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[โ€“] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 13 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Those little straws with the filters inside that allow people to drink contaminated water right from the source.

[โ€“] shalafi@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

One of those saved my ass on a solo, overnight kayaking trip. I mostly brought beer, ice and food in my tow-behind cooler because I had a Life Straw.

The trip was hell, most difficult thing I've ever done, wasn't sure I'd make it out. Was good on water until the next day when I finally broke out onto the main creek.

Cut the top off a can and sucked down 7 refills of creek water. Tasted exactly like warm, flat, tap water.

[โ€“] rbos@lemmy.ca 5 points 4 months ago

Look into Sawyer water filters. Much easier to use than lifestraws, last longer. Pressure instead of suction.