I carry a Life Straw in my pack and saddle bags.
I have a suggestion for anyone buying one, use it, give it a try.
Last year I hiked up a Creek that had frequent pools in it so no need to carry water. I was pretty thirsty before I broke out the Life Straw. Had a nice pool of spring water on a ledge before me, time to give it a try.
I was unprepared for how difficult it was to draw water thru. I should not have been surprised by this considering how micro fine the filter is, but I concluded that anyone in poor shape or on their last leg when breaking this out, is in trouble.
I was unprepared for how difficult it was to draw water thru. I should not have been surprised by this considering how micro fine the filter is, but I concluded that anyone in poor shape or on their last leg when breaking this out, is in trouble.
Can you imagine - they find you with a life straw hanging out of your mouth at a viable water source? I"m not sure I want to get better at sucking!! I can't believe I just wrote that.
I was unprepared for how difficult it was to draw water thru. I should not have been surprised by this considering how micro fine the filter is, but I concluded that anyone in poor shape or on their last leg when breaking this out, is in trouble.
Can you imagine - they find you with a life straw hanging out of your mouth at a viable water source? I"m not sure I want to get better at sucking!! I can't believe I just wrote that.
Yah, If you are dehydrated and weakened, this could be an issue.
I tried one just for the fun of it out of a 3-pack. I think I had a headache after a while.
I had to take a break and get a drink out of my camelbak
Yah, If you are dehydrated and weakened, this could be an issue.
I tried one just for the fun of it out of a 3-pack. I think I had a headache after a while.
I had to take a break and get a drink out of my camelbak
Yeah I believe I read that for every Life Straw we buy, the company donates one to a needy African. Sounds magnanimous until I tried using the straw and then pictured the poor little African children bloated and dying of dehydration, still clutching their life giving 'LifeStraws.'