---
product_id: 1301435
title: "LifeStraw Family 1.0 Portable Gravity Powered Water Purifier for Emergency Preparedness and Camping"
brand: "lifestraw"
price: "VT30815"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Life Straw"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1301435-lifestraw-family-1-0-portable-gravity-powered-water-purifier-emergency
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# Gravity-powered, no electricity Purifies 18,000L water Removes 99.9999% bacteria & viruses LifeStraw Family 1.0 Portable Gravity Powered Water Purifier for Emergency Preparedness and Camping

**Brand:** lifestraw
**Price:** VT30815
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Drink Fearlessly, Anywhere — The Ultimate Gravity-Powered Water Guardian

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LifeStraw Family 1.0 Portable Gravity Powered Water Purifier for Emergency Preparedness and Camping by lifestraw
- **How much does it cost?** VT30815 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1301435-lifestraw-family-1-0-portable-gravity-powered-water-purifier-emergency)

## Best For

- lifestraw enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lifestraw brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive Capacity:** Purifies up to 18,000 liters (4,755 gallons) — enough clean water for a family of four for 3 years without chemicals.
- • **Trusted Worldwide:** Used by over 13 million people globally, a proven lifesaver for outdoor enthusiasts and emergency preparedness alike.
- • **Lightweight & Portable:** At just 1.5 pounds and compact dimensions, it’s perfect for camping, emergencies, or gifting to those in need.
- • **Ultra-Effective Filtration:** Surpasses EPA standards, eliminating 99.99% viruses and 99.9999% bacteria for crystal-clear, safe water.
- • **Effortless Gravity Operation:** Simply pour water in the top and let gravity do the work — no pumps, batteries, or electricity needed.

## Overview

The LifeStraw Family 1.0 is a portable, gravity-powered water purifier that removes 99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, and 99.9% of protozoan cysts down to 0.02 microns. It purifies up to 18,000 liters of water without chemicals, making it ideal for families, campers, and emergency preparedness. Lightweight and easy to use, it delivers a flow rate of 9-12 liters per hour and is trusted by over 13 million users worldwide.

## Description

Lightweight and highly portable, LifeStraw family is ideal to purify water at base camps, while car camping, or when camping with groups. It will purify up to 18,000 liters or 4,755 gallons of water, removing bacteria, protozoa and viruses.

Review: Excellent water filter, great value! - We took this water filter with us to Zimbabwe, six months ago. Although we were able to buy bottled water, we had this as a back-up. We filtered water every day, from a nearby well, to use for washing dishes (I still boiled the water first, but that was probably over-zealousness on my part!), for washing clothes by hand and other non-drinking uses. We were truly pleased with this product and have recommended it to many people. We appreciated that it is very lightweight and portable, and it was so easy to use. I did learn that it's important to have the unit hung high enough (per the clear directions), so the hose is straight and taking full advantage of gravity. The production is slow, but if everyone in your party adds water to the chamber whenever they think of it, you'll be fine for everyday uses. I did drink the filtered water a few times and did not have any ill effects. The water we were filtering was coming from a residential (city) well, and you could see dirt in it, sometimes. If you are thinking of taking a gift to a local resident living in a situation where water is scarce and not treated, this could be a life-changer. Highly recommended product!
Review: Great Product - Produces microbe-free water that is also free of micro-plastic particles found in all brands of bottled water. Time will tell how harmful those particles are. I filter my algae-laden well water thru a 1 micron sediment filter and two 10" 1 micron charcoal filters before it's poured into Lifestraw bucket. Collect in glass and stainless steel containers. Live alone, so slowness is not a problem & 0.02micron pore size provides the safest water you can produce. desertcart price much lower than factory-direct.

## Features

- Award-winning LifeStraw Family is used by over 13,200,000 people worldwide
- Surpasses EPA standards for water purifiers: removes 99.99% viruses, 99.9999% bacteria and 99.9% protozoan cysts to 0.02 microns
- Purifies 18,000 liters/4755 gallons WITHOUT iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals; Clean drinking water for a family of four for 3 years
- Gravity filter - pour water in the top and clean water comes out the bottom; Comes in a sealed bag, perfect for storing for emergencies
- Flow rate of 9 -12 liters per hour

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00FM9OBQS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,009 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #7 in Camping & Hiking Water Purifiers |
| Brand | LifeStraw |
| Date First Available | October 3, 2013 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 3 Years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07640144283476, 27640144283470 |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Item model number | LSF101402 |
| Manufacturer | LifeStraw |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 12 Liters Per Hour |
| Model Name | Family 1.0 |
| Package Information | Bag |
| Power Source | Non Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 11"L x 9"W x 4.5"H |
| Special Feature | Durable,Portable |
| Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM) | 1000 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LifeStraw
- **Capacity:** 18000 Liters
- **Included Components:** LifeStraw Family Purifier
- **Installation Type:** Freestanding
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Package Information:** Bag
- **Power Source:** Non Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 11"L x 9"W x 4.5"H
- **Purification Method:** Activated Carbon, Hollow Fiber Membrane
- **Special Feature:** Durable,Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there a shelf life for this if it's unused?**
A: The company says there's no shelf life unless used in the harsh environment of Africa. But what about those will be using it there? Or in the Middle East? Or in the deserts of the Southwest US? Or the tropical rainforest of Florida?

**Q: I am pretty sure the answer is not but just need to hear it for myself.  Will this work on seawater?**
A: It's pretty amazing, but it won't remove salt. Here's a link to a more in-depth review: http://www.portablewaterfilters.org/whats-new/lifestraw-family-1-0-review/

**Q: EBOLA! if it mutates and gets in water supply, will this remove it?**
A: YES. The ebola virus is 0.08 microns in size. Almost no filter will remove this. BUT the LifeStraw Family filters to 0.02 microns, so yes ebola would be filtered out. That is if it mutates to survive in our water supply, which is unknown.

**Q: Does it remove contaminants such as if we had nuclear fallout?**
A: "Food Grade Zeolite" a volcanic crystal powder, removes radiation and has been used in both Japan and Chernobyl to help absorb the radiation in the people around those nuclear disasters. Zeolite is easily mixed with food or water and taken, and 1 pound with last a family for quite some time. It was cooked into biscuits during Chernobyl and given to children, decreasing the amount or radiation in their bodies by about 60% with just one serving! The LifeStraw will get rid of the viruses and bacteria, and the Food Grade Zeolite will absorb the radiation and many other chemicals you could be exposed to ;-)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent water filter, great value!
*by A***Y on October 21, 2019*

We took this water filter with us to Zimbabwe, six months ago. Although we were able to buy bottled water, we had this as a back-up. We filtered water every day, from a nearby well, to use for washing dishes (I still boiled the water first, but that was probably over-zealousness on my part!), for washing clothes by hand and other non-drinking uses. We were truly pleased with this product and have recommended it to many people. We appreciated that it is very lightweight and portable, and it was so easy to use. I did learn that it's important to have the unit hung high enough (per the clear directions), so the hose is straight and taking full advantage of gravity. The production is slow, but if everyone in your party adds water to the chamber whenever they think of it, you'll be fine for everyday uses. I did drink the filtered water a few times and did not have any ill effects. The water we were filtering was coming from a residential (city) well, and you could see dirt in it, sometimes. If you are thinking of taking a gift to a local resident living in a situation where water is scarce and not treated, this could be a life-changer. Highly recommended product!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product
*by J***D on April 23, 2024*

Produces microbe-free water that is also free of micro-plastic particles found in all brands of bottled water. Time will tell how harmful those particles are. I filter my algae-laden well water thru a 1 micron sediment filter and two 10" 1 micron charcoal filters before it's poured into Lifestraw bucket. Collect in glass and stainless steel containers. Live alone, so slowness is not a problem & 0.02micron pore size provides the safest water you can produce. Amazon price much lower than factory-direct.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Life Saver
*by L***E on February 20, 2026*

Where we live the water is under a constant bowl notice, and we set this up on a water pitcher so as through the day we refill as we go. I'm been all over the world and clean water is always an issue, this is a lifesaver

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*Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu*
*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*