Camping and hiking are great ways to get away from civilization and experience some self-reliance. You can stretch your legs, breathe the clear air, and puzzle out the little challenges nature throws at you. One of the challenges of being away from civilization is finding potable drinking water. Most camping locations offer clean water for [...]

When you’re out hiking in the mountains, that crystal clear stream may look safe to drink, but don’t bet on it. There is a big difference between the water you may come across out in the great outdoors and the treated water you’re accustomed to from the tap in your home. A wide variety of [...]

For our gift guide, we personally tested each of LifeStraw’s products, drinking from the grimiest ponds and streams we could find around the 50 Campfires basecamp.  We were amazed at the easy functionality of each filter, and the clean-tasting, odor-free water that each product produced.  As we used each product, it quickly became clear what [...]

Overview Little Luxury aims to bring luxury and innovative technology to water filtration and cooling systems. They’re the first of its kind to develop a patented mini water cooler that both filters tap water and cools the water efficiently. Their products are not only made for efficiency and cleanliness, but also accessibility and portability. What [...]