Features
• Protects against bacteria, parasites, microplastics, lead, heavy metals, chlorine, pesticides, herbicides, organic chemicals, dirt, sand, cloudiness, and odors for improved taste
• Independently lab tested, durable, and BPA-free
• Every refill helps eliminate single-use plastic bottles
Details
LifeStraw Flex is a versatile 2-stage water filtration system that exceeds NSF 53 standards for lead reduction and provides advanced protection against chemicals, bacteria, and parasites. It can be used in five different ways: as a personal straw, with the included soft-touch squeeze bottle, attached to a disposable plastic water bottle, connected to a hydration bladder, or as a gravity filter.
Stage 1 – Membrane Microfilter
• Removes 99.999999% of bacteria (including E. coli, Salmonella)
• Removes 99.999% of parasites (Giardia, Cryptosporidium)
• Removes 99.999% of microplastics, dirt, sand, and cloudiness
• Lifetime: 2,000 L (500 gallons)
• Pore size: 0.2 micron
Stage 2 – Activated Carbon + Ion Exchange Filter
• Reduces lead, chlorine, bad taste, odor, and organic chemical matter
• Lifetime: 100 L (25 gallons)
Benefits
• Protects against bacteria, parasites, microplastics, heavy metals (including lead), and chemicals
• Improves taste by reducing chlorine and odor
• Can be used in 5 configurations: straw, squeeze bottle, gravity bag, hydration pack inline, or disposable bottle attachment
• Compact and ultralight—filter + 22 oz (0.7 L) bottle weighs only 3.15 oz (89 g)
• Long-lasting filtration system: membrane microfilter lasts up to 2,000 L; carbon + ion exchange lasts up to 100 L
• Every purchase provides one child with one year of safe water
Specifications
• Membrane microfilter: 99.999999% bacteria reduction, 99.999% parasite reduction, 99.999% microplastic reduction
• Activated carbon + ion exchange: protects against lead, chlorine, and odor
• Meets NSF 42 (chlorine reduction)
• Meets NSF 53 (lead reduction)
• Meets US EPA & NSF P231 standards (bacteria & parasite removal)
• Microfilter lifespan: 500 gal | 2,000 L
• Carbon + ion exchange filter life: 26 gal | 100 L
• Filter size: 6.4 x 1.5 in | 22.9 x 2.5 cm
• Hose length: 27.5 in | 70 cm
• Gravity bag volume: 1 gal | 3.7 L
• Gravity bag size: 18.7 x 10.6 in | 47.5 x 27 cm
• Weight: 6.9 oz | 196 g
• Flow rate: 0.125 gal/min | 0.5 L/min
• BPA-free materials
• Replaceable filters and parts
Includes
• LifeStraw Flex filter
• 1-gallon gravity bag
• Quick-connect hose
• Backwashing syringe
