The LifeStraw filters (LifeStraw, LifeStraw Go and LifeStraw Steel) remove 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa from the water using hollow fibre membrane micro filtration. Their 0.2 micron pores physically remove bacteria and protozoa from the water. This meets the US EPA standards for drinking water. LifeStraw filters yield 1,000 liters (264 gallons) of drinking water.

LifeStraw purifiers (LifeStraw Family and LifeStraw Mission) remove 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.999% of viruses and 99.99% of protozoa from water using hollow fiber membrane ultra filtration. Their 0.02 micron pores physically remove bacteria, viruses and protozoa from the water. These purifiers meet US EPA standards for drinking water. LifeStraw purifiers produce 4,755 gallons (18,000 litres) of drinking water.

Lifestraw PersonalTest

Test carried out in Lake Annecy, in streams in Corsica, in the Alps and also in puddles.

Advantages of the Lifestraw Personalfilter straw

- 57 grams and 22.5 centimetres long

- You have to suck it up to be able to drink without it being too much, it's quite simple. The water tastes as pure as if you were drinking spring water.

- Very easy to use, after each use, for a better hygiene it is better to blow to empty the remaining water.