LifeStraw Personal Water Filter – 0.2 Micron Straw for Drinking from Streams, Emergencies & Outdoor Adventure

Why You’ll Love It

• Ultra-portable: At just 46 g (1.6 oz) and 22.9 × 2.5 cm, this filter slips into any backpack or pocket—light enough to chew miles off your pack weight.

• Powerful filtration: The hollow-fiber membrane traps 99.99999 % of bacteria (E. coli, salmonella), 99.9 % of parasites (Giardia, Cryptosporidium), plus microplastics down to 0.2 µm.

• Long-lasting & durable: One filter handles up to 1,000 gallons (4,000 L) and has no expiration prior to opening.

• No pump or chemicals: Just insert into water and sip—no power required. A simple backflush keeps it clean during trips.

• Certified and trusted: Meets EPA & NSF P231 standards. Widely used in humanitarian relief since 2005, and lauded by Time, Forbes, and OutdoorGearLab.

Best For

• ❇️ Hiking, Backpacking – Lightweight for long-distance treks.

• Travel & emergencies – Essential for boil advisories or power outages.

• Survival kits – Compact and ready when you need safe water fast.

Limitations

• Does not remove viruses, heavy metals, salt or chemicals.

• Best used with upstream filtration (e.g. gravity pumps) if turbid water is common.

Cleaning & Care

After use, blow water back through the straw to clear the filter and maintain flow. Let it dry thoroughly to prevent freezing damage.

In the Words of Outdoor Enthusiasts

“It’s amazing to get 4 L water in like 5 minutes… for two or more people it’s a no‑brainer”