Tue, 10/25/2011 - 23:37 — Anonymous Maybe we were on to something when I
wrote our filtered water bottle review two years ago. As now there are more
water bottles with filters available than I've ever seen before.
Thankfully, water bottles with filters have also improved dramatically. The
first one I tried was really hard to get water out of – it was like trying
to suck a think milkshake through a straw. When buying a water bottle with
filter there are a few features to consider*1) What is the water bottle made
from?* All of the water bottles we've featured below are BPA Free. Many
people prefer stainless steel water bottles because they trust stainless
steel more than unknown chemicals in plastic. (I always prefer stainless
bottles or glass water bottles when available.)*2) What exactly can the
filter filter?* Does it only remove chlorine? Or also lead or other toxic
chemicals? Note that the majority of water bottles with filters are for
potable water (like that you get from your sink or drinking fountain.) Only
one of the bottles featured below can be used to filter microorganisms and
toxins. (And be sure to double check the claims and do your own research
before taking risks with unclean water. If you're going somewhere and you
want to ensure you have safe, clean water, we recommend a Steri-Pen.)*3) How
long will the filter last before you need a new one?* Some of the bottles
below last for 150 refills, others 300.Guide to Water Bottles with
FiltersStainless Steel Water Bottles with Filter*Camelbak Groove .6*The
Camelbak Groove filters the following:"Only use the CamelBak Groove with
potable tap water. The Fresh Filter contained in your CamelBak Groove does
not remove harmful microscopic pathogens that may be contained in tap water
outside of the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. …
[It's] is not a purifier and not certified to be effective against
bacteria, cysts or viruses.The CamelBak Groove is certified to reduce
Chlorine, Taste and Odor. Chlorine is the leading cause of foul smelling
and tasting water. When changed as directed, the Fresh™ Filter reduces
more than 90% of Chlorine, far surpassing the NSF reduction requirement.The
Groove lasts for 300 refills and costs $31.*EcoFlow Stainless*Here are the
details on filtration in the Ecoflow Stainless filter bottle: The patented
Ionic-Adsorption Micro-Filtration reduces up to 99.99% of the following zones
of contamination: •Aesthetics: unpleasant taste, odor, clarity, chlorine,
dirt, sediment and Chlorine. •Biological: pathogens such as
cryptosporidium, giardia & other cysts and spores. •Chemicals: toxic
chemicals, detergents, pesticides and other harmful industrial and
agricultural wastes. •Dissolved Solids: heavy metals such as aluminum,
asbestos, copper, lead, mercury, chromium 6 and others. Ecoflo's exclusive
filter has been tested by independent governmental laboratories to EPA/ANSI
protocols and NSF Standards 42 and 53. * Approximately 12 months of use.
•Removes up to 99.99% of pollutants as you drink. •Drink from tap water;
streams, rivers, lakes and pools. •Ideal emergency preparedness survival
bottle.Because this bottle filters so many contaminants it's cost is
steeper at $40. It says the filter lasts up to a year. One side note, several
reviewers said this bottle was more difficult to drink from.BPA Free Plastic
Water Bottles with FilterCamelbak GrooveThe Camelbak Groove (featured above
in stainless) also comes in BPA free plastic. It has all the same features of
the stainless bottle, but costs a little less at $19. One thing I like about
Camelbak bottles is their straw – it's easy for working out, drinking in
the car, and at your desk – as you don't get dribbles down your
shirt.*Britta Bottles*Brita water filters also has BPA Free plastic water
bottles. It filters Lead, Chlorine, Odor and Taste and costs 18.99 for two.
Each lasts for 150 bottle refills.*Bobble Bottles*The Bobble Bottle with
filter filters water of chlorine and other common organic contaminants. It
lasts for 300 bottle refills. Plus it has a recyclable filter and is made
in USA,. They cost $9.00-$19.00 (depending on color). We've had a chance
to try out the Camelbak grove in Stainless, courtesy of Camelbak and liked it
a lot. The other bottles we have not tried, but all get good reviews on
Amazon./Note: This site uses affiliate linking as available. /
