This is a longterm water solution. It will allow you to use almost any watersource and turn it into drinkable water. Note: This is a "bigger" bag than the family size. We reccomend using both, as a backup systems for one of the most important preparation issues imaginable: Water.
LifeStraw Mission Water Purification System
WHERE TO BUY
The Essentials
Importance: CRUCIAL
Bottom line: A longterm, sustainable solution for turning dirty water into drinkable stuff.
Recommended for: Home Shelter, Away Shelter
No. of units recommended: One (1) in each shelter.
Price: Around $110. Not cheap. Highly worthwhile.
Field Notes
The LifeStraw products are amazing. They're used around the Third World, in places like Haiti. However, do be aware that will NOT filter out chemicals, like lead, which are inside the water itself. For more information on water solutions, go to our section on Water 101.
