LifeStraw Peak Series - Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System – 650ml for Trail Running, Through Hiking, Travel, Cycling, and Fishing; Dark Mountain Gray

I used this little filter during plane flights and hotel stays to avoid and uncomfortable tummy issues while on vacation. I hurt my knee and when filled with cold water it doubled as a "ice bag". It isn't very big and it would need frequent filling if you're drinking a lot of liquids. I liked that it's collapsible when empty and didn't take up much room in my carry on. Nice little product.

I've used Lifestraw products for years and this one didn't disappoint. The 1L capacity is convenient for backpacking and canyoneering water storage. I was pleased to find out that the filter can be removed and fits my 600ml trail running hydrapak bottles too. So I dont have to buy an additional filter. I tried a knockoff and ended up breaking the cap which just ended leaking critical drops of water. The Lifestraw one wouldn't have that problem. The flow rate is superior to the knock and filtration must be great because I've used it in water sources with high likelihood of waterborne contaminants (presence of animal and rodent tracks, algae, completely stagnant water) without illness. The taste isn't always the best in some of the more questionable water sources but i dont expect it to turn squirrel broth into Voss water. Just keep the enterics out.

The straws are perfect for your trip to Walt Disney World instead of paying for expensive water. You can take these and fill up your water bottle or buy the life water bottle so highly recommend them.

We bring this on the road so we can filter water in hotels along our route. It’s great because unlike the drinking bottle, you can squeeze water into a coffee pot or hot water heater. My daughter borrowed it to take to a holiday in the DR because she wanted to be sure her water didn’t have any incompatible bugs or contaminants. It works fairly quickly, but we’ve learned to use the water right away rather than store it in the bag. Water sitting in the bag overnight in the fridge developed a funny taste. Not sure if it was from the filter or the bag itself. It does come with its own charcoal filter that is replaceable. The primary filter is good for a really long time. We have Lifewater drinking bottles and a pitcher that haven’t left the water with a funny taste. I think it may be because this bag is designed for hiking and emergencies so the filtration is extremely effective.

I’ve never used anything like this before and I loved it! Purchased the 1L size for my June/July trip to Peru. Let me tell you that the water in Cusco had a strong smell and it ran milky white out of the tap. This filtration system removed all of that! I brushed my teeth, rinsed out refillable water bottles and cups, and washed/rinsed my invisible aligners with this. During long tours I carried it with water and there was no spillage. I loved that I could just squeeze it directly into what I needed (cup, aligners, bottles, my hands). Without squeezing there’s a nice steady flow of water that runs out of the filter which is nice. Initially the water will have like a charcoal taste, but it goes away after a couple of uses. Make sure you backwash the filter and rinse out the bag. It comes with the backwash syringe and it’s easy to use. Hint for removing the filter without it dropping: The top part of the bag is a stiff plastic, hold onto that when removing/twisting the cap for removal. DO NOT hold onto filter inside the bag while you twist off the cap for removal.

Lid seals nicely.

I bought TWO products like this for the first time last fall to prepare for a strenuous, all-day high-altitude hike in back country . They work independently but they also work together, so I appreciate having a backup but I also appreciate the modularity. The beauty of this particular product is that it easily folds up and takes up very little space, yet it’s there when you need it. And I needed it. And was thankful I had it. Seems like a lot of potential risks to screw it up for first time users, but it really is very intuitive. Now I feel like an old pro. Long-term storage and preservation is definitely more complicated than active use. But whatever, you gotta do what you gotta do.

I bought this as a travel water bottle. I had considered the more structured folding ones, but ultimately decided that they were too bulky or didn't have enough reviews to warrant trusting my trip to them. This LifeStraw collapsible bottle rolled up fairly small, and though the filter does take up some space, it's nice to have. The attached, screw-on cap is a useful feature, and even with the filter on, it's easy to drink or squirt water from, though squirting the water only makes water come out at a pretty languid pace. I was impressed with it's durability, as it kicked around in a pretty full backpack, and endured getting scrunched up and squeezed quite firmly, and I never felt like it was going to rip or tear or explode. I had some issues filling and handling the bottle itself, while the top was off. This should be fairly self-evident, but the bottle has no structure, other than the "shoulders" at the very top, where there is a plastic harness for the spout. This means if someone fills the bottle for you, and hands it back to you without the top on, there's not a great way to take it from them without squeezing the pouch and squirting water all over the place (a mistake I made in a coffee shop, nearly ruining their baked goods display). This lack of structure - so useful for when the bottle is empty - makes it hard to handle, and hard to hold, even with the cap on, when drinking or carrying it; it's a floppy mess unless it is absolutely full. The other issue with it is the taste. Many reviewers noted the distinct plastic taste of the water you drink from this bottle. I thought, prior to purchase, "how bad can it be?" Turns out, pretty bad! I've owned this for a month at this point, and it still tastes quite plastic-y. If this is an issue for you, you should definitely keep looking. All in all, this is probably better suited for camping or backpacking than it is for travel or trail running, where you're expecting to handle or carry it. It does produce what I assume is potable water, but boy, does it taste like plastic.

Skickades tillbaks då den var trasig vid leverans. Det märktes att paketet var öppnat innan jag fick det. och korken måste ha varit åtdragen för hårt för gängorna hade spräckt plasten vid flaskhalsen. Att den dessutom var tidigare använd och inte ny i förpackning gjorde mig besviken.

Portable, good size, easy to fill and provides peace of mind where water quality is a concern,

Wat een heerlijk, fijne LifeStraw is dit! Voor het eerste gebruik wel goed de handleiding lezen of de instructievideo van LifeStraw bekijken. Ook om het filter werkend te houden is dit van belang. Om de chemische smaak weg te krijgen heb ik een alternatieve tip: de LifeStraw (ZONDER FILTER!) met wat water en een beetje tandpasta vullen. Dichtmaken en goed schudden dat het lekker gaat schuimen. Vervolgens leeg knijpen en een paar keer naspoelen. Het filter zelf meermaals goed doorspoelen, en daarna heb je misschien nog een beetje mint-smaak van je tandpasta, maar voor de rest heerlijk fris water! Wat heerlijk om veilig water uit de bergstroompjes te kunnen drinken.

Used a few times and so far so good, filled up at few water sources with no ill effects nice and portable. I like the fact you can attach directly to a normal soft drinks bottle. Cleaning isn't too bad, long term storage is a bit challenging requiring to be stored wet. It's great quality though and worth while investment if your a hike or a camper.

Na een paar weken gebruikt werd het steeds moeilijker om eruit te drinken. Er was veel weerstand dus ik probeerde de meegeleverde pomp maar ook dan was het nog niet mogelijk om het weer te gebruiken.