NitroXAdministrator
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18/03/23 06:49 PM
Re: Anyone use lifestraw products?

Or for more efficient larger volume gravity filtering. Useful for refilling a 2, 3, 4 litre camelback. Or larger volumes of water for cooking and camp site use.

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LifeStraw Flex – Water Filter with Gravity Bag

$89.95 inc GST

Lifestraw
Maximize protection and water throughput with this ultralight, compact gravity water filter system. The LifeStraw Flex with gravity bag offers next level protection against bacteria, parasites, and microplastics in addition to lead, chlorine and other contaminants. Ideal for hiking, camping, emergency preparedness and survival. Your purchase has impact: one product, one child, one year of safe water.
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Product Description
Maximize protection and water throughput with this ultralight, compact gravity water filter system built to provide safe drinking water in almost any environment. The LifeStraw Flex with gravity bag offers next level protection against bacteria, parasites, and microplastics in addition to lead, chlorine and other contaminants. The gravity bag features a leak-proof hose connector and a convenient shoulder strap for easy transport and flexibility to hang virtually anywhere. Ideal for hiking, camping, emergency preparedness and survival. Your purchase has impact. For every LifeStraw product purchased, a school child in need receives safe water for an entire school year.

Protects against 99.999999% of bacteria (including E.coli, Salmonella), 99.999% of parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), 99.999% of microplastics, heavy metals, like lead, chlorine, organic chemical matter and turbidity; improves taste
Versatile water filter system, can be used 4 ways: as a personal straw filter, with the included gravity bag, as an in-line filter with most hydration packs or attached to most disposable water bottles
Compact and ultralight, the gravity water filtration system weighs 196 g and can filter a gallon of water in less than 10 minutes
Long-lasting membrane microfilter lasts up to 2,000 L; replaceable activated carbon + ion exchange filter lasts up to 100 L
This product gives back: one purchase, one child, one year of safe water


Specifications

Membrane microfilter removes 99.999999% of bacteria, 99.999% of parasites, 99.999% of microplastics and turbidity (silt, sand, and cloudiness)
Activated carbon + ion exchange filter reduces lead, chlorine and bad odours for improved taste
Meets NSF 42 standard for chlorine reduction
Meets NSF 53 standard for reduction of lead
Meets US EPA & NSF P231 standards for the removal of bacteria and parasites
Membrane microfilter lasts up to 2,000 L, pore size: 0.2 micron
Activated carbon + ion exchange filter lasts up to 100 L
Filter Size: 22.9 x 2.5 cm
Hose Length: 70 cm
Gravity Bag Volume: 3.7 L
Gravity Bag Size: 47.5 x 27 cm
Weight: 196 g
Flow Rate: 0.5 L/min
BPA-free materials
Replaceable filters & parts
Includes: LifeStraw Flex filter, 3.8L gravity bag, quick-connect hose, and backwashing syringe





Pity they don't put the volume more prominently. 3.7 L. 200 gms so not too heavy. 8 minutes to filter a full 3.7 L.



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Additional Information
Weight 0.34 kg
Dimensions 14 × 6.5 × 27.5 cm






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