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LifeStraw Family 1.0 Portable Gravity Powered Water Purifier for Emergency Preparedness and Camping

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,690 ratings
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Material
Plastic
Capacity
18 Liters
Included Components
LifeStraw Family Purifier
Purification Method
Hollow Fiber Membrane, Activated Carbon

About this item

  • Award-winning LifeStraw Family is used by over 13,200,000 people worldwide
  • Surpasses EPA standards for water purifiers: removes 99.99% viruses, 99.9999% bacteria and 99.9% protozoan cysts to 0.02 microns
  • Purifies 18,000 liters/4755 gallons WITHOUT iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals; Clean drinking water for a family of four for 3 years
  • Gravity filter - pour water in the top and clean water comes out the bottom; Comes in a sealed bag, perfect for storing for emergencies
  • Flow rate of 9 -12 liters per hour

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 9 x 4.5 inches; 1.5 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ LSF101402
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-Adult
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 3, 2013
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ LifeStraw
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FM9OBQS
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Korea, Republic of
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,690 ratings

Product Description

Surpasses EPA standards for water purifiers: removes 99.99% viruses, 99.9999% bacteria and 99.9% protozoan cysts to 0.02 microns


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Traveling abroad

Gives you peace of mind when abroad. LifeStraw Family removes bacteria, parasites (including Salmonella, E-coli, Giardia) and viruses. Reliable and effective, LifeStraw products are the perfect accessory for international travel.

Camping and hiking

LifeStraw Family is the perfect water filter for hiking and camping. Fill in the roll bag and collect safe water in a glass or bottle in minutes. It's the fastest way to filter - never pump or wait for chemicals to react again.

Emergency preparedness

Having a LifeStraw Family purifier on hand allows access to clean, safe drinking water in the event of a natural disaster or survival situation. There are no batteries to replace and no moving parts to wear out, and LifeStraw products do not expire. Perfect for a home emergency kit.

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Removes bacteria and parasites
Reduces chemicals - - -
Reduces heavy metals - - - -
Removes viruses - - -
Filter capacity 4000 Liters 4000 Liters (microbiological filter) and 100 Liters (carbon capsule) 4000 Liters (microbiological filter) and 100 Liters (carbon capsule) 2000 Liters (microbiological filter) and 100 Liters (carbon capsule) 18,000 Liters

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  • LifeStraw Family Purifier
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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    1,690 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the weight, cost and ease of use of the water purification unit. For example, they mention it's very lightweight, easy to set up and operate, and provides clean drinking water without the use of iodine, bleach, chlorine or any other chemicals. That said, opinions are mixed on taste.

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    169 customers mention148 positive21 negative

    Customers generally like the quality of the water purification unit. They say it works well, is well-made, and works just as advertised. Customers also mention that it lasts years and provides significant peace of mind. They also mention it's a good filter for camping and a handy little water filtration device.

    "Good quality and reasonably priced" Read more

    "Have not used yet. Seems to be well built and worth the price." Read more

    "Have not used it, purchased for Emergencies. It appears solid and well built, worth the money...." Read more

    "The LifeStraw is good filter for camping, but we're using this to filter collected rainwater for use on houseplants and an Aerogarden hydroponics..." Read more

    65 customers mention61 positive4 negative

    Customers find the cost of the water purification unit to be super affordable, worth the money, and economical for emergency situations. They say it lasts years and saves a lot of money compared to Brita filters. Customers also mention that it's great insurance for a time when water may be scarce.

    "Good quality and reasonably priced" Read more

    "Have not used yet. Seems to be well built and worth the price." Read more

    "...It appears solid and well built, worth the money...." Read more

    "...Gravity fed water on demand. Plus is the lowest priced filter I could find on amazon that also deals with viruses. Works great for home/car use...." Read more

    57 customers mention57 positive0 negative

    Customers find the water purification unit to be a great addition to their survival supplies and an emergency kit. They also say it's a life-saving product that works as advertised.

    "...It is great for an emergency kit but can easily be carried for primitive camping and hiking. It is light and doesn't take up a lot of room...." Read more

    "...Well made, light & not too big, easy to take along on a camping trip or to add to stock of supplies for emergency situations...." Read more

    "Perfect for traveling the country and camping in the National Forests...." Read more

    "...I highly recommend this very inexpensive, lightweight and valuable camping equipment. It made our stay in the backcountry much more enjoyable...." Read more

    45 customers mention40 positive5 negative

    Customers like the ease of cleaning the water purification unit. For example, they say it filters water very well, and it's easy to clean out the filter. Some mention that the product is clunky to use, and some say it'll provide clean drinking water in an emergency.

    "...We poured a small glass. The water was perfectly clear, no odor, so I took in a mouthful...." Read more

    "...The water itself is pretty clean, but I didn't trust it. Plus we did want to be able to filter rainwater for drinking in an emergency...." Read more

    "...Definitely some quality issues with this unit. The water is good and so far I have no health issues drinking it...." Read more

    "...It is easy to use and sets up well for purifying water just about anywhere...." Read more

    40 customers mention38 positive2 negative

    Customers find the water purification unit easy to use. They mention it's simple and portable, and a child can set it up and use it in no time flat. Customers also appreciate the clear, concise, and simple to follow instructions.

    "...First off, the directions are very clear, concise and simple to follow...." Read more

    "...appreciated that it is very lightweight and portable, and it was so easy to use...." Read more

    "...Family 1.0 Water Purifier came well-packaged and with fairly easy to understand instructions...." Read more

    "...It took me a few times to figure it out, but now I am a pro. It's easy to use, and if you set yourself up with everything you need it does not..." Read more

    24 customers mention18 positive6 negative

    Customers like the size of the water purification unit. For example, they say it's light, compact, and easy to store. Some say it can handle a lot of water at once, and is large enough to give everyone a good drink in a reasonable time. That said, most are happy with the size and portability of the product.

    "...We appreciated that it is very lightweight and portable, and it was so easy to use...." Read more

    "...It is not bulky, coming in a size that fits well into plastic tub...." Read more

    "This is large and perfect for a household in case of emergency. It is easy to use and sets up well for purifying water just about anywhere...." Read more

    "...Main tube is not the standard 1/4 hydration tube size though. It is a little bit bigger...." Read more

    21 customers mention17 positive4 negative

    Customers like the weight of the water purification unit. They mention that it is lightweight, not bulky, and easy to carry. Some say that the water is heavy and cumbersome to carry, but the unit is portable and easy.

    "...We appreciated that it is very lightweight and portable, and it was so easy to use...." Read more

    "...It is not bulky, coming in a size that fits well into plastic tub...." Read more

    "...I lived through that.. I love that this is lightweight, simply packaged, and does what i need it to in the event I need to purify water...." Read more

    "...Well made, light & not too big, easy to take along on a camping trip or to add to stock of supplies for emergency situations...." Read more

    33 customers mention19 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the taste of the water after going through the filter. Some mention that it tastes good, while others say it's very bad and has an almost medicinal taste.

    "...Absolutely no ill effects at all. The water tasted great!! My girlfriend and I highly recommend the Lifestraw Family!..." Read more

    "...Started feeling kind of worse for wear and noticed the water always tasted a little funny. Then my boss recommended that I don't drink tap water...." Read more

    "...a couple of gallons through the filter and that has greatly reduced the slight plasticky taste to the water, and I fully expect that too to go away..." Read more

    "I bought it to refill 5gal jugs with tap water, but the plastic taste was too much. I tried to flush it with no success...." Read more

    Cheapest solution to remove viruses.
    5 Stars
    Cheapest solution to remove viruses.
    How does one know that a product like this REALLY works? Reviews and company reputation pretty much are your only options, short of finding your friendly neighborhood industrial polluter or livestock farm, and drinking from their water discharge. Since I didn't have the time to do that, I went with Lifestraw. If this works as an everyday water purifier for families in some of the worst parts or Africa, it certainly works for the occasional user like me. I absolutely needed the capability to filter viruses since my travel often takes me to third-world countries, and nothing else does that in this price range other than a couple of products from far less reliable companies. I've run a couple of gallons through the filter and that has greatly reduced the slight plasticky taste to the water, and I fully expect that too to go away with some more use.EDIT: We've successfully used this on a 10 day backpacking trip through Asia where our main source of water was the bathroom tap at hotels. Had exactly zero issues. In order to reduce the bulk, I removed the blue 2L bucket and simply plugged in a 3L water bladder bought on Amazon. Worked beautifully!
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