LifeStraw
is a personal water filter that ensures no matter what happens or where you go, you will have
instant access to safe drinking water. Perfect for the great outdoors and for emergency preparedness, the LifeStraw portable water
filter can be used almost anywhere including
biking trips, hiking, camping, hunting, safari, road trips, or travel in the developing world.
You
can drink directly from lakes, rivers, or your water bottle. Simply put the
lower part of the straw in the water, and sip through the other end. After
drinking, blow back into it to clear the filter.
LifeStraw
filters over 264 gallons (1,000 liters) to 0.2 microns, which removes dangerous
bacteria and protozoa. The removal rate exceeds EPA standards for water
filtration.
The
technology behind LifeStraw has been featured on CNN, Fast Company, BBC, Time and the New York Times. LifeStraw is also
Time Magazine invention of the year, 2005, Saatchi & Saatchi Award
for World Changing Ideas, 2008, Well-Tech 2006 Innovation Technology Award,
"Gadgets for Disaster Zones" BBC May, 2011.
Features & Benefits
Filters
264 gallons (1,000 liters) to 0.2 microns
Removes
99.99999% of waterborne bacteria (>LOG 7 reduction)
Removes
99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites (>LOG 3 reduction)
Very
lightweight 2 oz (57grams)
Easy to
use, contains no chemicals, and has no moving parts.
Used in
the harshest conditions in developing countries since 2005.
1 year
warranty
LifeStraw removes bacteria, including:
Escherichia
coli
Campylobacter
Vibrio
cholerae
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
Shigella
Salmonella
LifeStraw removes
protozoa, including
Giardia
lamblia ("Beaver Fever")
Cryptosporidium
Parvum
Entamoeba
histolytica
The LifeStraw
does not filter heavy metals or viruses, and will not desalinate water.
The LifeStraw measures 8.75 inches in length and is 1 inch wide. It weighs only 2 ounces making it convenient to carry in a backpack or even in a pocket. It is constructed of durable plastic. The LifeStraw does not require replacement parts, batteries or any chemicals. The convenient size and bulk pricing allows you to include a few LifeStraws with your emergency disaster kit. It has a shelf life of 5 years when stored at room temperature.
