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Access better-tasting water for travel and everyday use with this LifeStraw bottle. It filters out contaminants so you can drink freely when you're in another country or out on the trail.
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View all LifeStraw Filter Water BottlesBest Use | Hiking Travel |
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Filter Type | Bottle |
Filter Medium | Membrane microfilter |
Removes/Destroys | Protozoa And Bacteria |
Housing Material | 50% postconsumer recycled plastic/50% virgin polyester |
BPA Free | Yes |
Field Cleanable | Yes |
Dimensions | 3.5 x 10.5 inches |
Weight | 9.45 ounces |
Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
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It's nice being able to have a water bottle that also acts as a filter. Instead of wasting bottles and using a separate filter this combines them which is nice. The straw is not hard at all to suck water from which is something I thought might be an issue. It's very lightweight and isn't very big would definitely recommend.
We bought two of these. One works great, the other is missing the rubber gasket around the lid. Leaked all over. Not really sure how this happens it's the first time they were used. We went to another country and ended up with %50 usability. Pretty disappointed. When all the parts are there is works great.
I recently purchased two bottles hoping to use them in lieu of plastic water bottles. The first bottle leaked continuously, and the second bottle's water flow is super slow. I followed the instructions prior to use, and attempted to troubleshoot after use, but still - super disappointing. Will be returning these to REI.
I felt safe drinking water from any source in Sierra Leone, and did not get any illnesses. It was great to be free of concerns about rationing my water when I was in the bush, and not have to boil water or use nasty- tasting purification tablets.
I'm sure it filters the water, but the straw is AWFULLY hard to suck through. Enough so, I had to return it.
It is not practical. Leaks with change in air pressure or water temperature.
Easy to prepare and use. Water draws pretty easily. The handle on the top is pretty oversized and a little awkward.