The Lifestraw Personal water filter is an instant, portable, microbiological water filter for individual use.
It is a state-of-the-art water filter that utilises microfiltration membrane technology filtering down to 0.2 microns. The Lifestraw therefore removes 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria and 99.9% of protozoan cysts (making it effective against Giardia, a common problem in Australia and New Zealand!) Impressively, LifeStraw achieves these results without the use of any chemicals such as iodine.
LifeStraw offers outstanding value. At approximately the same price as a box of water purification tablets, the Lifestraw Personal water filter is able to filter a minimum of 1000 litres of water. The Lifestraw can be used with any widemouth water bottle or glass.
LifeStraw® is an award-winning point-of-use portable water filter that transforms microbiologically contaminated water into safe, clean drinking water. It is ideal for a variety of users outside of the home, from hikers and campers to people displaced by natural disasters.
- Lightweight--only 56 grams (or 2 ounces)
- Uses hollow fibre microfiltration technology
- Purifies a minimum of 1000 litres (264 gallons) of water
- Removes virtually all bacteria (99.9999 percent) and protozoan parasites (99.9 percent) that can contaminate water, including giardia
- Reduces turbidity (muddiness) by filtering particulate matter larger than 0.2 microns
- Made of durable plastic
- Chemical-free
- Doesn’t require electrical power, batteries or replacement parts–it’s powered by user-generated suction
From trekking at Everest, holidaying in Bali, or camping locally, LifeStraw offers a lightweight, cost effective, and convenient alternative to expensive breakable filters and/or carrying extra purchased water.
LifeStraw® uses advanced hollow fiber technology. This is a highly efficient method of filtration. Hollow fibre membrane requires no chemicals like chlorine or iodine.
- Water enters and is forced through narrow fibers under high pressure.
- Hollow fibers trap bacteria, protozoa, and other contaminants which are flushed out by backwashing.
- Clean water exits through tiny pores in the walls of the hollow fibers.
- Filtered water is safe to drink.
Easy to Use
Anyone who can use a drinking straw can use a LifeStraw®. Simply draw the unfiltered water through the LifeStraw®, blow air back through the straw to flush and clear it after drinking.
Brand: Lifestraw
Dimensions: 216mm in length & 32mm diameter
Weight: 56 grams
Accolades for the Lifestraw:
. Europe's Best Invention - Readers Digest
. "Invention of the Century" - Gizmag
. "A Water Purifier of the Masses" - Popular Science Magazine
. "A Water Purifier That Could Save Lives" - New York Times
. One of the "Ten Things That Will Change The Way We Live" - Forbes Magazine