Access Clean Drinking Water Anywhere with the LifeStraw
Running out of water in the backcountry is dangerous — and carrying every litre you'll need is heavy and impractical.
The LifeStraw lets you drink safely straight from the source. Dip it into a river, lake or stream and sip through the straw; the hollow-fibre membrane filters out the nasties before the water reaches your mouth — no pumping, no batteries, no chemicals.
It weighs next to nothing and lives in a pocket or pack, making it the cheap insurance every hiker and camper should carry.
Filters the dangerous stuff
Removes bacteria, parasites, microplastics and sediment, turning questionable backcountry water into safe drinking water.
No power or chemicals
No batteries, no iodine tablets, no waiting — just sip through the straw and drink.
Ultralight and pocketable
At well under 60g, it's light enough that there's no excuse to leave it behind.
Long lifespan
A single filter treats thousands of litres before it needs replacing, so it lasts trip after trip.
Best for
- Hiking
- Backcountry trips
- Emergency kits
- Day packs
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Our final opinion on this gadget
For the weight and the price, the LifeStraw is one of the most sensible safety items you can pack. It won't replace a gravity filter for camp cooking, but as a personal, drink-anywhere backup it's superb.
Toss one in every day pack and you'll never be caught short of safe water on the trail.
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