Clean water when you need it most.

Clean drinking water can quickly become the first priority when plans go wrong.

The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter is a compact filtration tool made for emergencies, outdoor activities, and situations where a regular source of safe drinking water is unavailable.

Why We Selected It

Our first responder carries a LifeStraw in his work bag in case a search takes him into a remote area, he becomes stuck outdoors, or the team runs out of drinking water. It has come in handy several times when an assignment lasted longer or went farther into the woods than expected.

We selected LifeStraw because it is a recognized name in portable water filtration, requires no batteries or electricity, and is lightweight enough to carry without adding unnecessary bulk to an already-full work bag.

Best For

• First responder and military work bags
• Search-and-rescue assignments
• Vehicle emergency kits
• Family preparedness bags
• Camping, hiking, and outdoor travel
• Natural disasters and water interruptions
• Backup water preparedness at home

Key Features

• Compact and lightweight
• Designed to filter certain bacteria, parasites, microplastics, dirt, sand, and cloudiness from freshwater
• Requires no batteries, electricity, or chemicals
• Simple individual-use design
• Fits easily in work bags, backpacks, vehicles, and emergency kits
• Long-lasting membrane microfilter

Things to Know

• Intended for freshwater sources only
• Does not desalinate saltwater
• Does not remove every virus or chemical contaminant
• Follow the manufacturer’s priming, cleaning, and storage instructions
• Confirm package quantity, specifications, pricing, and availability with the retailer

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