4.51 of 5 starsLifeStraw - Peak Gravity Filter with Storage Bag - Water filter
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Material information & features
- Recommended use:
- camping, trekking
- Other material information:
- 840D polyamide, TPU coated
- Mechanism:
- gravity filter with a storage bag, hollow fibre filter
- Sterilization:
- bacteria, parasites, microplastics, suspended solids
- Packed dimensions:
- 35.6 cm x 59.7 cm per bag
- Volume:
- 8 l
- Weight:
- 966 g
- Includes:
- one waste water bag, one drinkable water bag, one hose (70 cm)
- Misc:
- pore size: 0.2 micrometres
- Item No.:
- 538-0209
Hi Jo,
Rainwater might not be safe for household use without additional treatment.
Before using collected rainwater for drinking, bathing, or cooking, consider whether treatment is needed to make it safe. Testing the water can determine if there are harmful germs, chemicals, or toxins in it. Water treatment options include filtration, chemical disinfection, or boiling. Filtration can remove some germs and chemicals. Treating water with chlorine or iodine kills some germs but does not remove chemicals or toxins. Boiling the water will kill germs but will not remove chemicals.
This filter removes parasites , bacteria , micro plastics but not metals or chemicals. Basically , this will not be suitable.
I think the Grayl UltraPress or GeoPress will be better options for your needs:
Removes: Waterborne pathogens (99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.9% of protozoan cysts), including Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, Norovirus, Giardiasis, Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, Cholera, Salmonella, Dysentery and more.
Filters: Particulates (sediment, microplastics) and ultra-powdered activated carbon adsorbs many chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, VOCs, flavors and odors
thank you!