Water Treatment, Flasks & Hydration

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LifeStraw Peak Series Water Filters

Robust, versatile, and easy to use, these filters from LifeStraw would be a great option for walkers and climbers in busier UK hill areas where it may be particularly sensible to treat water sources with some caution, says Dan Bailey.

3 3 Apr

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Camelbak MultiBev 500ml

Combining a small thermos flask with an insulated cup, the MultiBev is a sleek bit of design, says Rob Greenwood. But is it really much of an advance for the hot drink fan?

6 26 Mar, 2021

CamelBak Women's Ultra Pro Running Vest

Our review team's keenest runner, Bridget Collier, tests this lightweight vest/pack from CamelBak...

8 Nov, 2019

CamelBak Bottle Range

Dan Bailey and family road test a selection of water bottles. What will they find to say about them?

24 23 Apr, 2019

MSR Trail Base Water Filter Kit

Toby Archer looks at this versatile water filtering system. Does he overcome his initial scepticism of the price?

11 Dec, 2018

GSI Outdoors Microlite Flasks

They're tough, they're light and they keep things hot for ages - and that's pretty much all you could ask of an insulated bottle,...

7 4 Sep, 2018

Katadyn BeFree Water Filter

Incredibly light and compact, Katadyn's new BeFree water filter is also child's play to use, finds Dan Bailey and family.

6 25 Jul, 2017

MSR TrailShot Microfilter

This ultralight water filter is about the size of a small bag of crisps, says Richard Prideaux, but it delivers a lot for such a compact...

6 2 Jun, 2017

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Stanley's IceFlow™ Flip Straw Tumbler Lands in the UK!

Leakproof and easily packable, the new Stanley IceFlow™ series is the perfect choice for all. Whether you're climbing a summit, or heading to the park, gym, or the office, the new IceFlowTM Flip Straw Tumbler allows you to keep your ...

31 May

Trigger Action Travel Mugs by Stanley

Packed full of ingenious features, the leakproof Trigger Action Travel Mug is the perfect partner from commute to crag. From mountain hike to city bike. Sip-on-the-go wherever you're going with the Stanley Trigger-Action Travel Mug. It's durable,...

17 Nov, 2022