Water Filter-Sawyer

A decent water filter for beginners and reasonably priced is the sawyer mini filter, filters 100,000 gallons of water. Ebay has them for as low as $15.00 and Walmart carries them for $20.00. I have these in my get home bag and have several of them for long term storage.
 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SAWYER-Orange-MINI-WATER-FILTER-System-for-Hiking-Camping-w-16-oz-Pouch-SP-213/173285251738?hash=item28589b1a9a:g:8qUAAOSwL7ta8BrM

Sawyer Mini Alternatives – Why Does Everyone Love the Sawyer Mini?
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/sawyer-mini-alternatives-why-does-everyone-love-the-sawyer-mini/

  When you first hit the survivalist and prepper scene you’re looking to secure your basics: shelter, water, and food. Looking for advice online will quickly lead you to the Sawyer Mini as your solution for water, at least in your bug-out-bag or hiking bag.

(SNIP) ... But, the Sawyer Mini isn’t your solution for every scenario, and is especially ill-suited for preppers. There are better filters for you, and let me tell you why.   ---CONTINUED---