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A review of Water-to-Go travel bottles, the technology and why you need a water filter bottle on your travels. Includes an inclusive 20% discount code for all Water-to-Go purchases (using code: BECKI20). The company sent the product to me in exchange for an honest report.
It’s hard enough to remember to drink a lot of water when you are on the go, let alone not being able to rely on tap water abroad – a luxury we all too often take for granted when we are at home.
While bottled water isn’t that difficult to find when travelling and over time it’s costly, not to mention damaging to the environment because of single-use plastics.
If using local water sources, it’s inconvenient sometimes to wait the 25 minutes plus needed for water purification tablets to take effect (and some taste nasty).
But Water-to-Go’s revolutionary bottle changes that, with a built-in filter to rehydrate and provide safe, pure water, wherever you are. Here’s why it should be a staple addition to your travel gear.
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Review of Water-to-Go Travel Bottles
Why is this filtered travel water bottle different?
Curiously, I’ve watched as bottles have been filled with the murkiest, muddiest water, only for it to trickle out of the bottle clear and clean. How?
- Water-to-Go has a unique 3-in-1 filtration system – a patented NASA developed technology that is different to the carbon activated filters used in other travel water bottles – that removes up to 99.99% of microbiological contaminants as you drink.
The three technologies in a Water-to-Go filter are:
- Mechanical filtration – via tiny size pores on the filter membrane that stops contaminants from passing through.
- Electrical filtration – via a positive charge that helps make the pore size even smaller and able to trap more contaminants.
- Activated carbon – in the filter membrane, catching even more nasties and reducing bad tastes and smells.
With a global patent on the technology, Water-to-Go has the highest consistency of filtration rate of contaminants than any other filtered water bottle. It is the first water bottle of its kind outside of the US.
While most carbon filters take out most sediment and other nasty materials, Water-to-Go’s technology goes a little further in removing other dangerous chemicals like chlorine and fluoride, alongside metals such as lead, disease-carrying bacteria like giardia & cryptosporidium and skin-inducing viruses like Hep A.
So, while some water bottle companies will filter bacteria and protozoa (single-cell organisms), they won’t filter viruses. Water-to-Go filters it all.
- Purchasing one bottle replaces 400 single-use plastic water bottles.
Plus it is BPA-free, so no nasty chemicals are used when making the bottle and the filters.
What water sources can you use with this filtration system?
You can pretty much fill your bottle from any water source – from public washrooms and foreign apartment taps, as well as more natural sources like puddles, and streams.
The only exception is salty seawater because it damages the filter.
Water-to-Go’s Unique 3-in-1 technology means you can drink from any non-salt water source around the world.
Any downsides to Water-to-Go?
My main gripe is that the filter can be a little noisy when you drink from it, but this has happened with other filter travel water bottles I have tried. Overall, it isn’t a huge deal and you can wobble the bottom of the filter to reduce the sound or get rid of it completely.
How Much is the Water-to-Go Filter Bottle?
- One bottle costs £29.99, and if you use this every day as I do, it means you make your money back within a matter of days.
- You are also helping to reduce plastic waste, which is priceless.
- The bottle includes one filter that needs only to be replaced after every 200 litres of water consumed. Should you use your travel water bottle regularly, this is akin to a period of around three months – a VERY cost-effective option when on the road.
- Check out my other top travel gear picks on my tried and tested packing list.
You can purchase this product here, and when using the special code BECKI20, Borders of Adventure readers will SAVE 20% discount on all Water-to-Go purchases.
Mikedefieslife says
I saw one of these today.
It looks nice and simple and is cheap enough. My only concern is that they are relatively new, and every review is offering some kind of affiliate discount, or competition.
It seems very well tested, but I’d like to see more on the science. Especially about the virus filtering.
Robert Bruce says
I like the idea of using this not just during travel and hiking, but every day. As you mentioned, can you imagine the amount of plastic bottles we could eliminate by using this every day? What about changing out the filter? Can you change it out, and if so, how long do they typically last?
Rachel says
Such a great product for travelling, I’ve had one of these a couple of months now and I take it with me wherever I travel. I think for me, the main appeal has to be that I don’t have to constantly keep buying bottled water, so less plastic is wasted and I’m also saving money 🙂 I’ve also been thinking about investing in a Lifestraw at some point, as these look like a more lightweight and handy option.
Kellie says
So glad I found this post! Will definitely look into getting one of these. Very helpful, thanks.
Becki says
You won’t regret it! 🙂 Make use of the special discount code too!
wesley says
I would love to have one of bottle.
Rita Hansen says
I would love to try this product. When I go travel it’s either an active Holiday trekking in remote area’s or exploring a new city. Both places it would be absolutely wonderful not to think about where to get clean and safe water from. And also protect the environment in these places If I win I’ll test it on my next trip, I’m going to Nepal trekking to Annapurna Base Camp 🙂
Lucy says
I want one of these mainly to see how other people react when I fill it up from weird places. Leaky fire hydrants, dripping air conditioning units etc, haha!
Erin says
This is awesome! I’m heading to Nepal to do the Everest Base Camp trek in September, and a filtration bottle like this would be perfect – much better than the icky water purification tablets that I was going to take!
Angela Travels says
This would be a great thing to carry hiking on the trail of the PNW. The water isn’t a huge issue, but I would like the extra assurance!
Heidi bach says
I am heading to Patagonia to do some trekking and would love a Water on the Go bottle. It is a fantastic upgrade from my current filtration system!
Polona says
Water-to-Go bottle looks awesome and I would love to have it. I always take a bottle with me and I hate using the plasic ones, cause they get smelly very soon and you can’t use them for a longer period of time. I much prefer to drink pure water than any other kind of juices.
I’m going to Australia, on a hike through the outback this October, and this Water-to-Go bottle will be a perferct company on the road where water is so precious. After the Australia trip my plan is to go to India and Indonesia and hopefully also to some other Asian countries, where again Water-to-Go bottle will be a must to have.
Fiona says
I’d love to take this water bottle back to Malawi when I hike Mulanje where I’ll try filling it from mountain streams as there is no running water for the 3 day hike. Reducing plastic waste would be a major bonus
Pamela says
This is first time I heard about this unique water bottle. Sounds like a great product I can use when I travel to other parts of S.EA where tap water are not safe and I can simply fill up the tap water at any part of the world without checking with the people, google or even be skeptical if if the water are safe for drinking. Save a lot of hassle to find that out and also reducing the plastic waste is a huge plus!
Jackie says
I love the idea of this water bottle, I travel a lot and hate having to purchase plastic bottles of water in some places for safe drinking water. I’m heading for Eastern Europe and then hopefully to South Africa soon so would love to have this product to use
Sammi says
Wow, this looks awesome! I usually end up with random bottles that I’ve had to buy at some point floating around in my backpack that I fill up but having a decent one with me so I didn’t need to buy more water. It would be awesome to take around Asia with me when I eventually get there, and for this summer would be great for Eastern Europe, too, particularly hiking around Triglav National Park in Slovenia.
Polona says
Hey Sammi, I read your post and I see you are planning hiking around Triglav National Park. I’m from sLOVEnia. The Park is really beautiful. I recommend you also rafting on the Soča River while you are there. If you have some more time left, pay a visit to the seaside (Piran and Koper) :-). Have a nice time on your travels!
Sarah says
The Water-to-Go bottle sounds amazing and is definitely a useful tool for travelers and people who are often outdoors for long periods of time. This type of bottle would be perfect for travelling through Asia and that’s exactly what I intent to do if I win this bottle. I’ve been living in China for two years and I’ve traveled extensively throughout SE Asia. Having to buy a new water bottle every few hours is definitely time consuming and it can be expensive. If I win this Water-to-Go bottle, I would first test it with the tap water in my apartment in China, but I would also take it with me when I travel to Vietnam in September. 🙂
Lucy Ruthnum says
I would absolutely LOVE one of these – I get ill whenever I travel and am always the one with a sensitive stomach. It’s so frustrating because I am also the one who travels the most in my family. I would love to be able to drink the water on holiday, when I am always on the go, without fear of getting sick. Especially on my travels next year which will see me backpacking around South East Asia, visiting family in Mauritius and travelling around Africa, possibly into India – all places where I would be a little worried about water quality! Keeping my fingers crossed! xx