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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018
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Easy to sip - here’s the trick!
By Alison E. on March 14, 2018
Felt compelled to write this review because of previous reviews I saw. There are several that state it is extremely difficult to suck water out of the straw, and I think I figured out why. If you look at my pic, you’ll see that there is a small piece of cellophane wrapping the tip, and it fits very tightly. If you don’t really look at it, you would not notice it. I didn’t notice at first and when I tried to sip I got a tiny amount of water. Upon further inspection, I figured out that it was actually wrapped. It’s tight so it will take you some effort to remove it, but then it’s no problem. In my pictures you’ll see how it looks different when it’s on, half off, and fully removed. Hope this helps. Also, I have not noticed any leaking problem, although I just got the bottle today.
By Alison E. on March 14, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017
I opened the LifeStraw Go bottle today, read all the instructions and followed them explicitly. I admit to being nervous as this filter is not fine enough to filter viruses like the bigger LifeStraw filters and some other brands of water bottles. As such, I will not give the bottle more than 4 stars without that capability.
In any case, I stopped by Lake Topaz on the California/Nevada border, scooped up some water and sipped it down over the next couple of hours. I'm writing this now 9 hours later and feel no ill effects as of yet. So far so good LifeStraw Go!
After reading so many other reviews, I was skeptical about the suction required to drink and the fragility of this bottle. 1
) suction: I admit I'm surprised at how easy it is to drink from the straw. Although the flow rate might be a little slower than my camelback straw water bottle, it's not a significant decrease. I've got to say, I really don't understand how this is a complaint unless some people are suffering from defective filters or user error.
2) Fragility: The bottle seems sturdy enough so far and although I haven't smashed it against anything, I did gently knock it around with no damage. I plan to use it daily to drink from the mountain streams out here in the Sierra Nevada mountains over the next few weeks and update this review as I go.
Update: So I dropped a few stars on this product because the flow rate decreased to zero after letting it sit for a few weeks before picking it up again. I imagine it would probably have continued to work had I used it daily but as I don’t live in a third world country, I only need it periodically. If I have to buy a new filter for every time I want to take it hiking or camping, it isn’t worth the cost compared to other options on the market.
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The filter quits when not used
By Smith on June 11, 2017
So I'm testing a few water purification methods for a backpacking trip I'm leading next year around the TRT. This bottle is my first experiment and I received it yesterday.By Smith on June 11, 2017
I opened the LifeStraw Go bottle today, read all the instructions and followed them explicitly. I admit to being nervous as this filter is not fine enough to filter viruses like the bigger LifeStraw filters and some other brands of water bottles. As such, I will not give the bottle more than 4 stars without that capability.
In any case, I stopped by Lake Topaz on the California/Nevada border, scooped up some water and sipped it down over the next couple of hours. I'm writing this now 9 hours later and feel no ill effects as of yet. So far so good LifeStraw Go!
After reading so many other reviews, I was skeptical about the suction required to drink and the fragility of this bottle. 1
) suction: I admit I'm surprised at how easy it is to drink from the straw. Although the flow rate might be a little slower than my camelback straw water bottle, it's not a significant decrease. I've got to say, I really don't understand how this is a complaint unless some people are suffering from defective filters or user error.
2) Fragility: The bottle seems sturdy enough so far and although I haven't smashed it against anything, I did gently knock it around with no damage. I plan to use it daily to drink from the mountain streams out here in the Sierra Nevada mountains over the next few weeks and update this review as I go.
Update: So I dropped a few stars on this product because the flow rate decreased to zero after letting it sit for a few weeks before picking it up again. I imagine it would probably have continued to work had I used it daily but as I don’t live in a third world country, I only need it periodically. If I have to buy a new filter for every time I want to take it hiking or camping, it isn’t worth the cost compared to other options on the market.
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Danger! Leaking unfiltered water from the silicone air-flap thing on top may contaminate the drinking part you put in your mouth
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2017Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2017
When I received my bottle, I fell into the latter category. My face hurt after a few sips.
If you remove the carbon filter at the top altogether, the straw is very easy to draw water through. If you have a straw that is difficult to draw through, you can try the following small rework to see if it helps you. For me, it made it bearable to use the straw with carbon filter installed, after this small adjustment.
Instruction:
1. Remove the carbon filter from the top of the straw
2. Pry open the plastic casing with finger nail
3. If you can see the seam on the top of the plastic casing (this reduces the surface area for water to pass through), gentle remove the carbon bag
4. Re-position the bag with seams along the cylindrical wall of the plastic casing
5. Gently push and wiggle the bag back into the casing, and replace the cap
6. Put the carbon filter back into the straw and check to see if easier to draw water through the straw
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Try This if You Find it Difficult to Draw Water Through Your Straw
By Ninjanoises on February 6, 2017
I noticed mixed reviews about how easy it is to suck the water up the straw. Some users say it's not so bad, others say it is very difficult.By Ninjanoises on February 6, 2017
When I received my bottle, I fell into the latter category. My face hurt after a few sips.
If you remove the carbon filter at the top altogether, the straw is very easy to draw water through. If you have a straw that is difficult to draw through, you can try the following small rework to see if it helps you. For me, it made it bearable to use the straw with carbon filter installed, after this small adjustment.
Instruction:
1. Remove the carbon filter from the top of the straw
2. Pry open the plastic casing with finger nail
3. If you can see the seam on the top of the plastic casing (this reduces the surface area for water to pass through), gentle remove the carbon bag
4. Re-position the bag with seams along the cylindrical wall of the plastic casing
5. Gently push and wiggle the bag back into the casing, and replace the cap
6. Put the carbon filter back into the straw and check to see if easier to draw water through the straw
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Alexander Scheriau
Ziemlich nutzlos auf Reisen in zB asiatische Länder.
Reviewed in Germany on November 24, 2019Verified Purchase
Ziemlich nutzlos auf Reisen in zB asiatische Länder.
Reviewed in Germany on November 24, 2019
Für meine Reise nach Südostasien habe ich einiges an Travel Equipment und einige Gadgets gekauft, darunter auch diesen Life Straw, welcher einer der teureren Gadgets war. Da ich Plastikmüll vermeiden möchte habe ich mir den Life Straw gekauft um Wasser aus den Leitungen/Wasserhähnen oder von Wasserspendern nachfüllen zu können. Leider stellt sich schon nach einige. Tagen während der Reise heraus, dass der Life Straw eigentlich eine komplette Fehlkonzeption (und vor allem für Reisen in zB asiatisch Länder) ist. 1. die Lasche mit der man das Mundstück zum Trinken herausschwenkt ist schon nach einigen Tagen innerlich gesplittert und wird sich wohl ziemlich bald komplett ablösen. 2. das Mundstück bzw der Verschluss um das Mundstück ist undicht im eingekappten Zustand und tropft. 3. und das ist für mich der kritischste Aspekt, das Mundstück hat keinerlei Abdeckung oder Schutz. Fährt man zB mit dem Fahrrad oder Tuk Tuk herum oder geht in Städten wo viel Müll oder Dreck liegt spazieren dann legt sich der ganze Dreck mit dem Bakterien und Co am Mundstück ab. In jeder Ritze auf der Verschlusskappe nistet sich der Dreck ein. Und daraus trinkt man dann. Man hat dann zwar gefiltertes Wasser, was einen aber nichts bringt, da das Mundstück verdeckt ist und man sich so etwas einfangen kann. Will man den Life Straw also tatsächlich benutzen sollte man ihn im Rucksackinneren aufbewahren oder etwas über das Mundstück geben. Hier die vom Hersteller unbedingt nachgebessert werden. Eine Verschlusskappe die das Mundstück komplett von außen abdeckt wäre wünschenswert.
Reviewed in Germany on November 24, 2019
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Mr. G. C. H
Could be better
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2018Verified Purchase
Phil H
Appears a good product - will now test and see how well it works and lasts
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2019Verified Purchase
Geoff
Cheap, safe water anywhere
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2018Verified Purchase
Cuan Arch
Great for Ben Nevis or other long Hikes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2017Verified Purchase
Great for Ben Nevis or other long Hikes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2017
I bought this for trekking around the lake district and the Scotland mountains and it has been fantastic. Well made and easy to use. I have drunk from streams on the side of Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike and it is brilliant. Saves carrying loads of water for the long hikes now I can refill on the go. Even filled it with snow from the side of Ben Nevis and drank as it was melting.Great for long days out messing around in the countryside I filled it up from steall falls near Ben Nevis a few times as we were chilling for the day.It arrived well packaged and very quickly.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2017
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