Life Straws are popular with outdoor enthusiasts—particularly hikers and campers who may be far from a safe or reliable water source for days or weeks at a time. A Life Straw uses a hollow fiber membrane to trap contaminants such as parasites and bacteria in its microscopic pores. Water passes through the 0.2-micron pores, while larger microorganisms are trapped before they can enter the body. As a result, a Life Straw is effective for filtering parasites and other microorganisms… but not much else.
Aquaspace® filtered water bottles—particularly the Survivor™ Water Bottle—also use a hollow fiber membrane to remove microorganisms from contaminated water. This effectively removes 99.99% of bacteria, parasites and cysts. Where Aquaspace® bottles go above and beyond is in their chemical reduction capabilities, made possible through the inclusion of the Aquaspace® Compound filter. This compound also removes lead, chlorine, herbicides, pesticides, VOCs and other organic and inorganic chemicals. It’s a more complete filtration solution for cleaner, healthier water on-the-go.