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

Works great! If you’re thinking of going camping any time soon, this is a great and lightweight item to carry. It’s compact, lasts you a long time, and is generally inexpensive. It does its job well, but you do have to suck quite hard to get the water flowing but that’s just the filter doing its job. Easy to use, pretty self-intuitive. Overall, a survival kit must-have!

I read a lot of reviews and articles that suggested getting the lifestraw, and I'm glad I followed their advice. My only question at this point is should I get the steel version for our 2nd one, especially as it filters chemicals (i.e., pesticides, metals), has another separate filter, may be even more durable, and helps make the liquids taste better. One of the interesting things I found out about the lifestraw while researching is that it was originally developed to help people in developing nations with local water problems so that they could get clean water while a more permanent solution was found. Awesome - I can't think of a better use for it and would gladly support anyone engaged in such causes.Below are some other great reasons to get it:1. It's one of the most compact water filters you can find that still does an amazing job2. It's sturdy/durable3. It does its job well with a backed up standard of filtering 99+% bacteria, protozoans - it boasts a filtration rate that rivals industrial filtration standards for our own tap water.4. It does not impose any strange tastes to the water after filtering (although it also does not make crap tasting water more pleasurable to the palate - so be careful what water/liquid you use it on).5. It filters 1000 liters before replacement is recommended - depending on the person, that's enough water for one person for about 500 days emergency supply. Or about 350 days of camping. It should be noted, though, that if it isn't kept clean and dry, it probably won't last that long.6. To follow up this last point - if kept clean and dry, it purportedly lasts 5 years (given that you have filtered <1000 L) or indefinitely if you keep it in the bag it comes in without use. This is a very positive aspect of it for use with a first aid kit or an emergency water or food supply.7. Even with the filter, the flow rate is more than adequate to quench your thirst without feeling like you're struggling to suck it through the straw. I should note, though, that when you first pull on the straw, it will take a couple seconds for the water to come up through unlike your run-of-the mill straw.Cons:Very few in this category but a couple to note nonetheless.1. This is not meant for water storage - they do make a water bottle version, but no large containers come with or are associated with this.2. This is not very convenient for drinking from a portable water reservoir or bladder (i.e., camelbak, osprey, etc). So, if you intend to use it camping or hiking, your best bet is to use it on streams and the like. If you have a hard time bending over to get to said water source, this probably isn't the filter for you.3. Following up on this last point, if you need to filter large quantities (for your family camp site for cooking, etc) this is not what you need. I would recommend getting a gravity filter, iodine tablets, or something similar for that purpose.Overall, very happy with the lifestraw, especially for its price and versatility. It's very useful and brings peace of mind in case of an emergency.

Nice product. Great size. Easy to carry in hiking pack. Have not used yet as I got it for emergency

The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter is perfect for my solo hiking adventurers, or emergency kits. I wish there was a way to know for sure that the water is being properly filtered but for what it does, it earns a 4/5. Recommended for anyone seeking reliable personal water safety.

Works well and is easy to pack in a back pack

Life straws just plain work!! These have been around for at least 10 years and filter out pretty much anything in water from dirt to protozoa and will keep you hydrated in any emergency or camping trip in remote areas. I have several of these and keep them for emergencies for others in my family. Great item to keep in your go bag or car!

You need water.Throw this in your bug out bag. One in the truck too.Always good to have peace of mind!A+

These are a necessity for an emergency kit, these were very well priced and i was able to get 2 of them! This brand of life straw works great! I would buy them again!We had tried this brand before and at this price, we could not pass it up for our emergency kit.