PURTREK has developed the world's first trekking pole with an integrated water filtration system over a five-year period. The system utilizes patented technology to conveniently pump and purify water from lakes, rivers, and other sources. Purtreks two-stage filtration system includes a large particulate pre-filter located at the lower inlet and a high-quality Micro Hollow Fiber Filter in the top third of the pole. The Hollow Fiber filter removes 99.999% of waterborne bacteria, including E. coli and salmonella, and 99.99% waterborne protozoa, including giardia and cryptosporidium. The system delivers almost 2-times more water per pump than its competitors and filters up to 528 gallons per filter (2,000 liters). Benefits of the Purtrek system for outdoor enthusiasts include simplicity, efficiency, and comfort. Everything for filtering a drink of water is right at hand, without having to dig filtration gear out of a backpack; without uncomfortable kneeling, crouching, or potentially falling into the water while trying to get a drink; and Purtreks 2-in-1 trekking poles ensure hydration and stability while hiking. TO USE: The Purtrek system works by submerging the pole into a water source, inserting the drinking tube into a port on top of the poles grip, uncoupling the pump slide by twisting the pole and moving the grip up and down. The water runs through the pole and its integrated, two-stage water filter system, and can be sipped through a drinking tube or channeled into a bottle or hydration bladder. The process only takes a few seconds. About PurTrek company: Purtrek, a Utah-based outdoor recreation products company started in 2016 when founder Kyle Stringham was hiking with a group of boy counts in the backcountry of Yellowstone. Outdoor positive brand & impact - development began and took over 4 years to complete R&D. #PurTrek Announced the selection of its trekking pole water filtration system as Award Nominee for the coveted 2022 ISPO Awards.