Water Filtration System reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 179 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Water Filtration System brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/backpacking, r/HydroHomies, r/WaterTreatment, r/PlasticFreeLiving, r/AppalachianTrail. Top-rated brands include Sawyer (4.5/5), Berkey (4.6/5), Katadyn (4.9/5).
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Reviews179
Subreddits36
Posts56
Brands74
Products59
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#1
Sawyer
4.5
(30)
"Sawyer is great because of the reliability."
"Sawyer Squeeze"
"Another vote for sawyer squeeze. Use it in a gravity setup."
"Love my sawyer squeeze!"
"I have been using the sawyer squeeze for years. It works really well and doesn't take up much space or weight."
"Sawyer Squeeze will last you a lifetime."
"Sawyer Squeeze filter + CNOC bladder is a very popular setup. Highly recommended."
"Sawyer Squeeze definitely"
"Both work great."
"We used a Sawyer squeeze (full size not the micro) on all our trips there."
#2
Berkey
4.6
(15)
"Berkey!"
"We just use a Berkey for drinking water."
"My parents have a Berkey and it is the bomb!!! Albeit, exceptionally expensive."
"Big Berkey is the goat highly recommended."
"I have a Berkey, which is much like your second photo, as well as a Mega Home distiller."
"I honestly feel my berkey has been the best investment."
"It's what I plan to get for my family of six when we can afford it."
"Love our Berkey, but like above poster commented, a secondary system is an essential plan."
"We run all of our drinking water through the berkey. It’s made all the water clean and tasty."
"Simple. Stainless. Easy to clean."
#3
Katadyn
4.9
(10)
"I've used both and love the Katadyn because of the flow"
"I always go back to the Katadyn BeFree for a few reasons. Speed, ease of cleaning, and the flexible bottles."
"If I’m more on the move, katadyn be free."
"I would recommend getting the tablets as well as a Katadyn be free 3L."
"I would recommend getting the tablets as well as a Katadyn be free 3L."
"Katadyn be free"
"I have the same Katadyn Befree and it’s absolutely fantastic. Freshly cleaned, it filters at about a liter per minute."
"It's an amazing filter. It filters fast and easy."
"Katadyn BeFree or Sawyer Squeeze are the two best."
"I now use the befree, and that is what I will use for the PCT."
#4
Grayl
4.7
(7)
"I’ve used the Grayl in many countries, including India, and never gotten sick."
"Grayl is definitely the more advanced and thoroughly tested to remove viruses and even chemicals."
"Grayl is worth it if you know the water source is highly questionable or you just want quick and easy water at any time"
"I like my Grayl. Happy to carry the weight, easy for the kids to use."
"For the *best* filtration, but weighs more and filters cost more: Grayl"
"I would recommend the Grayl with a Sawyer Squeeze and Steripen as backup."
"I have the grayl and love it but its so bulky and heavy."
#5
Brita
3.9
(7)
"We use a Brita Pitcher and our city softens the water at the pumps."
"Any commercial filter, like a Britta."
"Reduce 99% lead, Chlorine (taste and odor), Cadmium, Mercury, Benzene, Asbestos, and more*"
"Britta or some other carbon filter."
"Britas aren’t a bad option for what you’ve got going on."
"Brita"
"We first tried a Brita filter."
#6
Lifestraw
4.4
(5)
"LifeStraw is really great"
"LifeStraws are very effective."
"Lifestraw for emergencies."
"Lifestraw or ceramic filter pump but yes the water is super clean."
"I shave a lifestraw home dispenser that can handle nasties and chemicals/taste."
#7
Platypus
4.2
(5)
"Platypus gravity filter system"
"Platypus, works really great takes about 25-30 mins to filter 1liter of a bag"
"Love a gravity filter especially if you are with a group! I have the platypus and think it’s solid."
"I was thinking of the platypus gravity works."
"I use the platypus gravity filter system. I like it a lot."
#8
MSR
5.0
(4)
"It’s heavier and more expensive than most filters but I love the MSR Guardian."
"I use MSR hyperflow."
"My Be Free and MSR trail shot gravity set ups work very well."
"MSR Guardian is a pretty serious piece of kit, excellent level of filtration and decent volumes."
#9
Aquamira
4.5
(4)
"+1 for AquaMira. Negligible weight / bulk, both bottles fit perfectly in a tiny pocket on my hip belt."
"Aquamira is perfect for treating large volume imo"
"If the water's pretty clear, I just use aquamira. I don't mind waiting a bit for it to do its thing."
"I've always used Aquamira on all my hikes."
#10
APEC
4.5
(4)
"Look into reverse osmosis systems or a multi-stage filter like the APEC ROES-50."
"I like the RO systems by apec water. I install those everywhere I live."
"I’d recommend an APEC whole house filter. It won’t be cheap, but it works well at removing lead and other contaminants."
"I've bought two APEC RO units and they have been good."
#11
Katadyn BeFree
4.3
(4)
"I use a befree anytime travelling/camping and never gotten sick, india included."
"As far as filters are concerned I really like my BeFree, been using them for 5+yrs."
"On filter I like katadyn befree."
"I took a Katadyn BeFree water filter on a recent trip around India. Did the job, won’t hide the taste of the tap water though."
#12
Waterdrop
4.3
(4)
"I have Waterdrop brand under the sink reverse osmosis filtration system."
"One that stood out to me is this Waterdrop one. It’s got a 1.5-gallon gravity-fed bag"
"Have used an under sink R.O by Waterdrop"
"I am also considering the Waterdrop system. This one seems more affordable as the others in the category."
#13
ZeroWater
4.7
(3)
"The only countertop filter I found that handled arsenic was ZeroWater."
"The only countertop filter I found that handled arsenic was ZeroWater."
"I’m a big fan of ZeroWater"
#14
Springwell
3.5
(4)
"I have a springwell system that is full home filtration as well as a softener."
"For filter/softener this may be a good option."
"+2 for springwell"
"Bought an oversized springwell system. Nothing but crap since day 1."
#15
Reverse Osmosis System
4.0
(3)
"If you need something just for drinking water, then a reverse osmosis system under the kitchen sink is what you need."
"If you want a system for drinking water that you can stick under your sink, then you want a reverse osmosis system."
"Any under-sink reverse-osmosis (RO) system should remove greater than 90% of the calcium."
#16
RO System
5.0
(2)
"RO seems to be the front runner. I think that paired with remineralization would be ideal."
"I have a RO system which feeds the fridge and a dedicated faucet/dispenser at my kitchen sink."
#17
Big Berkey
5.0
(2)
"I'm totally satisfied with it."
"Big Berkey is the goat highly recommended."
#18
Halo
5.0
(2)
"If price is not an issue, this is my top of the line recommendation."
"We got a Halo 5 in our house. Our toilet water tastes like it came from a Brita."
#19
Express Water
5.0
(2)
"I chose the Express Water countertop Reverse Osmosis system. It was on sale on Amazon for $119 recently. Couldn't be happier."
"My lab uses a ROMAX8000 from Express Water. It can handle 4000 gallons per day."
#20
Reverse Osmosis
4.5
(2)
"Go onto Amazon and get yourself a 4 or 5 stage RO system."
"Reverse Osmosis maybe?"
#21
Sawyer Squeeze
4.5
(2)
"For rural India, I recommend the Sawyer Squeeze water filter. It's lightweight, compact, and removes 99.99999% of bacteria and protozoa."
"Sawyer squeeze."
#22
Amazon
4.5
(2)
"Just bought $900 worth of equipment off Amazon and had a plumber install it for the same cost."
"A metal distilling pot on Amazon that comes with a tube to collect the clean water is only 99$ bucks."
#23
Kinetico
4.0
(2)
"Kinetico is a good national brand any plumber should be able to install, also available at the box stores."
"Look at Kinetico products."
#24
Culligan
3.5
(2)
"They have systems that they’ll install and service for a contract fee."
"I'm not sure how many or what kind of hydrocarbons are in your water, but we have this system installed."
#25
AP904
5.0
(1)
"AP904 (whole house) and use FF101 for point of use (kitchen sink) for lead reduction."
#26
Atlas Filtri
5.0
(1)
"Atlas Filtri makes a whole house filter system that addresses scale, corrosion sediment and drinking quality water in one system."
#27
Lifesource
5.0
(1)
"Lifesource water has a whole house carbon + scale prevention + RO for extra protection."
#28
Befree
5.0
(1)
"I have been using the befree for years and it's great."
#29
British Berkefeld / Doulton
5.0
(1)
"Have ceramic filters that filter just about everything."
#30
Simpure
5.0
(1)
"We use a fancy filter that lasts forever. Simpure is the brand."
#31
Xiaomi
5.0
(1)
"Xiaomi & Vevor make a stainless steel kettle & distiller respectively."
#32
Whole House RO System
5.0
(1)
"If you just mean purest water, a whole house ro system would be best."
#33
Ward Labs Water Testing Service
5.0
(1)
"First step is getting a water test to see what is actually in your water that may need treatment."
#34
AquaPure
5.0
(1)
"Have you looked into AquaPure? I have one of their older stainless steel under sink units."
#35
Purify Guru
5.0
(1)
"I learned of the Purify Guru reverse osmosis, no plastic."
#36
ProOne
5.0
(1)
"I use the ProOne gravity filter, had it for years and love it!"
#37
Pure Water Products
5.0
(1)
"Https://www.purewaterproducts.com/model-77-countertop-water-filter"
#38
Renewell Water Filtration System
5.0
(1)
"Have used renewell water for 10 years."
#39
APEC Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
5.0
(1)
"I have an APEC reverse osmosis water filter... Works great I get consistent drinking water taste and quality."
#40
Hydroviv
5.0
(1)
"HYDROVIV IS THE BEST!"
#41
RainSoft
5.0
(1)
"I bought a Rain Soft whole house system for $6000.00 about 15 years ago, still going strong."
#42
Brio
5.0
(1)
"Huge fan of my Brio Amphora countertop pitcher."
#43
Enagic
5.0
(1)
"Enagic kangen I love it!"
#44
UV Wand
4.0
(1)
"I have a UV wand, sawyer, and a life straw. UV for glacial backpacking trips and the like."
#45
Aquatabs
4.0
(1)
"The lightest of them all: Aquatabs water purification tabs."
#46
CloudWater
4.0
(1)
"I use the CloudWater under the sink system. I like it."
#47
Rorra
4.0
(1)
"We like the Rorra countertop filter"
#48
iSpring
4.0
(1)
"Built in USA WQA Certified Reverse Osmosis 6 Stages 75GPD Under Sink Water Filter."
#49
CNOC
4.0
(1)
"CNOC 2L -> Sawyer -> adapter (blue one) smart water bottle."
#50
Vital Water Products
4.0
(1)
"Build your own using parts for house filtration."
#51
Mega Home
4.0
(1)
"The only plastic that contacts the water is the charcoal filter pouch."
#52
Greensand
4.0
(1)
"Id suggest a greensand and softener."
#53
Mixed Bed Carbon/Resin Softener with RO System
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I would avoid mixed tank system on city water (or well water)."
#54
Springwell Whole House Filter
4.0
(1)
"I've been considering this whole house filter but want to make sure it's reliable first."
#55
Whole House System
4.0
(1)
"Look for a whole house system that has one of these."
#56
Water Testing Service
4.0
(1)
"Have you had the water tested? Rotten egg smell is usually from sulfur."
#57
LifeStraw
4.0
(1)
"I recently got the life straw glass gone pitcher. Works well for me."
#58
Zero Water
4.0
(1)
"Zero Water has a glass dispenser. I think the filters still have some plastic."
#59
Rkin U1 Counter Top RO Unit
4.0
(1)
"Look at the rkin u1 counter top ro unit"
#60
Generic Reverse Osmosis and Activated Carbon Filter
4.0
(1)
"Pretty much any Reverse Osmosis and Activated Carbon filler should do good by you."
#61
CNOC Water Filter
4.0
(1)
"CNOC and hydroblue water filter to gravity."
#62
Puratap
4.0
(1)
"Puratap"
#63
LifeSaver
4.0
(1)
"So you should consider a LifeSaver Jerrycan."
#64
Pur
4.0
(1)
"I use a Pur water filter pitcher because I don't like the chlorine taste."
#65
Apec
4.0
(1)
"Apec and Waterdrop both make actual RO units that would work in an apartment."
#66
Reverse Osmosis Filter
4.0
(1)
"Reverse osmosis filter."
#67
Spectrapure
4.0
(1)
"Call spectrapure and buy one of their RODI systems"
#68
Ecoviva
4.0
(1)
"I chose a countertop water filter because I didn't want to install one."
#69
Royal Berkey
4.0
(1)
"I’ve used a royal Berkey stainless table top system... I’ve just recently crossed into 'less than a penny a gallon' territory."
#70
Kangen
4.0
(1)
"You should try Kangen water."
#71
Puragain
1.0
(3)
"Stay away from Puragain... I have there system and bought it for $4899."
"Stay away from Puragain. I have there system and bought it for $4899... After having the system"
"Stay away from Puragain… I have there system and bought it for $4899."
#72
Berkey Water Filter
3.0
(1)
"I have one myself and it’s fine for taste, but it’s definitely *not* trustworthy to the standards they claim."
#73
Neo-Pure
3.0
(1)
"Here is an under-sink RO system"
#74
RO Filtration
2.0
(1)
"Any RO filtration with less than 6 stages just not it for me."
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