- Filters up to 4,750 gallons or 18,000 liters of water to 0.02 microns (20 nm).
- Removes minimum 99.999% of viruses (>LOG 5 reduction).
- Removes minimum 99.9999% of bacteria (>LOG 6 reduction).
- Removes minimum 99.99% of protozoan cysts (>LOG 4 reduction).
- Removes minimum 99.999% of Microplastics (>LOG 5 reduction).
- Requires no electrical power, batteries, or replacement parts.
- Requires no running water or piped-in water supply.
- Flow-rate of 9-12 liters/hour.
- Roll-top dry bag is lightweight, compact and easy to fill; fill-marker windows on bag display water level.
- Included shoulder strap makes carrying easy, while also enabling the bag to be hung from a tree.
- Designed to handle turbid and muddy water.
- Internationally recognized & award-winning water filter.
- The LifeStraw Mission is a gravity-powered water purifier employing an award-winning technology that requires no chemicals, batteries or moving parts.
- Clean water exits through 0.02 micron pores in the walls of the hollow fibers, but bacteria, viruses, protozoa and other contaminants are trapped inside and are flushed out by backwashing
- The larger capacity of the Mission water purifier is ideal for providing clean water to multiple people, and is designed for camping, hunting, and other group or family activites, as well as disaster and emergency survival prep kits.
- Produces flow-rate of 9-12 liters (2.4-3.2 gallons) per hour.
- Available in 5 or 12 liter capacity.
Would this work in Haiti to block Cholera?
Yes, life straw is designed to filter the bacteria Cholera from drinking water.
Can dirty water be stored in the blue bag in a backpack?
You could, however you'd need to be sure the top is folded over well and the taps are closed, otherwise it would leak.
Would this be appropriate for use on the Appalachian Trail? Would it survive 5+ months of daily use?
Yes this would be perfect for that application. It would survive 5+ months just fine.
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Compact roll bag reservoir with a wide mouth is easily filled with source water from a stream, river, or lake.