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LifeStraw: Pure Water for the Neediest

The LifeStraw was developed in order to provide clean water to people in developing countries, but it is inspiring me to think about water filtration options for camping and hiking trips, or even for my earthquake emergency kit, because you never know when you’ll need potable water.

Hydro Photon SterPen

I like the Hydro Photo SteriPen Hand Held UV water purifier because it seems really effective, but it uses batteries, and I want something that doesn’t require an energy source.

Katadyn Exstream XR Water Purifier

The Katadyn Exstream XR Water Purifier might be the ideal option for me. It is the only EPA Registered purifier bottle, and it doesn’t need batteries, which is great. It’s also BPA-free, which is even better. But I have read a few reviews that aren’t that great, so I am a bit hesitant to drop the cash on it.

MSR Hyperflow Microfilter Water Filter

I also really like the MST Hyperflow Microfilter Water Filter, but you need to provide a container like a water bottle in order to use it, which you might not have in a water emergency.

I haven’t found anything quite like the LifeStraw that is available for retail purchase in the US, but I will keep my fingers crossed, because it is really an ideal water purification device.

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Posted on Jul 16, 2008 in camping supplies
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4 comments

1 GB { 07.16.08 at 7:54 pm }

Wow, that is insane! And really awesome.

2 Safe water shortage…solution : What My World’s Like { 07.18.08 at 4:09 am }

[...] Go here if you’d like to help by the safe water shortage crisis by donating a LifeStraw family.  Read more about the LifeStraw here.  Learn more about portable water systems here. [...]

3 TV Revival { 07.25.08 at 5:03 pm }

that is crazy futuristic! next thing you know, scientists will find a way to ferment wine in two seconds! that’ll be the day….

4 Back From Vacation and All Shaken Up — Outdoor Urbanite { 07.30.08 at 3:30 pm }

[...] be on the safe side next time and have both filled, just in case. We also need to get some sort of water purification device or purification [...]

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