I'm traveling to India -- will this work on water there or is it still advisable to drink only sealed bottle water?
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According to the marketing material that comes with the product, LifeStraw is supposed to be able to filter all kinds of water to a point of 99.9% purity. They make no distinction between water in a stream and water in a third world country. I believe that travel to a third world country where sanitation is in question would be an ideal use of LifeStraw. However, personally, if I had properly sealed, bottled water I would prefer to drink that before I resorted to using LifeStraw. LifeStraw may not eliminate smells from the water it filters. Therefore while the water may be clean it may not be appetizing. According to the marketing material that comes with the product, LifeStraw is supposed to be able to filter all kinds of water to a point of 99.9% purity. They make no distinction between water in a stream and water in a third world country. I believe that travel to a third world country where sanitation is in question would be an ideal use of LifeStraw. However, personally, if I had properly sealed, bottled water I would prefer to drink that before I resorted to using LifeStraw. LifeStraw may not eliminate smells from the water it filters. Therefore while the water may be clean it may not... » Read More According to the marketing material that comes with the product, LifeStraw is supposed to be able to filter all kinds of water to a point of 99.9% purity. They make no distinction between water in a stream and water in a third world country. I believe that travel to a third world country where sanitation is in question would be an ideal use of LifeStraw. However, personally, if I had properly sealed, bottled water I would prefer to drink that before I resorted to using LifeStraw. LifeStraw may not eliminate smells from the water it filters. Therefore while the water may be clean it may not be appetizing. « Show Less
1867457
I would think it is okay to use it but if you have access to bottled water I would play it safe and use that. I look at the lifestraw as a last ditch aid in getting drinking water.
1038568
Yes. Ideal for lightweight, ease of carry and pack. THE BEST CHOICE. Water will need to be short bottles. Tall bottles will fall out. Get two small bottles, one for each side, and you can have them refilled free at any food stop.
228198
Yes, it is recommended to use with water only actually. It is good for all engines and can be mixed with coolant or regular H2O.
2175491
Directions say use only with water but I don't see any reason why it won't work in juice. Haven't tried it yet myself but at most you just have to wash the bottle a bit better between times.
2122160
Distilled water is best. If your tap water is low in minerals, it should work fine.
1654541
it's fantastic, but try to only use distilled water. it works better! Its has pressure dial.
2056553
I wouldn't bother. I've seen that at least a dozen times in my life. The biggest offenders seem to be nutritional supplements, instant coffee, and food that is packaged in India. I've always just went ahead and used the product, with no ill effects. There are still a few reputable supplement distributors who ship their product with no seal at all.
987060
This is a portable unit that stuctures water not a filter for another unit. You just pour unstrctured water into the top and have another container under the funneled part. I usually use two water bottles. It works perfectly. You can carry it in your purse or suitcase when traveling. I wouldn't put it in the checked suitcase but in the carry on suitcase because I would worry about it being damaged in route. I have been extremely happy with mine for drinking water and water I use for my plants. You can definitely taste the difference between the unstructured and structured water. I would highly recommend it
1298795
No. This would mess up the filter. If you want to be able to drink anything other than plain water, you should probably get a different bottle, like a Camelback.
240224
It could be. Most beverages seem like they taste better from a glass bottle. This water is sold by the case through Amazon which is probably easier, safer, and less expensive to ship. Glass bottles would certainly be heavier and more costly to pack and ship.
644881
I would recommend them, as one backpacker to another - they're small and light and great to stick into your water bladder. They work similarly to iodine but remove additional things iodine can't and don't leave a dreadful taste. I used them hiking through Africa in September and I did not get sick, so I'd use them again.
1374941
Simply distilled or reverse-osmosis water is fine - BUT make sure you still check the bottle to make sure it is not fortified with any additional minerals.
1719070
Works just fine for me. I use the water bottle for traveling in the hotel rooms. No more nasty trading water.
1730353
1) I found it to be such shoddy junk that I sent it back for a refund toward a better filter. I suggest you do the same. 2) I don't think you want it any looser, 'cause if it is, it'll leak. 3) But if you want to try, Vaseline is about the only lubricant that's safe to use in contact with drinking water that won't rot (like vegetable oil would). It's also good for sealing leaky O-rings (where the filter housing screws into the base).
27412
Of course. I don't have the material handy. I am currently in Nevada, and my bottle is in CA. It is guaranteed to filter out down to beyond the smallest microbes no other filtering system available on the market. The British fellow that developed this filtering system did so on the battle front in Afghanistan. Don't hold me to the country, but he did a fine job. I filtered water from Lake Mead in Nevada. One of the things I noticed most: I didn't crave water as much as I do when I drink from the faucet or water bottles.
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This is a portable unit that stuctures water not a filter for another unit. You just pour unstrctured water into the top and have another container under the funneled part. I usually use two water bottles. It works perfectly. You can carry it in your purse or suitcase when traveling. I wouldn't put it in the checked suitcase but in the carry on suitcase because I would worry about it being damaged in route. I have been extremely happy with mine for drinking water and water I use for my plants. You can definitely taste the difference between the unstructured and structured water. I would highly recommend it This is a portable unit that stuctures water not a filter for another unit. You just pour unstrctured water into the top and have another container under the funneled part. I usually use two water bottles. It works perfectly. You can carry it in your purse or suitcase when traveling. I wouldn't put it in the checked suitcase but in the carry on suitcase because I would worry about it being damaged in route. I have been extremely happy with mine for drinking water and water I use for my plants. You can definitely taste the difference between the unstructured and structured water. I would... » Read More This is a portable unit that stuctures water not a filter for another unit. You just pour unstrctured water into the top and have another container under the funneled part. I usually use two water bottles. It works perfectly. You can carry it in your purse or suitcase when traveling. I wouldn't put it in the checked suitcase but in the carry on suitcase because I would worry about it being damaged in route. I have been extremely happy with mine for drinking water and water I use for my plants. You can definitely taste the difference between the unstructured and structured water. I would highly recommend it « Show Less
1350021
Ask The manufacturer, not me. How should I know. I bought the bottle to be on standby in case of sudden radiation threat.it is natural to assume that it does everything.i would suspect that if radiation was present, that would take care of anything that was living . I have been a satisfied for years using Seychelle's water filter bottles for years. The water sure tastes better and they guarantee that the water filtered is 99.9% pure.