# Portable Water Purifiers The Tapp Compact Water Filters are Great for Campers and Hikers By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapp-portable-water-filters References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2012/12/02/7369/tapp-portable-water-filter-for-pure-drinkable-water-anywhere-you-want.html) & [twothirdswater](http://www.twothirdswater.com/tapp/) Clean water is difficult to obtain out in the wild for hikers, campers and especially those in developing countries, which is why Tapp [compact water filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system) is using a matching program to deliver a free one to those who don’t have clean water this holiday. For each of the Tapp compact waters filter that are purchased this Christmas, the company will send a free one to a family in a developing country. The easy-to-use [filtration system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r9-countertop) comes with three different functions that are triggered by a simple twist of the tube. The filter system is capable of trapping up to 99% of the impurities in water and can be used on any type of container from buckets to bottles to bags, so long as the user makes sure it’s well connected before rotating the dial to open. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Water Purifiers:** Tapp compact water filters providing clean water solutions for campers, hikers, and developing countries. - **Matching Programs:** Implementing matching programs to donate water filters to those in need. - **Versatile Filtration Systems:** Creating easy-to-use filtration systems that can be used on various containers. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** Portable water purifiers for campers and hikers in need of clean water on their adventures. - **Humanitarian Aid:** Addressing the clean water needs of developing countries through the donation of water filters. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Promoting the use of portable water purifiers to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic bottles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compatibly Compact Water Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-water-filter.md) - [Dual Filtration Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-filter-tumbler.md) - [Portable Water Filtration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-water-filtration-system.md) - [Water Purifier Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladislamp-disinfection.md) - [Extra-Rugged Water Filter Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-filter-system.md) - [Titanium-Made Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayl-ultrapress-titanium-purifier.md) - [Multifaceted Water Filtration Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-filtration-kit.md) - [Adaptable Water Purification Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system.md) - [Travel-Friendly Water Purification Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifestraw-peak-series.md)