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Whether you plan to camp in the wilderness or hike in a blizzard this summer, it’s never a bad idea to have the necessities of “break the glass when necessary” emergencies on hand. You definitely want to throw such an item in your backpack? Lifestraw personal water filter, it allows you to get clean drinking water instantly. Although it usually sells for US$29.95, it will only sell for US$13.50 on this Prime Day.
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We haven’t formally reviewed Lifestraw, but it has nearly 65,000 enthusiastic reviews and an almost perfect average of 4.8 stars from customers who use it to convert water from lakes, springs, and other suspicious water sources into drinkable H2O. One buyer wrote that they were able to turn “the most disgusting-looking crack water with brown scum” into agua that tasted like fresh spring water.
Our update editor Séamus Bellamy has also used this device and found it to work well-please note that it may require some patience as it is not the most user-friendly and may require some tricks to work. If you have extra funds, he recommends Katadyn Steripen UV water purifier for those who are looking for a smoother experience, $72.98. But if not, this cheaper option will get the job done at a critical juncture.
So how does it work? According to the company, this plastic water filter uses microfiltration membranes to remove 99.999999% of bacteria and parasites as well as microplastics from the water, making almost any H2O source you encounter drinkable. According to reports, if used properly, each filter can provide up to 4,000 liters of clean and safe drinking water. Moreover, you can be satisfied with your purchase because the company vowed to provide safe drinking water for a child who needs the entire school year in every Lifestraw sale.
Lifestraw weighs almost zero, only 0.01 pounds, and is light enough to easily carry out the next outdoor adventure.
If you have been thinking about choosing one for yourself or a friend or family member who likes to be open, now is the time, because Prime Day only lasts until June 22.
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