Outdoor Life Gadgetry- LifeStraw Recoil Staff April 8, 2014 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More LifeStraw is a personal water filter that has been used by people around the world for years now to enjoy clean water when there wasn’t any available. You can throw in your pack for hiking, camping, running, trail riding, to take a cool refreshing drink from the runoff culverts out at the range or just for emergencies. This straw weighs about 2 oz. and can be used to filter more than 1,000 liters of water (264 gallons). LifeStraw does not use batteries or any moving parts, and can remove up to 99.9% of waterborne bacteria and protozoan cysts; the straw is also BPA free and does not contain any chemicals. This makes it possible to drink water from puddles, streams, rivers, etc, and avoid the ingestion of many sickness-causing bacteria without any use of chlorine or other common water purification chemicals. Using the straw is very simple- just suck through it like any typical straw, making sure to blow back out after drinking to ensure the filter doesn’t get clogged for future use. There are multiple options available – the standard LifeStraw seen below, the “LifeStraw Family 1.0” and, for those of you who prefer something like a Nalgene bottle, the LifeStraw Go (a refillable bottle introduced last December). Keep in mind also that each time a LifeStraw is sold a child in Africa gets clean water for the entirety of a school year (thanks to the LifeStraw Mission). You can learn more about the LifeStraw and where you can purchase them here on their website; you can also check them out on Facebook. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
