Lifestraw

The triple-filtration system pulls out visible grit and clouding as well as microscopic organisms, delivering water that's both clear and potable

Gear

Grab-and-go survival jug purifies water by the gallon for base camp

We know Lifestraw best for lightweight, ultraportable water filter and purification products aimed at backcountry use, but its all-new Escape is a different beast. The jug supplies groups with over 5 gallons of clean drinking water per fill-up.

The LifeStraw Family water filter is being introduced in Kenya, where it should provide clean drinking water for over 4.5 million people(Photo: Vestergaard Frandsen)

Good Thinking

LifeStraw Family to produce clean water and reduce carbon emissions

The LifeStraw Family water filter is being introduced in Kenya, where it should provide clean drinking water for over 4.5 million people.

Wellness and Healthy Living

Lifestraw mark II - push to expand distribution of upgraded lifesaving invention

Since our first encounter with the Lifestraw personal water purification device, manufacturer Vestergaard Frandsen has upgraded the specifications in response to feedback from the field.

Good Thinking

The LifeStraw makes dirty water clean

More than one billion people – one sixth of the world’s population - are without access to safe water supply. At any given moment, about half of the world's poo