This handy tool is designed to remove 99.99% of bacteria, parasites and microplastics from any freshwater — no complicated set-up or electricity needed.
Weighing just 2 ounces, the LifeStraw is a small buy with a big purpose. The brand says it can remove microplastics, bacteria, parasites and more (including E. coli, Salmonella and Giardia) from just about any water source. One single filter has a long lifespan, providing about 1,000 gallons of clean and safe drinking water — making it well worth the price tag.
(While the device does promise to filter out over 30 contaminants, be sure to check the Lifestraw’s FAQ section to see what the device cannot remove from water, including salt, arsenic, petroleum and trihalomethane, which is a by-product of chlorination.)
Unlike bulky filtreation system or boiling water, this genius straw demands nothing more than a water source and your mouth.
Think of it as a regular straw — only one with potentially life-saving filters.
