If you’re going on an adventure and want to be sure that you will stay hydrated without worrying if the water is clean or suitable for drinking, then you need to consider getting a water filter system that decontaminates and disinfects the water available to you. Instead of having to carry several bottles of water you bought in the local store with you, you can simply carry a water filter with you. If you haven’t considered it so far, a filter drink bottle can change your life. Lightweight, portable, easy to use and practical, such a bottle can come in handy in a wide range of situations, saving you from dehydration and even worse – diseases – when you’re exploring nature. So what’s a water filtering system, what types are available and how does each of them work? What do you need to know about these systems before you decide which type is ideal for you?
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How Do Water Filter Systems Work?
There are quite a few water filter systems, and most of them involve a water bottle equipped with some type of filter that’s very easy to use. You can find bottle designs that will filter water as you drink it, and designs that filter the water as you pour it into the bottle. However, all water filter bottles have the same purpose – to provide you with clean water, free of impurities and contaminants. Once you put tap water into the bottle, you’ll get clean and drinking water. Many bottles are made of activated charcoal that has a small electro-positive charge that will eventually be consumed. Once the water passes through the filter, it will remove most of the chlorine, heavy metals, bacteria and odd taste.
Types of Water Filter Systems
Straw Filters
The most common type of filter drink bottle is the straw filter bottle. In order to use it, simply suck on the straw of the bottle as you usually do and the water will be filtered as it passes through the straw. The straws are usually removable so if you’re in a place with safe drinking water, you won’t have to use the filter (which will preserve the durability of the filter).
Gravity Filters
These filters involve filling a reservoir with water and leaving it to drip through the filter. This type of filter is much slower but the good thing is that they will filter a large amount of water with very little effort.
Squeeze Filters
These filters are similar to gravity filters, except you will have to squeeze the water through the filter. Some filters include water bags that you can roll up and squeeze the water through them. Others can be screwed on a regular plastic bottle.
Pump Filters
These filters will need various amounts of effort to use(depending on the product) but they’re generally far easier to use than straw filter bottles. When you pump the water through the filter, it will be safe for drinking up to 48 hours (afterward you will have to filter the water again).
Bottle Construction
You can find water filter bottles that are softer and made of flexible plastic that is lightweight and durable. However, they may not be as durable as metal bottles in the long run. Metal bottles are becoming increasingly more popular even though they are heavier and take up more space. Keep in mind that if you’re going for a plastic bottle, not all of the plastic bottles are BPA-free. Bisphenol A or BPA is a chemical used in making plastic. Even though it’s considered safe in small amounts, if the bottle contains larger amounts of it, it can affect the hormones and are may cause heart disease, fertility problems and impotence.
Benefits of Water Bottles with Filters
Staying Hydrated No Matter What
If you’re an adventure seeker who loves going into the wild and explore new places, drinkable water can be scarce. You can’t be sure if the water in a river or spring is drinkable, and you shouldn’t struggle to carry the heavy bottled water you bought in the supermarket. Instead, your water bottle will always be there to keep you hydrated even if you’re in the middle of nowhere.
Making Sure You’re Drinking Safe Water
Instead of taking the risk to drink water that may not be safe for drinking, a water filter bottle ensures you always have contaminant- and bacteria-free water at your disposal. This way, you can have peace of mind knowing you’ve got yourself covered no matter where you are, as long as there is some source of water.
Help Preserve the Environment
If you want to do something about the environment, a filtered water bottle can be a great first step. Investing in such a bottle means you will no longer need to buy a plastic bottle of water. Think of the billions of water bottles that people throw in the garbage every day. An endless number of plastic bottles end in the ocean and the picture is far from nice. We’re destroying the life on the planet with every minute. It’s time for these habits to stop. Not only you will save money in the long run, but you will no longer contributing to the huge amounts of plastic that is produced and wasted on our planet.
