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This $18 ‘straw’ turns any water into safe drinking water

Published Jul 12th, 2019 8:08PM EDT

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If you regularly go camping or hiking, you’re undoubtedly smart enough to ensure that you bring plenty of fresh water with you. You can never be too safe though, and it’s always better to be prepared in the event that something happens. The Etekcity Water Filter Straw is the perfect tool to keep on you in case you ever run out of fresh water. You can use it to pull water from any source, and it’ll use its 1500L three-stage filter to clean out 99.9999% of all dangerous waterborne bacteria like salmonella, cholera, and even E. coli. This could literally be the most important $16 you ever spend.

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Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

  • 3 STAGE ADVANCED FILTRATION: includes pre-filter, activated carbon filter and 0. 01 Microns hollow fiber UF membrane inline filter; removes 99. 99999% of waterborne bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera, and E. coli
  • SAFETY TESTED: This water purifier has been tested by the TÜV SÜD Institute and meets EPA Water Quality Standards. The pouch is FDA Compliant in accordance with 21 CFR 180. 22 to ensure maximum quality and safety
  • DEPENDABLE ACCESSORIES: The filter kit comes with a foldable water pouch for collecting water, a longer straw to attach to the filter, and a syringe for cleaning and lifetime extension
  • PREPAREDNESS: Small and lightweight, ideal for backpacking, camping, hiking, scouting, and more. Store in emergency preparedness kits and survival bags to constantly be prepared for when disaster strikes
  • FILTER MORE: This filter will provide up to 1500 liters of safe drinking water from any source like creeks and streams whether clean or dirty
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