be cautious if you’re 60 and want to avoid getting sick. We’d recommend bringing a filtered water bottle with a purifier (not just a regular filter). The Grayl GeoPress is a great option – it removes 99.99% viruses, bacteria, and other nasties! You can purify the water first, then add electrolytes after – no problem! Wishing you safe travels and enjoy the retreat!

By: Angela Penycate

Angela Penycate — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:50:11 +0000

I am going to stay at a Buddhist retreat in the foothills of the Himalayas in India. They have filtered water apparently but I don’t want to take any chances. I am 60 and don’t want to take unnecessary risks. Would also like to be able to add electrolytes to the water. What do you recommend?

By: Tim Ashdown

Tim Ashdown — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:46:09 +0000

In reply to Felipe.

Hey Felipe! Thanks for letting us know about the struggles you’ve had with the Water-to-Go bottle. And thanks for the hack for fixing the issue!
I’m curious, did you contact Water-to-Go about this issue? I’d love to hear what they said!

Cheers,
Tim

By: Felipe

Felipe — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:56:18 +0000

I have the 50cl Water-to-Go bottle. The elastic gasket on the filter did not seal tightly, so some unfiltered water came out of the nozzle. I have solved it by wrapping Teflon tape around the thread of the filter, but since all the water that comes out of the nozzle now passes through the filter, you have to suck harder and less water flow comes out.

By: Tim Ashdown

Tim Ashdown — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:09:18 +0000

In reply to James Harvey.

Hi James!

I’m glad to hear you’re getting on so well with the Lifesaver bottle.

I’ve been using the Grayl for a number of years and find it one of the best pieces of kit for travelling and backpacking! A filtered water bottle is a must in my opinion!

By: James Harvey

James Harvey — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:18:37 +0000

I’m using #3 and love it. I have taken water from lakes and streams with no problems.

By: Nikki Scott

Nikki Scott — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 11:09:39 +0000

In reply to Ann W.. Hi Ann. Great question! And I'm not 100% sure I know the correct answer! However, I found a video made by Lifestraw, one of the recommended brands on this list! I've added the video to this article above. If you need any more clarification, I would contact the brands directly for a full explanation. Hope that helps!

By: Ann W.

Ann W. — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:14:36 +0000

So, this is a random question… but how do you safely wash your reusable water bottle? We are traveling around Asia for the next six months. When we’re at home in the US, I wash my bottle every few days. Here in Asia, the water isn’t safe to drink, so what is the safest way to wash the bottle itself so we don’t get sick from any lingering water (it’s almost impossible to completely dry the inside of a bottle)?! Thank you for your suggestions.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 10:59:03 +0000

In reply to Jessica Narvaez.

Hi Jessica,
I would definitely say the LifeStraw, number 1 on this list! They’re very reliable in filtering water and it’s a great quality bottle (especially for the cheap price!). Such a good investment for your future travels. Plus, they’re an ethical company and purchasing one bottle provides a school child in a developing area clean water for a whole year!
Enjoy China!
Nikki

By: Jessica Narvaez

Jessica Narvaez — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 03:01:46 +0000

Hi, I am traveling to China and was wondering which of these bottles you would recommend for an extended stay to Beijing. I know that water quality is a huge concern. Thanks!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Thu, 03 May 2018 03:22:49 +0000

In reply to Rebecca. Yeah, I really think it's a good investment! The plastic problem in Southeast Asia and all over the world now is reaching critical levels. So many of Southeast Asia's beaches and islands are suffering and the pollution in the seas is out of control! Every little thing we do helps, and if others (travellers and locals) see you with a water bottle, it's more likely to influence them in a positive way, so it creates a knock-on effect. Let us know which one you get!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 02 May 2018 18:47:40 +0000

This was extremeley useful thank you. SE asia is a killer for plastic waste 🙁
I was running around with my 3L hydration bladder filling up at filtered water tanks, but think its about time I actually got a water bottle for the more chill days when I’m not trekking around.