Choosing the best travel filter bottle in 2024

Are you planning to travel and not running out of drinking water anywhere and anytime is vital to you? Opt for one filter bottle. This is a bottle with an integrated water filtration system. They are accessible, light, practical, and above all allow you to safely drink water from any source.

Discover below the ten best filter bottles to buy in 2024 and which are used when traveling, based on their filtration capacity, their ease of use and maintenance in a comparative ranking, then some advice in particular on purchasing and choice, to be sure to find and choose the best model of filter bottle, both inexpensive and high quality!

Comparison, Ranking and Review: Filtering Bottle

The best filter bottles according to travelers in 2024!

Below, I invite you to discover the 10 models of filter bottles having the most success in 2024. A comparative ranking, therefore carried out on the basis of the number of sales, positive opinions, and the relationship between the two. And of course some research, without which all this would be for nothing!

The best filter bottle in our selection is the LifeStraw Go. Thanks to its two antibacterial and carbon filters, it reduces bad odors and clarifies the water which can be immediately drunk by suction. With its 170 grams, it can hold up to 600 mL of water and the filter only needs to be replaced after two years. However, it does not filter viruses and certain chemicals, and can only be used with non-muddy water.

I chose the Baytiz brand as number 2, especially for the price and the bonuses sold with it. At the same price as other water bottles, here you will have the added bonus of a multifunction card and a filter straw. In terms of quality and capacity, there is nothing to say, it’s perfect!

In number 3, it is the bottle from Teuen that I selected, for its more than accessible price above all, but also because its filter can filter up to 2000L of water when the others are at 1000 on average. This avoids having to change it too often and therefore saves money.

It’s a bit the same model as the LifeStraw, with the difference that the Becemuru filter bottle is much cheaper. Same capacity, same quality of filtration, same design etc. This one is for small budgets.

Watertogo offers one of the water bottles with, in my opinion, the best ergonomics! The design is really different, the filtration quality is just as good and the price is right. Note that it is however smaller on average than the others.

KollyKolla has the particularity of offering its filter bottles in several sizes. Both for children (300ml) and adults (75cl / 1L) and big days (1.5L) and what appealed to me. The original design will be a reminder not to forget water even when traveling!

It also looks a lot like the LifeStraw, but offers a model that can filter up to 1500L! It is also BPA free and includes a small compass at the top. I still have doubts about the anti-leak system. Sold with a survival bracelet, interesting!

I really like the Katadyn water bottle, because just like the one from humagreen mentioned above, it folds! And the foldable models are nice, especially when you’re not using it and want to store it. In other words, it offers good value for money without problems!

Penultimate, I chose that of Mryx, which offers good filtration and water quality, but above all is not too expensive. It’s a fairly classic model. Because I know we need it too!

This bottle has a much lower filtration quality than the others. But its filter is much more practical to change, and less expensive. I recommend this one for classic trips, to countries where the water is drinkable.

What is a filter bottle? What is it for ?

These bottles can filter spring water, river water, lake water, puddle water, and even tap water if you don’t like the smell and taste of chlorine. They are essential when traveling so as not to carry around several bottles and not to carry boiling water everywhere. They are easy to use: you fill and drink by suction and/or pressure. For better maintenance, the bottle can be washed in tap water, with or without soap, whenever possible, and the filter lightly rubbed with your fingers under running water.

My choice: In 2024 I recommend Humagreen

If there’s one bottle that caught my attention, it’s the filter from Humagreen!

The Best: Humagreen Filtering Bottle

• Foldable silicone bottle with a capacity of 1L.
• Filters and eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria and protozoa.
• Available in two colors (blue and black)
• Has a very practical anti-leak system

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Humagreen offers a bottle format that filters water, which is close to 1L!! In addition, it is BPA-free, made of silicone and foldable. A nice practical, eco-friendly, but above all effective side (99.99% filtration) for a completely reasonable price.

Filtration: When and how to use this type of bottle? Why buy one?

The filter bottle can be used both when traveling and at home. Whether to filter non-potable water so you can drink, or simply to improve the quality of your tap water. However, it is intended for outdoor activities mainly such as hiking, camping or, above all, traveling.

In many countries the water is unfortunately not as clean as in France. It is therefore advisable for all your trips to use this type of bottle in order to save money but above all to ensure that you do not get sick. Preferably, regardless of the location, tap water or river water will be used. We will avoid all stagnant water points, or even muddy water.

The bottle filters up to 99% of bacteria, but on the virus side, it is not as perfect as purification tablets for example. You will need to take all precautions when using your filter bottle, even if it is the best in 2024!

Choose wisely: Before purchasing, make the right choice of your water bottle with filter!

To choose the right bottle, choose those with two filters like the LifeStraw Go for more security. Prefer bottles with removable and replaceable filters like the Sawyer Squeeze to facilitate their cleaning.

Opt for ergonomic water bottles for their grip and ease of attachment like the WaterToGo. Then, choose the capacity of your bottle according to your travels. Choose those with a large capacity (750 – 1500 ml) like the Katadyn BeFree 1L for long daily trips, and those with medium capacity (350 – 600 ml) like the LifeStraw Play for short trips.

Finally, depending on your travel destinations, opt, if necessary, for water bottles that can filter microplastics and heavy metals such as LifeStraw Flex Basic for greater security. Finally, if you plan to camp during your trip, prefer filter pockets like the Katadyn Gravity Camp, which can hold up to 8 L of water, thus serving as a reservoir.

The benefits of water filtration with a bottle

Obviously, if I’m talking to you about filter bottles, it’s because they have one or more advantages compared to classic models (without filters). The big plus being that it filters the water, it will allow you to kill two birds with one stone. Namely making sure to drink healthy water and therefore avoiding contracting an illness and therefore falling ill, but it will also have a practical and eco-friendly side.

Indeed, in some countries as mentioned, the water is not healthy or drinkable for us. We therefore find ourselves having to buy water in plastic bottles. Which not only costs money in the long term, but is also not a nice gesture for the planet. And for these two reasons mainly, economy and ecology, I invite you to think about the usefulness, or even the indispensability, of a filter bottle when traveling. 😉

The different ways to filter water while traveling

If today I talk to you about filter bottles in my article, you should know that they are not the only solutions for filtering water. Whether traveling, camping, hiking, etc. Among these solutions we find:

Filter Bottle: which is ultimately similar to the water bottle, but generally with better capacity, and for more sedentary use.

The purifying tablets: MicroPur is in my opinion the best brand, however, we find lots of brands of purifying tablets, which once put in water eliminates bacteria and other things in the same way.

Water bags: The water bags, on the same principle, are equipped with a filter which will filter and purify the water. Intended primarily for trekking etc.

My opinion on the filter bottle for traveling

Long considered hiking equipment, filter bottles are now proving to be useful survival equipment for both children and adults when traveling. Not only do they facilitate our access to healthy, drinkable water at all times, but they also allow us to protect ourselves from diseases linked to unsanitary water and water contamination.

In addition, the use of filter bottles can significantly reduce hydration-related expenses when traveling to foreign countries. Finally, as for the design of the filter bottles, we have the choice on the capacity, the color, and especially the shape.

And you, do you have a filter bottle? Which is the best in 2024 in your opinion?