LifeStraw Family 1.0 Portable Gravity Powered Water Purifier for Emergency Preparedness and Camping
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Brand | LifeStraw |
Special Feature | Durable,Portable |
Product Dimensions | 11"L x 9"W x 4.5"H |
Package Information | Bag |
Power Source | Non Electric |
Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
Model Name | Family 1.0 |
Maximum Flow Rate | 12 Liters Per Hour |
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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
- Best Sellers Rank: #15,787 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
Surpasses EPA standards for water purifiers: removes 99.99% viruses, 99.9999% bacteria and 99.9% protozoan cysts to 0.02 microns
From the brand
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From a simple straw
LifeStraw began as a simple mesh filter to help eradicate Guinea worm disease by removing the parasite from drinking water.
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LifeStraw gives back
For every product purchased, a school child in need receives safe water for a year.
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A better water filter is here
LifeStraw Home removes 30+ contaminants including bacteria, microplastics, and PFAS—all in a sleek, award-winning modern design.
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How did we get our start?
It all began with a simple idea: a mesh filter designed as a straw to fight guinea worm disease. In 1994, LifeStraw partnered with The Carter Center to design a simple mesh filter to remove Guinea worm larvae from drinking water. Since then we have designed water filtration for outdoors and home.
What makes our products unique?
Every LifeStraw product removes bacteria, parasites, and microplastics.
Why do we love what we do?
We have humanitarian roots and believe that impact matters. To us, it's not just water filters, its ensuring equitable access to safe water for all
From the manufacturer
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Traveling abroadGives 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 hikingLifeStraw 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 preparednessHaving 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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Ideal for | Trail running, Hiking, Emergency preparedness | Everyday use, traveling abroad, Hiking | Everyday use, traveling abroad, Hiking | Everyday use, traveling abroad, Hiking | Camping, Emergency preparedness |
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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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The reason I'm writing this review now is to get the word out about Lifestraw. This is the second best unit I know of. It filters 4,755 gallons of water down to 0.02 microns which is enough to filter out viruses and bacteria etc. The absolute best filter I found (the Survivor Filter PRO) was twice as good bc it went down to 0.01 microns and did like 25,000 gallons or something and they both cost about the same. The reason I chose Lifestraw is because it's gravity fed and you can hook up a large water bladder or tank etc to it to feed it... The 0.02 micron level is way good, much better in fact than most water filters sold (which are generally rated at 0.20 microns) and so safe to use and have sold like 5 million units worldwide. The Survivor Filter PRO's .01 micron filter has to be hand pumped 50 times to get a 500ml (about a pint) little water bottle full of water and it uses multiple filters that need replacing etc. There is no way I could see the tiny looking hand pump lasting long enough to pump 100,000 liters. That comes out to 379 pumps for one gallon of water. 100,000L's = 10,000,000 pumps. Wow! The pump in the picture looks plastic but I seriously doubt that if it was metal and with ball or roller bearings, that it will last that many pumps, lol. But seriously, I don't see myself pumping this thing 50 times every hour to get some safe water. I'd rather just dump some water in the feed hopper (my words for it) and come back in an hour and get 2.4 to 3.2 gallons of purified water. That's an average of 2.8 gallons of water in an hour with no work, no pumping.
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Pros:
1.Large reservoir and great filter capacity for long term use with multiple people.
2. Gravity feed. No pumping, no seals to wear our or mechanical devices to break. Gravity feed is the way to go if you can handle a larger unit like this.
3.Filters viruses as well as the usual bacteria and protozoa that most filters are limited to.
4. Durable and easy to use. No need to keep an instruction manual.
Cons:
1. The bag it comes in is kind of useless as a storage container after you open it. A storage box would have made this thing perfect.
Great quality and performance overall.