LifeStraw Personal Water Purifier for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness

LifeStraw Personal Water Purifier for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness

Q: Odd question, but its on my mind. If i pee into a bowl, and use the filter on that, will it taste like water or pee?

Salt and urea, along with various other substances your body is trying to eliminate, will remain in the filtered urine so it will still taste like pee (whatever that tastes like.) In a desperate survival situation, many people have resorted to drinking their urine. That is ok up to a point. As your dehydration increases, your urine will become increasingly concentrated (dark and even viscous.) It's best to drink urine early in your survival situation since it will be less concentrated and consequently less toxic. That way you are conserving what water you do have longer. Of course, most people will completely exhaust their water supply before they resort to drinking urine. However, drinking highly concentrated urine is probably worse than not drinking it at all. Also, urine is actually sterile inside your bladder but not as it flows through your urethra. Happy drinking!

Q: I am a bit confused... Does the shelf life of 5 years begin after first use? Or 5 years even if unused? Does it have a manufactured date on it? If we don't use them do we need to replace them every 5 years?

5 years from manufacture date which is supposed to be printed on the packaging . Last ones I bought from Amazon were expired but the manufacture and expiration date had been removed from the packaging . I contacted lifestraw and according to the batch #,they mistakenly left, they were 7 years out of date . If you go to your local caming or sporting goods store you will see they clearly DO come with a manufacture,expiration date and batch # . Remember you get what you pay for and trying to save a few dollars purchasing from sellers that arent exactly honest and sold you a unuseable,expired product isnt a good deal in the end. If it doesnt have a date you can find on the packaging then its most likely been removed and either out of date or close to .

Q: Can you use it with sea water the LifeStraw

No, the Life Straw does not remove salt from ocean water. You can buy desalinators on Amazon for around $250- $300 that can make drinkable water from salt water. Unfortunately, Life Straws cannot remove salt or dangerous chemicals from contaminated water.

Q: It says UP TO 1000 liters, since you're not measuring your water and it depends on how bad the water is, how do you know when it has reached its limt?

Take a 1 liter jar, fill it with water, now draw out the water using the straw a mouthful at a time. Count how many mouthfuls you get from a liter of water. Multiply. that by 1,000. Men, women and children will have different figures.

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Brand
LifeStraw
Special Feature
Protects of of
Product Dimensions
3.75"L x 12"W
Package Information
Filter Straw
Installation Type
Potable Water
Power Source
No Electricity

🌍Removes microplastics down to 1 micron

💧Filters 99.999999% bacteria

🦠Eliminates 99.999% parasites

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Description

💦 Drink Clean, Live Bold: The Ultimate Water Purifier for Trailblazers

NO POWER NO PROBLEM - Operates without batteries or electricity, making it perfect for off-grid explorers and emergency kits.
ULTRA PURE HYDRATION - Experience water purified to near perfection, removing virtually all harmful bacteria and parasites.
MICROPLASTIC FREE SIPS - Sip confidently knowing even the tiniest microplastics are filtered out for cleaner, safer water.
ENDURANCE YOU CAN TRUST - Delivers up to 4,000 liters of safe drinking water—your ultimate companion for every adventure.
IMPACT BEYOND HYDRATION - Every purchase supports safe drinking water for a child in need—hydrate with purpose and pride.

The LifeStraw Personal Water Purifier is a compact, lightweight filtration device that removes 99.999999% of bacteria, 99.999% of parasites, and microplastics down to 1 micron. Tested to rigorous EPA, NSF, and ASTM standards, it provides up to 4,000 liters of safe drinking water without requiring batteries or electricity. Ideal for hiking, camping, travel, and emergency preparedness, it also supports global clean water initiatives with every purchase.

Specifications

Brand	LifeStraw
Special Feature	Protects against 99.999999% of bacteria (including E.coli, Salmonella), 99.999% of parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), 99.999% of microplastics, dirt, sand and cloudiness
Product Dimensions	3.75"L x 12"W x 1.39"H
Package Information	Filter Straw
Installation Type	Potable Drinking Water
Power Source	No Electricity Or Battery Power Required
Item Weight	0.1 Pounds
Model Name	LifeStraw
Lower Temperature Rating	1 Degrees Celsius
Upper Temperature Rating	60 Degrees Celsius
Shelf Life	5 Years
Global Trade Identification Number	07640144285531
Manufacturer	LifeStraw
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	12.05 x 9.21 x 2.48 inches
Package Weight	0.29 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	3.75 x 12 x 1.39 inches
Brand Name	LifeStraw
Warranty Description	30 days
Color	Blue
Suggested Users	unisex-adult
Number of Items	5
Part Number	LSPHF5PK01
Style	5 Pack
Size	5 Pack
Sport Type	Climbing, Running, Camping & Hiking, Yoga, Outdoor Lifestyle

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Odd question, but its on my mind. If i pee into a bowl, and use the filter on that, will it taste like water or pee?

I am a bit confused... Does the shelf life of 5 years begin after first use? Or 5 years even if unused? Does it have a manufactured date on it? If we don't use them do we need to replace them every 5 years?

Can you use it with sea water the LifeStraw

It says UP TO 1000 liters, since you're not measuring your water and it depends on how bad the water is, how do you know when it has reached its limt?

Reviews

4.8

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J**S

SHTF/BugOutBag Essential

I keep this in my backpack i take hiking and dirtbiking even tho i have a hydration pack i never know when SHTF and i gotta disappear, water is #1 priority, even tho i have and usually do drink the water from streams without a life straw I’m trying to get in the habit of being safer than sorry, thankfully i haven’t been sorry yet! THANKYOU COLORADO!!!

27.05.2025

L**A

good for price

We haven't used this product but better safe than sorry. Great product to our emergency kit/box or for camping. Great deals!

13.06.2025

M**I

Calidad

Todavía no lo use pero sabemos que la marca es de calidad

10.06.2025

A**W

For the go bag 🎒

I checked and this company has really good reviews though I haven't used it yet I have confidence in their life straw. These are good to keep one in the car just in case and definitely in the go bag or camping. Would give 5 star but can't until I'm absolutely positive & not only confident.

23.03.2025

C**.

Very cool

Bought these as a gift for my dad! He’s into outdoor activity, and I figured this survival item would be right up his alley. They look well made, he has not tried them out but I’m sure they’ll do great.

18.05.2025

G**A

life straw works in an emergency situation very handy

wonderful product worked better than I expected I've already filtered probably a thousand gallons through one and it works absolutely perfectly excellent by I would definitely recommend.

28.05.2025

P**S

Perfect product

This product has saved me on several trips, I have been able to get safe drinking water literally anywhere

31.05.2025

S**E

great

9.06.2025

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