--- product_id: 1301435 title: "Family — Water Purifier with Virus Removal, Blue, 12L — Portable Gravity Powered for Emergency Preparedness and Camping" brand: "lifestraw" price: "€ 125.00" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Life Straw" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1301435-family-water-purifier-with-virus-removal-blue-12l-portable-gravity store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 1.5 lbs ultralight portable 12L/hr flow rate 99.99% virus removal Family — Water Purifier with Virus Removal, Blue, 12L — Portable Gravity Powered for Emergency Preparedness and Camping **Brand:** lifestraw **Price:** € 125.00 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💧 Stay hydrated, stay prepared — the ultimate gravity-powered purifier for modern adventurers! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Family — Water Purifier with Virus Removal, Blue, 12L — Portable Gravity Powered for Emergency Preparedness and Camping by lifestraw - **How much does it cost?** € 125.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1301435-family-water-purifier-with-virus-removal-blue-12l-portable-gravity) ## 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 - • **Long-Lasting Lifespan:** Purifies up to 18,000 liters—enough for a family of four for 3 years - • **Emergency-Ready & Portable:** Compact 1.5 lb design fits perfectly in your bug-out bag or camping kit - • **Gravity-Powered Simplicity:** No electricity or chemicals—just pour and drink, anywhere, anytime - • **Pure Water, Zero Compromise:** Removes 99.99% viruses & 99.9999% bacteria for crystal-clear hydration - • **Trusted by Millions Worldwide:** Over 13 million users rely on LifeStraw Family for safe water daily ## Overview The LifeStraw Family Water Purifier is a portable, gravity-powered filtration system that removes 99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, and 99.9% of protozoan cysts down to 0.02 microns. Lightweight at 1.5 lbs and with a flow rate of up to 12 liters per hour, it purifies up to 18,000 liters of water—enough for a family of four for three years—without using chemicals or electricity. Trusted by over 13 million users globally, it’s the perfect emergency and camping essential for clean, safe drinking water anywhere. ## Description Ultralight and portable, the LifeStraw Family filter makes contaminated water safe to drink. Over 13 million households worldwide have used the LifeStraw Family to purify drinking water in communities without access to clean water. This portable water purifier removes waterborne bacteria, parasites, viruses, and microplastics, and reduces turbidity up to 0. 02 microns. The LifeStraw Family will purify 4, 755 gallons (18, 000 liters) of contaminated water into safe drinking water, enough to supply a family of five with for three years. The hollow fiber membrane removes: 99. 999999% of bacteria (E. coli) 99. 999% of parasites (Giardia, Cryptosporidium, etc. ) 99. 999% of microplastics 99. 999% of viruses (Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, etc. ) Review: Storage bag solution for lifestraw gravity filter - Nice and light, but quite bulky. I’m keeping it stored in the original box, so there is no damage done to the hoses etc. The packaging box it came with just barely squeezes into this super lightweight backpack “BAGPARKK Hiking Backpack,Large 35L Travel Backpacks” and can be hung on a hook for storage or carried along securely in a bug out situation. I throw in a UV sterilizing wand and some aqua tabs and additional prefilters (coffee filters and mesh basket) just to layer mitigations. 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! ## 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 | #41,834 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #10 in Camping & Hiking Water Purifiers | | Brand | LifeStraw | | Brand Name | LifeStraw | | Capacity | 18000 Liters | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,761 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 3 Years | | Filter Life Cycle | 3 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 07640144283476, 27640144283470 | | Included Components | LifeStraw Family Purifier | | Installation Type | Freestanding | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11"L x 9"W x 4.5"H | | Item Type Name | water purifer | | Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | LifeStraw | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Maximum Flow Rate | 12 Liters Per Hour | | Model Name | Family 1.0 | | Model Number | LSF101402 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Durable,Portable | | Part Number | VEU-001 | | Power Source | Non Electric | | Product Dimensions | 11"L x 9"W x 4.5"H | | Purification Method | Activated Carbon, Hollow Fiber Membrane | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Special Feature | Durable,Portable | | Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM) | 1000 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year | ## 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 ![Family — Water Purifier with Virus Removal, Blue, 12L — Portable Gravity Powered for Emergency Preparedness and Camping - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xos5sVEdL.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Storage bag solution for lifestraw gravity filter *by C***T on May 29, 2026* Nice and light, but quite bulky. I’m keeping it stored in the original box, so there is no damage done to the hoses etc. The packaging box it came with just barely squeezes into this super lightweight backpack “BAGPARKK Hiking Backpack,Large 35L Travel Backpacks” and can be hung on a hook for storage or carried along securely in a bug out situation. I throw in a UV sterilizing wand and some aqua tabs and additional prefilters (coffee filters and mesh basket) just to layer mitigations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bueno *by A***T on April 11, 2026* Llego un día antes /se ve de calidad ## Frequently Bought Together - LifeStraw Family 1.0 Portable Gravity Powered Water Purifier for Emergency Preparedness and Camping - LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness - Aquatabs 397mg Water Purification Tablets (100 Pack). Water Filtration System for, Camping, Emergencies, Survival, and RVs. 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