Pick (US)
WaterBOB Emergency drinking water storage (~380 L)
Food-grade liner with siphon pump
≈ $35
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Emergency water storage and filters
Two things matter: food-grade containers you can carry, and a way to treat water once stored water runs out. Filters remove bacteria and protozoa. Purifiers and chemical tablets also deal with viruses.
Reviewed 19 October 2026. No sponsored placements; some links on this page are affiliate links.
1Bathtub water bladder
Our addition: not on the official listsSold in the US only. In Europe, fill the bath and clean containers when a water cut is announced.
2Portable water filter
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Sawyer Squeeze
0.1 micron hollow fibre, backflushable
≈ €35–45
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Mid
Katadyn BeFree 1 L
0.1 micron, soft flask, fast flow
≈ €40–50
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Premium
MSR Guardian Purifier
Pump purifier: viruses, bacteria, protozoa; self-cleans every stroke
≈ €370–480
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3Water purification tablets
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Aquatabs Aquatabs (NaDCC)
Chlorine-based, cheap, long shelf life
≈ €8–10
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Pick
Katadyn Micropur MT1 (EU) / Micropur MP1 (US)
Chlorine dioxide: viruses, bacteria, protozoa
≈ €15
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4Water container with lid and tap
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: FI, CZ
Budget
Hünersdorff Eco water canister 12 L with tap
12 L, food-safe BPA-free HDPE, fixed tap, stackable, −20 °C to +70 °C
≈ €10–15
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Mid
Ortlieb Water Bag 10 L
Collapsible, tap, PVC-free
≈ €35–45
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Premium
Hünersdorff Profi water canister 22 L with tap
22 L, food-safe HDPE, UV-protected, integrated tap, stackable
≈ €20–25
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5Water bottle (go-bag)
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: DE
Budget
Nalgene Wide Mouth 1 L
Tritan, near-indestructible
≈ €15
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Mid
Klean Kanteen Classic 1 L
Stainless steel
≈ €30
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Premium
Grayl GeoPress purifier bottle
710 ml press purifier: viruses, bacteria, protozoa; replaceable cartridge
≈ €80–120
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6Gravity water filter (household)
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Katadyn BeFree Gravity 6 L
0.1-micron hollow fibre, 6 L reservoir
≈ €70–90
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Mid
Platypus GravityWorks 4 L
0.2-micron hollow fibre, clean and dirty reservoirs
≈ €110–130
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Premium
MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier
Purifier: removes viruses, bacteria, protozoa; 10 L reservoir
≈ €300–350
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7Water storage for two weeks
On 4 of 12 official emergency lists: ARC, SE, NO, DEBudget
Hünersdorff 20 L water canister with tap
Food-grade HDPE, screw tap, stackable
≈ €20–25 each
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Mid
Scepter 20 L water container
BPA-free, spout, stackable
≈ €30–40 each
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Premium
Scepter Military Water Can 20 L
Military-spec HDPE, BPA-free
≈ €45–60 each
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