When you’re outdoors, access to safe drinking water shouldn’t limit your adventure. Water-to-Go’s filtered bottles let you drink from streams, rivers, lakes and even questionable taps, so you can go further with confidence.
At the heart of every bottle is a powerful nanotechnology filter that removes up to 99.9999% of microbiological contaminants, including bacteria, protozoa, heavy metals, chemicals and viruses. These capabilities set it apart from most standard filtration systems on the market.
From Global Problem to Practical Solution
Water-to-Go was founded with a clear purpose: to tackle both unsafe drinking water and the environmental damage caused by single-use plastic bottles.
Founder Dave Shanks, previously running a global textiles business, witnessed first-hand the scale of plastic pollution during his travels across Asia. Discarded water bottles were a constant presence, particularly in regions where access to safe drinking water is limited. Inspired to find a better solution, he began developing an adaptation of filtration technology originally created for NASA. The result was Water-to-Go’s unique 3-in-1 nanotechnology filter, engineered to deliver safe drinking water anywhere in the world.
Since launch, the brand has helped replace over 250 million single-use plastic bottles, a remarkable demonstration of the impact a well-designed reusable solution can make.
How It Works
Water-to-Go’s filtration system combines three advanced technologies into a single compact cartridge:
- Mechanical filtration: Ultra-fine pores physically block bacteria and parasites.
- Electrostatic charge: A positive charge attracts and captures contaminants at an even smaller scale.
- Activated carbon: Reduces chemicals, improves taste, and removes odours, without the binding adhesives that reduce efficiency in traditional filters.
This multi-layered approach ensures reliable performance across a wide range of freshwater sources, delivering clean, great-tasting water on demand.
Quick start: Activate the filter by filling the bottle with water and allowing it to sit for 15 minutes. Once activated, simply refill and drink — clean, safe hydration wherever you are.
Built for Outdoor Performance
Each Water-to-Go filter delivers 200 litres of clean drinking water, making it a dependable choice for extended trips and expeditions. Unlike conventional carbon block filters, which primarily improve taste but fail to remove many harmful microorganisms, Water-to-Go’s nanotechnology tackles bacteria, protozoa and viruses effectively.
The bottles themselves are built with sustainability in mind. Manufactured in the UK using plant-based materials derived from sugarcane waste, they offer a durable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics. The lids are produced from recycled waste vegetable oil, and packaging uses a high proportion of recycled content.
The result is a product that performs in the field and aligns with the values of environmentally conscious consumers, without compromise.
Replacement filters also offer excellent long-term value. A twin pack, capable of filtering up to 400 litres, costs £27.95, equating to just £0.07 per litre. By comparison, a single litre of bottled water typically costs around £1, highlighting the significant savings over time.
Tested to Perform
Water-to-Go filters have undergone rigorous testing in the UK, USA, China and India to ensure reliable performance in real-world conditions. Recent independent testing at BCS Laboratories in Florida confirmed the removal of key contaminants:
- Bacteria: 99.99993% removed
- Protozoa and cysts: 99.998% removed
- Viruses: 99.97% removed
These results are borne out in the field too. Trusted by over 500,000 outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers worldwide, Water-to-Go bottles have been put to the test in some of the planet’s toughest conditions. Brand ambassadors have used them in heavily polluted freshwater sources including the Ganges and the Yangtze, two of the world’s most challenged rivers, demonstrating the filter’s reliability where it matters most.
The Range
Water-to-Go bottles are available in three sizes, all made from the same plant-based materials, each featuring the same high-performance filter:
- 550ml Compact and lightweight, ideal for day hikes and everyday carry.
- 750ml The versatile all-rounder, suited to most outdoor pursuits.
- 1L Maximum capacity for longer expeditions and high-output days.
Each bottle includes a filter and is ready to use straight out of the box. Insulated neoprene-style carriers are also available to keep water cool in warmer conditions, and all bottles come in a variety of colour options.
A Smarter Way to Hydrate Outdoors
For outdoor enthusiasts, travellers and professionals alike, Water-to-Go offers a simple proposition: safe water, anywhere, without the environmental cost.
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