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Pros & Cons
Pros
This straw is very lightweight and as such it will be easy to add to my backpacking gear. Less bulky than the original plastic lifestraws much easier to slip into a pack pocket or emergency kit. At least as important as those if the unthinkable happen... Read More
Sturdy metal construction with a slim plastic carry case. Size is long and wide, and should be stored upright in a case. Nice case and instructions on how to use and store it.
It's like sipping a smoothie through a straw. It’s similar in diameter to those straws for b tea and only a bit longer. Bigger than even a large boba straw.
Its primary utility lies in providing a safe drinking option when other sources are unavailable. The included instructions are very good. Keep in mind when deciding whether to buy a straw filter or some other type of filter is how you expect to need t... Read More
Highlights
Quality
Good product with reliable filtration and durable stainless steel construction.
The filtration is impressively effective, instantly improving taste and eliminating harmful contaminants.
The filter is not replaceable like other lifestraw options.
I try to use safe water whenever possible, and then gravity filtered water with tabs, and then this, if everything else goes up... Read More
Price
Priced around $30, it represents a worthwhile investment for travelers and campers alike.
It is a great value and a fantastic technology.
Expensive but clean water on the go is priceless!
" for that purpose, at around $30, i recommend for anyone who travels or camps.
Packaging/appearance
Everything from the packaging to the actual experience of drinking through this felt very deliberate and well thought-out.
The carrying case made it easy to pack in a bag and carry around.
The box didn't have any sort of tamper proofing.
Although i see some flaws, i also consider what the straw delivers in such a relatively small package: access to clean drinking... Read More
Competitiveness
Lifestraw is the preeminent portable filtration brand for a reason.
Note that the first time drinking from the lifestraw "sip," you most likely have to put more effort in the sipping action becau... Read More
There are better options if you're looking for a powerful filter for outdoor adventures.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
straw, great, clean, easy and through. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 18.8% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 195 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 11 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However the flow rate can be slightly slow requiring steady sipping and it might take a bit to get used to the initial resistance
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I imagine this will do the same
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This feels more geared towards travel and use in questionable restaurants vs wilderness use but i’m sure in a pinch you could press it into service for that purpose as well
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It needs to be stored properly but its very compact and it doesnt take too much force to drink through it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont trust my innards to any nonnamebrand water filtration products
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is a lifestraw cream of the crop
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
For full disclosure i have not been forced to test this out in an emergency to filter gunky water
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It is much larger than a typical straw both in girth and length
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