LifeStraw Peak Series 1L Collapsible Water Filter Bottle Blue
Simple and durable, the LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml Bottle with Filter weighs just over 3 ounces and provides runners, hikers, and travelers with a means to not only to carry water but to safely treat it on the go. The membrane microfilter effectively filters up to 500 gallons of water (depending on water quality). This handy all-in-one system acts as both storage and filtration. An internal hollow-fiber filter is 99.999% effective against waterborne bacteria, parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. No pumping is required and there is no need to allow time for purification to occur. Simply fill the flask, screw on the combination filter and cap, and squeeze for clean, safe water! For cleaning, a custom backwash accessory is included to avoid clogs and maintain a fast flow rate. All of the materials used in the filter and soft flask are BPA-free. The collapsible flask holds a little over 20 ounces of water and is made of durable materials for reliable performance during far-flung adventures. The flask cap protects against leakage and has a drinking spout for easy sipping. A smaller screw-top cap keeps the spout clean when not in use. There's also a carry hook for attaching the system to a pack. While designed to be used with the included soft flask, the filter has a threaded bottom that can be used with standard water bottles or other LifeStraw Peak Series systems (both sold separately). The LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml Bottle with Filter is available in your choice of colors.
Simple and durable, the LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml Bottle with Filter weighs just over 3 ounces and provides runners, hikers, and travelers with a means to not only to carry water but to safely treat it on the go. The membrane microfilter effectively filters up to 500 gallons of water (depending on water quality). This handy all-in-one system acts as both storage and filtration. An internal hollow-fiber filter is 99.999% effective against waterborne bacteria, parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. No pumping is required and there is no need to allow time for purification to occur. Simply fill the flask, screw on the combination filter and cap, and squeeze for clean, safe water! For cleaning, a custom backwash accessory is included to avoid clogs and maintain a fast flow rate. All of the materials used in the filter and soft flask are BPA-free. The collapsible flask holds a little over 20 ounces of water and is made of durable materials for reliable performance during far-flung adventures. The flask cap protects against leakage and has a drinking spout for easy sipping. A smaller screw-top cap keeps the spout clean when not in use. There's also a carry hook for attaching the system to a pack. While designed to be used with the included soft flask, the filter has a threaded bottom that can be used with standard water bottles or other LifeStraw Peak Series systems (both sold separately). The LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml Bottle with Filter is available in your choice of colors.
Simple and durable, the LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml Bottle with Filter weighs just over 3 ounces and provides runners, hikers, and travelers with a means to not only to carry water but to safely treat it on the go. The membrane microfilter effectively filters up to 500 gallons of water (depending on water quality). This handy all-in-one system acts as both storage and filtration. An internal hollow-fiber filter is 99.999% effective against waterborne bacteria, parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. No pumping is required and there is no need to allow time for purification to occur. Simply fill the flask, screw on the combination filter and cap, and squeeze for clean, safe water! For cleaning, a custom backwash accessory is included to avoid clogs and maintain a fast flow rate. All of the materials used in the filter and soft flask are BPA-free. The collapsible flask holds a little over 20 ounces of water and is made of durable materials for reliable performance during far-flung adventures. The flask cap protects against leakage and has a drinking spout for easy sipping. A smaller screw-top cap keeps the spout clean when not in use. There's also a carry hook for attaching the system to a pack. While designed to be used with the included soft flask, the filter has a threaded bottom that can be used with standard water bottles or other LifeStraw Peak Series systems (both sold separately). The LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml Bottle with Filter is available in your choice of colors.
Simple and durable, the LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml Bottle with Filter weighs just over 3 ounces and provides runners, hikers, and travelers with a means to not only to carry water but to safely treat it on the go. The membrane microfilter effectively filters up to 500 gallons of water (depending on water quality). This handy all-in-one system acts as both storage and filtration. An internal hollow-fiber filter is 99.999% effective against waterborne bacteria, parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. No pumping is required and there is no need to allow time for purification to occur. Simply fill the flask, screw on the combination filter and cap, and squeeze for clean, safe water! For cleaning, a custom backwash accessory is included to avoid clogs and maintain a fast flow rate. All of the materials used in the filter and soft flask are BPA-free. The collapsible flask holds a little over 20 ounces of water and is made of durable materials for reliable performance during far-flung adventures. The flask cap protects against leakage and has a drinking spout for easy sipping. A smaller screw-top cap keeps the spout clean when not in use. There's also a carry hook for attaching the system to a pack. While designed to be used with the included soft flask, the filter has a threaded bottom that can be used with standard water bottles or other LifeStraw Peak Series systems (both sold separately). The LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 650ml Bottle with Filter is available in your choice of colors.
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LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Water Bottle, Dark Grey, 1 Litre Capacity
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Water filter systems have come a long way, and all of the LifeStraw products I have used have been high-quality and simple to use. The Peak Squeeze is perhaps the easiest to use, as it's a fully self-contained water filtration system. It has a filter and water bottle built into one device. I no longer have to fill the plastic bag and filter at the source. With this system, you can fill the bottle and go! If you need to fill other bottles, the process is simple. Just filter the Peak Squeeze into the other bottles, refill, and repeat. There are three things I loved about this product in particular when compared to other products I have used:- Size - it’s compact. The filter alone is much smaller than the other filters I have used, and the bottle is designed to fold ... MoreWater filter systems have come a long way, and all of the LifeStraw products I have used have been high-quality and simple to use. The Peak Squeeze is perhaps the easiest to use, as it's a fully self-contained water filtration system. It has a filter and water bottle built into one device. I no longer have to fill the plastic bag and filter at the source. With this system, you can fill the bottle and go! If you need to fill other bottles, the process is simple. Just filter the Peak Squeeze into the other bottles, refill, and repeat. There are three things I loved about this product in particular when compared to other products I have used:- Size - it’s compact. The filter alone is much smaller than the other filters I have used, and the bottle is designed to fold as flat as possible when not in use. It easily fits into a backpack or bike bag.- Design - It’s design is simple, but purposeful. The lid, while sometimes a little hard to unscrew, is a great detail. When filling the bottle the entire thing is drenched, probably with contaminated water. To be as safe as possible, you want to dry that off without allowing it to touch drinking surfaces. The lid lets you do this easily and dry the entire thing off without cross contamination. There’s also a little hook and a harder portion at the top which makes storage, carrying, and disassembly all easy.- Durability - Whatever the bottle itself is made of is solid. I always worry with soft water bladders that I will break, puncture, or pop them. I don’t have that concern with this one. I dropped it on some rocks by mistake; no issue. I shoved it in my bag, left it on the ground… I expect this to put up with a lot of abuse.For a day trip, it’s great by itself. For a longer trip, you might consider carrying a backup water source bottle. But, here’s some good news, the filter that comes with this system works with standard water bottle thread sizes! So if you wanted to carry a compact, lightweight water bag or collapsible bottle incase the Peak Squeeze gets a leak, it’ll work! You could even buy bottled water and keep the bottle to refill later to use with this filter.All in all, this is a great water filter, and I recommend it to basically everyone. If you’re new to water filters, start here. It’s easy, and it will build some confidence in drinking “dirty water” sources. LifeStraw specifically makes products designed to be used with 0 experience, and the Peak Squeeze is as simple as it comes! If you’re experienced, then rest assured that the build quality and feature set on this system is solid!
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This filter is fast and can be back flushed to clean. According to the packaging numbers. The 8 log reduction for bacteria (the standard for certification is 6 log reduction 99.9999%). The 5 log reduction for protozoa (the standard is 3 log reduction 99.9%). This makes the filter not only fast, but "good". Filters tend to sacrifice reduction numbers for speed. In fact two of the popular "fast" filters just meet the standard for both bacteria and protozoa.Two complaints. First, a full bag of water will not fill a 1 liter water bottle. You would need to fill the bag twice to get a full bottle. Second, the custom back flush syringe breaks siphon when it is about half full. It leaks air and then the water in the syringe will drain. Even with a half full syringe, you ... MoreThis filter is fast and can be back flushed to clean. According to the packaging numbers. The 8 log reduction for bacteria (the standard for certification is 6 log reduction 99.9999%). The 5 log reduction for protozoa (the standard is 3 log reduction 99.9%). This makes the filter not only fast, but "good". Filters tend to sacrifice reduction numbers for speed. In fact two of the popular "fast" filters just meet the standard for both bacteria and protozoa.Two complaints. First, a full bag of water will not fill a 1 liter water bottle. You would need to fill the bag twice to get a full bottle. Second, the custom back flush syringe breaks siphon when it is about half full. It leaks air and then the water in the syringe will drain. Even with a half full syringe, you can't back flush it is just not enough water. At first I thought the syringe being able to thread on was a great idea. But since the syringe does not work, I tried several different syringes to back flush. The standard Luer lock won't seal (the filter port is too big). A standard catheter tip won't seal (the filter port is too small).Pros:FastBack FlushableSturdy bagFilter can be threaded on water bottleCons:Cannot filter 1 Liter in single fillCustom back flush syringe does not work, cannot be substituted with standard syringeCannot be modified for gravity filtrationWhen threaded on water bottle soft bottle cap is in the way
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This product is what I've needed for backpacking and hiking. There have been many occasions where we are almost to camp but I don't want to take the time to stop and filter water, when I'm low on water, and getting thirsty. With water available in lakes and streams, this is the perfect solution to being able to dip the bottle, quench my thirst, and keep hiking. This also prevents arriving in camp thirsty and possibly dehydrated. With respect to a day hike, where water sources are easy to find, I can carry less water, lessening my load.My 4 star rating is based on taste and the shape of the bottle. With respect to taste, like other products using this type of material (thermoplastic polyurethane), there is a plastic taste that comes with this housing material, ... MoreThis product is what I've needed for backpacking and hiking. There have been many occasions where we are almost to camp but I don't want to take the time to stop and filter water, when I'm low on water, and getting thirsty. With water available in lakes and streams, this is the perfect solution to being able to dip the bottle, quench my thirst, and keep hiking. This also prevents arriving in camp thirsty and possibly dehydrated. With respect to a day hike, where water sources are easy to find, I can carry less water, lessening my load.My 4 star rating is based on taste and the shape of the bottle. With respect to taste, like other products using this type of material (thermoplastic polyurethane), there is a plastic taste that comes with this housing material, which I accept as the downside of this being collapsible and taking up very little space when empty - which can be a great convenience when packing light. With respect to the shape, I wish the bottom could be round and flat. I have another water bottle (different product, and collapsible) that has a flat round bottom that can stand up when full. Overall, I love this whole concept and it will be a must have for backpacking and day hikes in the sierras.
| Your purchase has impact | one purchase, one child, one year of safe water |
| Pore Size | 0.2 microns |
| Water Filter Method | Bottle |
| Cartridge Life | 500 gallons |
| Field Maintainable | Yes |
LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Water Bottle, Dark Grey, 1 Litre Capacity
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Water filter systems have come a long way, and all of the LifeStraw products I have used have been high-quality and simple to use. The Peak Squeeze is perhaps the easiest to use, as it's a fully self-contained water filtration system. It has a filter and water bottle built into one device. I no longer have to fill the plastic bag and filter at the source. With this system, you can fill the bottle and go! If you need to fill other bottles, the process is simple. Just filter the Peak Squeeze into the other bottles, refill, and repeat. There are three things I loved about this product in particular when compared to other products I have used:- Size - it’s compact. The filter alone is much smaller than the other filters I have used, and the bottle is designed to fold ... MoreWater filter systems have come a long way, and all of the LifeStraw products I have used have been high-quality and simple to use. The Peak Squeeze is perhaps the easiest to use, as it's a fully self-contained water filtration system. It has a filter and water bottle built into one device. I no longer have to fill the plastic bag and filter at the source. With this system, you can fill the bottle and go! If you need to fill other bottles, the process is simple. Just filter the Peak Squeeze into the other bottles, refill, and repeat. There are three things I loved about this product in particular when compared to other products I have used:- Size - it’s compact. The filter alone is much smaller than the other filters I have used, and the bottle is designed to fold as flat as possible when not in use. It easily fits into a backpack or bike bag.- Design - It’s design is simple, but purposeful. The lid, while sometimes a little hard to unscrew, is a great detail. When filling the bottle the entire thing is drenched, probably with contaminated water. To be as safe as possible, you want to dry that off without allowing it to touch drinking surfaces. The lid lets you do this easily and dry the entire thing off without cross contamination. There’s also a little hook and a harder portion at the top which makes storage, carrying, and disassembly all easy.- Durability - Whatever the bottle itself is made of is solid. I always worry with soft water bladders that I will break, puncture, or pop them. I don’t have that concern with this one. I dropped it on some rocks by mistake; no issue. I shoved it in my bag, left it on the ground… I expect this to put up with a lot of abuse.For a day trip, it’s great by itself. For a longer trip, you might consider carrying a backup water source bottle. But, here’s some good news, the filter that comes with this system works with standard water bottle thread sizes! So if you wanted to carry a compact, lightweight water bag or collapsible bottle incase the Peak Squeeze gets a leak, it’ll work! You could even buy bottled water and keep the bottle to refill later to use with this filter.All in all, this is a great water filter, and I recommend it to basically everyone. If you’re new to water filters, start here. It’s easy, and it will build some confidence in drinking “dirty water” sources. LifeStraw specifically makes products designed to be used with 0 experience, and the Peak Squeeze is as simple as it comes! If you’re experienced, then rest assured that the build quality and feature set on this system is solid!
This filter is fast and can be back flushed to clean. According to the packaging numbers. The 8 log reduction for bacteria (the standard for certification is 6 log reduction 99.9999%). The 5 log reduction for protozoa (the standard is 3 log reduction 99.9%). This makes the filter not only fast, but "good". Filters tend to sacrifice reduction numbers for speed. In fact two of the popular "fast" filters just meet the standard for both bacteria and protozoa.Two complaints. First, a full bag of water will not fill a 1 liter water bottle. You would need to fill the bag twice to get a full bottle. Second, the custom back flush syringe breaks siphon when it is about half full. It leaks air and then the water in the syringe will drain. Even with a half full syringe, you ... MoreThis filter is fast and can be back flushed to clean. According to the packaging numbers. The 8 log reduction for bacteria (the standard for certification is 6 log reduction 99.9999%). The 5 log reduction for protozoa (the standard is 3 log reduction 99.9%). This makes the filter not only fast, but "good". Filters tend to sacrifice reduction numbers for speed. In fact two of the popular "fast" filters just meet the standard for both bacteria and protozoa.Two complaints. First, a full bag of water will not fill a 1 liter water bottle. You would need to fill the bag twice to get a full bottle. Second, the custom back flush syringe breaks siphon when it is about half full. It leaks air and then the water in the syringe will drain. Even with a half full syringe, you can't back flush it is just not enough water. At first I thought the syringe being able to thread on was a great idea. But since the syringe does not work, I tried several different syringes to back flush. The standard Luer lock won't seal (the filter port is too big). A standard catheter tip won't seal (the filter port is too small).Pros:FastBack FlushableSturdy bagFilter can be threaded on water bottleCons:Cannot filter 1 Liter in single fillCustom back flush syringe does not work, cannot be substituted with standard syringeCannot be modified for gravity filtrationWhen threaded on water bottle soft bottle cap is in the way
This product is what I've needed for backpacking and hiking. There have been many occasions where we are almost to camp but I don't want to take the time to stop and filter water, when I'm low on water, and getting thirsty. With water available in lakes and streams, this is the perfect solution to being able to dip the bottle, quench my thirst, and keep hiking. This also prevents arriving in camp thirsty and possibly dehydrated. With respect to a day hike, where water sources are easy to find, I can carry less water, lessening my load.My 4 star rating is based on taste and the shape of the bottle. With respect to taste, like other products using this type of material (thermoplastic polyurethane), there is a plastic taste that comes with this housing material, ... MoreThis product is what I've needed for backpacking and hiking. There have been many occasions where we are almost to camp but I don't want to take the time to stop and filter water, when I'm low on water, and getting thirsty. With water available in lakes and streams, this is the perfect solution to being able to dip the bottle, quench my thirst, and keep hiking. This also prevents arriving in camp thirsty and possibly dehydrated. With respect to a day hike, where water sources are easy to find, I can carry less water, lessening my load.My 4 star rating is based on taste and the shape of the bottle. With respect to taste, like other products using this type of material (thermoplastic polyurethane), there is a plastic taste that comes with this housing material, which I accept as the downside of this being collapsible and taking up very little space when empty - which can be a great convenience when packing light. With respect to the shape, I wish the bottom could be round and flat. I have another water bottle (different product, and collapsible) that has a flat round bottom that can stand up when full. Overall, I love this whole concept and it will be a must have for backpacking and day hikes in the sierras.
Very nicely sized and not an egregious weight for backpacking. Great for one and would work for two if necessary.Decent flow rate without the painful process of using a pump.Durable and collapsible. I have not performed a stress test but it looks like it will last longer than the collapsible Platypus water bottles I use which eventually fail at the seam.Great long term storage instructions.Syringe drew a lot of air and there didn’t appear to be enough water to fully flush the filter. Loosening the syringe a little to let air in, taking out the syringe plunger, retightening, then filling with clean water and pushing the full syringe of water through the filter several times was far more effective.No visible color coding or warning on dirty/clean sides and ... MoreVery nicely sized and not an egregious weight for backpacking. Great for one and would work for two if necessary.Decent flow rate without the painful process of using a pump.Durable and collapsible. I have not performed a stress test but it looks like it will last longer than the collapsible Platypus water bottles I use which eventually fail at the seam.Great long term storage instructions.Syringe drew a lot of air and there didn’t appear to be enough water to fully flush the filter. Loosening the syringe a little to let air in, taking out the syringe plunger, retightening, then filling with clean water and pushing the full syringe of water through the filter several times was far more effective.No visible color coding or warning on dirty/clean sides and nothing in the instructions. The only thing that came close was in the disclaimer.I will be using this rather than my large bag filter as long as I am not backpacking with a group.
I'm also curious why this has high reviews seeing as how most of those Influenster accounts are more than likely bots.Please take into the account the previous reviews for this product. The product itself is pretty poor, and it's nothing special or convienent in the way LifeStraw markets it. As some have mentioned, the filter is unreliable and if it gets unscrewed the mouthpiece itself potentially becomes compromised to the dirty water. And yes, you cannot get every drop of water out if you leave it in the default configuration.The only way to really use this, reliably, is to NOT have the filter screwed to the bottom, but rather to the top in order to minimize cross contamination. When I tried this out in the field I had accidently unscrewed the filter from the ... MoreI'm also curious why this has high reviews seeing as how most of those Influenster accounts are more than likely bots.Please take into the account the previous reviews for this product. The product itself is pretty poor, and it's nothing special or convienent in the way LifeStraw markets it. As some have mentioned, the filter is unreliable and if it gets unscrewed the mouthpiece itself potentially becomes compromised to the dirty water. And yes, you cannot get every drop of water out if you leave it in the default configuration.The only way to really use this, reliably, is to NOT have the filter screwed to the bottom, but rather to the top in order to minimize cross contamination. When I tried this out in the field I had accidently unscrewed the filter from the top because it simply is just that easy. The way LifeStraw is marketing this product is very deceiving. If you want a safer product with minimized risk just stick to BeFree, Sawyer, or any of those other filters that have been clearly tested for quite some time. Knowing what I know now, this is my backup, backup, backup water filter. In other words, it will probably stay in a bin in my garage until a dire emergency happens.If this product received a better filter that wasn't so poorly designed, it would have my recommendation. The flow is actually pretty incredible, but you just have to keep the filter wet. Of course, in order to do this you have to keep the product in it's default configuration. Do not do that.
This filter system is more than just a filtration, it also doubles as a water bottle that can be used to take along on hikes, bike rides, or in the car on drives. I like the duality of this device/water bottle. It comes with the confidence that I have in the filtration expected from LifeStraw. There is a double-edged sword type of situation with this product; on one hand it is extremely packable and can be rolled/folded into the tiniest of footprints. This flexibility means that it also doesn't have a solid bottom making it easy to stand on a surface the way traditional water bottles do. Bottom line - I'm a fan of this product, highly recommend it and it fits nearly all of my needs for activities. If I really need a hard sided water bottle to stand on a desk, I use ... MoreThis filter system is more than just a filtration, it also doubles as a water bottle that can be used to take along on hikes, bike rides, or in the car on drives. I like the duality of this device/water bottle. It comes with the confidence that I have in the filtration expected from LifeStraw. There is a double-edged sword type of situation with this product; on one hand it is extremely packable and can be rolled/folded into the tiniest of footprints. This flexibility means that it also doesn't have a solid bottom making it easy to stand on a surface the way traditional water bottles do. Bottom line - I'm a fan of this product, highly recommend it and it fits nearly all of my needs for activities. If I really need a hard sided water bottle to stand on a desk, I use something different, but make no mistake this product has become a staple in my active lifestyle.
I was sent this product for review by REI.Pros: The flow rate is nice when the water bottle is full (what if it’s not full? See Cons below.) and the collapsible bottle is useful for storage. It’s nice that the filter comes with a plunger to back flush the filter when it gets dirty or clogged. It filters water as advertised but I think there are better water filters out there.Cons:1. The filter can’t filter all the water in the bottle; it can only filter about 85-90% of it. Why? Because the filter is shaped like a short straw. The filter is 2-3 inches long with one end connected to the output that you drink from and the opposite end opening into the bottle 2-3in for water intake, like a short straw. But this short straw means that as you flip the water bottle ... MoreI was sent this product for review by REI.Pros: The flow rate is nice when the water bottle is full (what if it’s not full? See Cons below.) and the collapsible bottle is useful for storage. It’s nice that the filter comes with a plunger to back flush the filter when it gets dirty or clogged. It filters water as advertised but I think there are better water filters out there.Cons:1. The filter can’t filter all the water in the bottle; it can only filter about 85-90% of it. Why? Because the filter is shaped like a short straw. The filter is 2-3 inches long with one end connected to the output that you drink from and the opposite end opening into the bottle 2-3in for water intake, like a short straw. But this short straw means that as you flip the water bottle upside-down to drink, when the water level drops below 2-3in, the water drops below the opening for the water input and the filter no longer receives water. As a result, you’ll always have a bit of water in the bottle that can never be filtered. I tried various way of scrunching the bottle and trying to squeeze the air out to get the last few inches of water with no success.2. The filter of the Lifestraw is 0.2microns which is small enough to filter most protozoa and bacteria but it is not small enough to filter tiny bacteria like leptospira. This filter would be fine to use in the backcountry of North America (but not Hawaii as Hawaii has leptospira) and probably Europe, but I’m not sure if I’d fully trust this filter in other places around the world without doing some research first. There are many other brands that use filters that are 0.1microns or smaller and can be used in wider variety of places in the world (including Hawaii).3. I don’t recommend the 1L size collapsible bottle as it is awkward to use. When it’s full, it fits into the side pockets of my backpack just fine but as I drink the water, the bottle collapses, becomes floppy, and it becomes more challenging than I’d like to stuff the bottle into the side pockets. Maybe I’m just a person who likes more structure to their water bottles and/or prefers water bladders… or maybe the smaller sized collapsible water bottle might have less of the half-full flopping issue.
Just so you know, I waited 24 hours after drinking lake water from the Collapsible LifeStraw. I didn’t get sick. In short, it did the job. I live in New England where giardia is as common as maple leaves, so that was good news. I also liked how easy it was to use - you scoop, screw and sip. Basically, it’s a Lifestraw stuck inside a collapsible container so no more stressing about having a water source nearby. The backwash syringe to keep the filter clean is a little fiddly at first, but I got the hang of it by the third try. However, I was not thrilled that I couldn’t actually see the water. The collapsible container is made from “BPA free premium materials” (what is this stuff?) which is basically a dark soft bag that squished up to fit inside my jacket pocket. ... MoreJust so you know, I waited 24 hours after drinking lake water from the Collapsible LifeStraw. I didn’t get sick. In short, it did the job. I live in New England where giardia is as common as maple leaves, so that was good news. I also liked how easy it was to use - you scoop, screw and sip. Basically, it’s a Lifestraw stuck inside a collapsible container so no more stressing about having a water source nearby. The backwash syringe to keep the filter clean is a little fiddly at first, but I got the hang of it by the third try. However, I was not thrilled that I couldn’t actually see the water. The collapsible container is made from “BPA free premium materials” (what is this stuff?) which is basically a dark soft bag that squished up to fit inside my jacket pocket. But this meant that I didn’t know if there were particles in the water after filtering. Also, the max fill line on the outside seems sort of useless since I couldn’t really see when I reached it. I also And I don’t see how to clean it other than adding the saline solution recommended for long-term storage. The filter is not supposed to dry out, but I am leary that the inside of the water container never gets completely dry or clean. So thumb’s up on ease of use, convenience and taste and thumb’s down on cleanup. I would have appreciated more specific drawings for how to work the backwash for us visual learners.
I picked up this filter as I was interested in the more durable bag. It looks very similar to the BeFree. The flow rate is great, no issues. The problem comes when doing the actual filtering. As you can see in the product picture, the shadow of filter is visible. The filter is hard sided, and screwed into the top lid. In this configuration, you cannot filter all the water you have collected in the bag. You are easily leaving a few inches in the bag. The only way around this is change this configuration. This requires you to unscrew the filter from the inside, unscrew the mouth piece and screw the end of the filter onto the top, and screw the mouth piece to the top of that. This kills the compactness of the overall package when storing in your bag. You cannot go back ... MoreI picked up this filter as I was interested in the more durable bag. It looks very similar to the BeFree. The flow rate is great, no issues. The problem comes when doing the actual filtering. As you can see in the product picture, the shadow of filter is visible. The filter is hard sided, and screwed into the top lid. In this configuration, you cannot filter all the water you have collected in the bag. You are easily leaving a few inches in the bag. The only way around this is change this configuration. This requires you to unscrew the filter from the inside, unscrew the mouth piece and screw the end of the filter onto the top, and screw the mouth piece to the top of that. This kills the compactness of the overall package when storing in your bag. You cannot go back to the original configuration, in the field, as you would encounter cross contamination.Also, for long term storing, you have to make a salt solution to keep the filter in. It is definitely not as easy as the BeFree with water/bleach, filter, dry.Just curious why so many glowing reviews? Have other not encountered these issues?
I've purchased this for a trip to mexico when I knew I might not have access to purified water.Well, I am back now and I really want other people to know how satisfied I am with this product. I initialy removed the filter and used it just as a normal water bottle because I had access to good water. Later in the trip as I I travelled to more remote locations I installed the filter and kept using it with just tap water from whatever source I could find. I am here alive and well!As log as you understand how it works (read the instructions!) and understand that you must be careful ar not contaminating the drinking area with contaminated water you will be ok.I love the fact you have several options to use this: 1) just as a bottle with no filter, 2) a bottle with ... MoreI've purchased this for a trip to mexico when I knew I might not have access to purified water.Well, I am back now and I really want other people to know how satisfied I am with this product. I initialy removed the filter and used it just as a normal water bottle because I had access to good water. Later in the trip as I I travelled to more remote locations I installed the filter and kept using it with just tap water from whatever source I could find. I am here alive and well!As log as you understand how it works (read the instructions!) and understand that you must be careful ar not contaminating the drinking area with contaminated water you will be ok.I love the fact you have several options to use this: 1) just as a bottle with no filter, 2) a bottle with filter inside, 3) a bottle with filter outside, 4) just the filter itself attached to a standard PEC bottle, 5) just the filter itself dipped into any source of water.Another important thing is to follow the instructions when you plan to sore it for several months after your trip; disinfect everything with a solution of water and bleach then rinse it and fill the bottle with one cup of water mixed with a spoon of kitchen salt and put it away, this will ensure the filter doesn't dry out and there is no mold growing inside.
| Your purchase has impact | one purchase, one child, one year of safe water |
| Pore Size | 0.2 microns |
| Water Filter Method | Bottle |
| Cartridge Life | 500 gallons |
| Field Maintainable | Yes |
