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LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
Last Updated: May 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
508
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
59
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280.66 grams
WEIGHT
96 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 449 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
For Travel
57hiking, trip, backpacking, trips, water
+93%
-7%
" ... Great for overnight hiking trips. ... "
" ... Great tool for hiking, works well. ... "
" ... Got to have for hiking ... "
" ... Great for backpacking. ... "
" ... Boyfriend loved the gift to taking hiking with him. ... "
" ... It is going to be packed with the camping gear for sure. ... "
" ... I will never go hiking without one again. ... "
" ... Then we just ordered two for flight ‘carry-ons. ... "
Water Resistance
50straw, drink, drinking, suck, nasty
+74%
-26%
" ... its a lifeStraw, does exactly what it says it does turns water into Fiji water. ... "
" ... These work better than our other portable water purification water bottles. ... "
" ... Been using these for years, better than carrying so much water on hikes with natural water. ... "
" ... Simply pull it out of the bag, pop off the covers and in a minute or less you are ready to start drinking water. ... "
" ... Once you prime it and use it for the first time, it gets easier to use and to suck the water. ... "
" ... Portable filtration for drinking water when you're hiking ... "
" ... A bit larger than i expected , pretty easy to breathe into without water. ... "
" ... It has a potential to work and I would feel much more comfortable drinking through it than just drinking out of unknown water sources. ... "
Water Usage
44bottle, drink, suck, straw, drinking
+70%
-30%
" ... Carrying sufficient water is difficult, and finding clean, safe, drinkable water can be troublesome, so having a LifeStraw that makes just about any water source drinkable is GREAT. ... "
" ... Found pond with a dam nearby and collected water using our empty water bottle. ... The color had changed from murkier to a bit clearer, but it still looked like more soup than water. ... 5 tiny sips and you get instant, clean, pure tasting water. ... "
" ... He said the water through the straw was “ like spring water “. ... "
" ... Do not hesitate to purchase this product and use it in a water source when you are thirsty. ... "
" ... Always good to know a person could last longer if able to drink water that may be unsafe ... "
" ... Beats having no clean water! ... "
" ... He said the water tasted really good too. ... "
" ... No more worries about water quality ... "
Size
44carry, bag, backpack, emergency, bug out bag
+100%
" ... Very light and compact ... "
" ... Great to carry in backpack! ... "
" ... The set up was pretty easy, I was able to immediately install it into my life., Small and compact I can go anywhere. ... "
" ... price was great, for emergency bag. ... "
" ... Light and compact yet worth Ur life in the wilderness. ... "
" ... Easy to carry ... "
" ... Bought for emergency backpack. ... "
" ... Super light, easy to carry / store, an absolute must-have survival type item, love it ! ... "
Ease of Use
21easy, use, lightweight, pretty, pack
+100%
" ... The set up was pretty easy, I was able to immediately install it into my life., Small and compact I can go anywhere. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... After that, the rest of the sips were easy. ... "
" ... Like the LifeStraw it's actually pretty lights for the easy to work with and it's nice to have around. ... "
" ... Handy size easy to use better to have it and not need it. ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Looks easy to use . ... "
Storage
18bag, water, must, bottles, bags
+78%
-22%
" ... nice addition to my bug out bag ... "
" ... Putting together survival bags, this is a perfect addition. ... "
" ... These are great and are in my disaster bag. ... "
" ... It is an advantage to carry this around with you instead of bottles of water or a hydration pack. ... "
" ... Long shelf life (unused). ... "
" ... A must have for your ‘bug-out’ bag. ... "
" ... looks good in my bug-out bag. ... "
" ... Added it to my go bag. ... "
Cleaning
17water, taste, drink, clogged, tap water
+71%
-29%
" ... to have clean water for up to a year for 10$ that could be invaluable someday. ... "
" ... I now live in an area where the tap water is extremely clean and almost everyone drinks tap water. ... "
" ... Nothing like clean healthy water when you need it!! ... "
" ... Beats having no clean water! ... "
" ... I got to drink directly from the most clean amazing sweet stream without the risk of something terrible happening inside. ... "
" ... 5 tiny sips and you get instant, clean, pure tasting water. ... "
" ... It's super nice that I can just fill up a glass with tap water, suck some of it up to brush/rinse with, and then still have something available to drink before I can go get a refill on clean water. ... "
" ... Dont forget to soak it in clean water before you start. ... "
Price
15worth, product, use, sale, brainer
+93%
-7%
" ... This straw is so amazing for the price!! ... "
" ... Works great and worth the money ... "
" ... They're 20 bucks . ... "
" ... on sale for 14$ its a no brainer ... "
" ... Great product at a Great price ! ... "
" ... Best and most worth it purchase! ... "
" ... Excellent device and very fairly priced. ... "
" ... Sale price, could not pass these up. ... "
Delivery
14arrived on time, product, fast, described, speedy
+93%
-7%
" ... Fast delivery and was as described. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and exactly as described and pictured. ... "
" ... The item arrived on time and undamaged. ... "
" ... Perfect for hurricane box! ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Good price, speedy delivery. ... "
" ... Quality product, quickly received. ... "
" ... Quick delivery on a great product! ... "
As Gift
12one, gifts, christmas, bought, appreciated
+100%
" ... Got this as a gift for my brother who will be doing firefighting work in northern Idaho this summer. ... "
" ... A gift well received. ... "
" ... He greatly appreciated the gift and is now prepared for all the pond drinking he can get. ... "
" ... Appreciated as a stocking stuffer! ... "
" ... We bought this as a gift, and I kind of want one myself now. ... "
" ... Boyfriend loved the gift to taking hiking with him. ... "
" ... This was the number one gift my 10 year old wanted for Christmas and against my better judgment I bought it for her, knowing she’d drink natural water. ... "
" ... This was a gift. ... "
Product Reliability
12years, using, stopped working, clogged, sick
+42%
-58%
" ... After a few small sips it was clogged and stopped working all together. ... "
" ... The date is expired because it’s dated 2018. ... They are only good for three years so I got a bad one. ... "
" ... Stopped working within the first hour of use. ... "
" ... I’ve had two break in the last couple months and I didn’t even run a gallon through either one. ... "
" ... It clogged and couldn't be used again. ... "
" ... Unfortunately it stopped working after the first time we used it. ... "
" ... clogged quickly - second use ... "
Marketplace
10works, use, thank, product, never
+100%
" ... Thankfully, I never needed to use it while I was in the Amazon. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... SELLER HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... They were quick to get out the product. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank God we never had to use them ... "
For Kids
9use, got, two, one, hiking
+78%
-22%
" ... My 19 yr old son went to Mexico. ... "
" ... I got it for my outdoorsy nephew, and he loved it. ... "
" ... I bought both my adult kids these for Christmas. ... "
" ... My kids think they are the best. ... "
" ... for our hiking kids. ... "
" ... Very handy when my kids and I where on a hike. ... "
Fit
8fit, bottle, bag, tool, straw
+63%
-38%
" ... Fits snug in my go bag and is easy to clean. ... "
" ... My straw actually fits in my first aid kit. ... "
" ... Why did I buy a two pack with the wild weather I decided to put one in the glove compartment of the car and keep one around the house. ... "
" ... This will fit well into a crowded stocking. ... "
" ... This lifestraw is a very powerful tool that is easy to use, compact and will fit in any bag or car console or glove box and filters hundreds of gallons of water. ... "
Capacity
7one, emergency, room, outdoors, everyone
+100%
" ... Have always been an active outdoors person/family. ... "
" ... Hardly takes up any room, adds very little weight, and performs like a champ! ... "
" ... Haven't had to use it yet, but great to have around in the car or house in case of emergency. ... "
" ... Bought one for all of my family members to add to their emergency cart. ... "
" ... Love it and got one for everyone in family! ... "
" ... As an outdoors loving family we had high hopes for the LifeStraw. ... "
Cover
7must, go bag, go, bag, backpack
+100%
" ... A must for your go-bag. ... "
" ... Added it to my go bag. ... "
" ... I got this for my bug out bag. ... "
" ... A must have for your ‘bug-out’ bag. ... "
" ... nice addition to my bug out bag ... "
" ... I have it ready in my bug out bag. ... "
" ... looks good in my bug-out bag. ... "
Build Quality
6yet, used, protection, case, time
+83%
-17%
" ... Haven’t had to use it yet but feel safe knowing I have it just in case. ... "
" ... Layer your protection. ... "
" ... looks good in my bug-out bag. ... "
" ... However, the build and quality of the LifeStraw is almost perfect. ... "
" ... Still, feels pretty sturdy ... "
Battery Life
6saver, real
+83%
-17%
" ... A real life saver in a pinch ... "
" ... Perfect for emergency disaster packs. ... "
" ... It’s a life saver ... "
" ... Long shelf life (unused). ... "
" ... A real life saver. ... "
Overall performance
5super
+80%
-20%
" ... A little hard to suck at first, but does a good job. ... "
" ... I love this product for being lightweight, and it actually does the job. ... "
Weight
5light, easy to use, compact, carry
+100%
" ... This simple, economic, light-weight device may be the best investment you can make for your survival in an emergency. ... "
" ... Light weight and cost effectiveness are everything in this regards. ... "
" ... It’s well built, compact, and very light weight to carry. ... "
" ... My daughter is a mountain hiker and light weight gear is essential. ... "
Remote
4hiking, camping
+100%
" ... Highly recommend for anyone heading out into the woods or traveling to remote places. ... "
" ... Great for hiking and remote camping. ... "
" ... Remote desert hiking when we got to known water source it was contaminated. ... "
" ... I keep one of these in my pack when hiking or going anywhere remote, as well as in my fishing tackle box on the lake. ... "
Freebies
4survival, emergency, addition, bought
+100%
" ... purchased this for a survival kit. ... "
" ... Great addition to prepping kit! ... "
" ... Mandatory for a survival kit! ... "
" ... A perfect addition to an emergency preparedness kit. ... "
Product As Described
4described, advertised, received, item
+100%
" ... Item received and as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
Comfort
3neck, mouth, like, carry, around
+67%
-33%
" ... ergo, I can’t review it’s effectiveness. ... "
" ... Everyone should have these on hand. ... "
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Specifications
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Weight: 280.66 grams
Size: 96 meters