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product_id: 1301435
title: "LifeStraw Family Gravity Water Purifier with Virus Removal, 12 L, Blue"
brand: "lifestraw"
price: "R413"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1301435-lifestraw-family-gravity-water-purifier-with-virus-removal-12-l
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 1.5 lbs ultralight portable 12L/hr flow rate 99.99% virus removal LifeStraw Family Gravity Water Purifier with Virus Removal, 12 L, Blue

**Brand:** lifestraw
**Price:** R413
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Stay hydrated, stay prepared — the ultimate gravity-powered purifier for modern adventurers!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LifeStraw Family Gravity Water Purifier with Virus Removal, 12 L, Blue by lifestraw
- **How much does it cost?** R413 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1301435-lifestraw-family-gravity-water-purifier-with-virus-removal-12-l)

## 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: Simple concept, lots of pure, clean water, whatever the source - The LifeStraw is good filter for camping, but we're using this to filter collected rainwater for use on houseplants and an Aerogarden hydroponics unit. We have well water here, very hard, which is generally not so good for houseplants and definitely not recommended for the Aerogarden. But we collect a LOT of rooftop rainwater for the gardens (like nearly 3000 gallons). The water itself is pretty clean, but I didn't trust it. Plus we did want to be able to filter rainwater for drinking in an emergency. The LifeStraw Family 1.0 Water Purifier came well-packaged and with fairly easy to understand instructions. Mostly it's a matter of knowing what valves to turn when. The other thing was we really needed to do flushing several times before the bits left in the filter by the manufacturing process were all cleaned out. Flow rate was/is good, but seems to work best if the tank is mounted on a wall so that the tube hangs vertically down. I recommend putting a tray or something under whatever bottle you're filling if you're going to leave the area, to avoid spills. We already had a couple of the portable LifeStraws from these folks in our backpacks, and so are familiar with the instant-availability concept of these kinds of filters. Only in this case, you can filter a whole lot more water than just for personal drinking. We'd definitely buy again, and might actually do so for our 'emergency kit.' I tested the water with various meters and strips, and it seems to be perfectly safe to drink. So I'm guessing my plants will like it better, too.
Review: A Life Saver - 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

## 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 | #88,570 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #29 in Camping & Hiking Water Purifiers |
| Brand | LifeStraw |
| Brand Name | LifeStraw |
| Capacity | 18000 liters |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,771 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 Highlight | Water Purifier with Virus Removal, Blue, 12L Portable Gravity-Powered for Emergency Preparedness and Camping |
| 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 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| 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 |
| Special Feature | Durable,Portable |
| Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM) | 1000 |
| Unit Count | 1 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

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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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple concept, lots of pure, clean water, whatever the source
*by B***M on July 11, 2015*

The LifeStraw is good filter for camping, but we're using this to filter collected rainwater for use on houseplants and an Aerogarden hydroponics unit. We have well water here, very hard, which is generally not so good for houseplants and definitely not recommended for the Aerogarden. But we collect a LOT of rooftop rainwater for the gardens (like nearly 3000 gallons). The water itself is pretty clean, but I didn't trust it. Plus we did want to be able to filter rainwater for drinking in an emergency. The LifeStraw Family 1.0 Water Purifier came well-packaged and with fairly easy to understand instructions. Mostly it's a matter of knowing what valves to turn when. The other thing was we really needed to do flushing several times before the bits left in the filter by the manufacturing process were all cleaned out. Flow rate was/is good, but seems to work best if the tank is mounted on a wall so that the tube hangs vertically down. I recommend putting a tray or something under whatever bottle you're filling if you're going to leave the area, to avoid spills. We already had a couple of the portable LifeStraws from these folks in our backpacks, and so are familiar with the instant-availability concept of these kinds of filters. Only in this case, you can filter a whole lot more water than just for personal drinking. We'd definitely buy again, and might actually do so for our 'emergency kit.' I tested the water with various meters and strips, and it seems to be perfectly safe to drink. So I'm guessing my plants will like it better, too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best value
*by C***X on August 31, 2020*

I haven't opened or used this yet but I've purchased other Lifestraw products in the past. The only negative I know of and read from other reviewers is that once you open the bag there is no storage case for the unit and it's pieces so, before I open it I'm going to find a plastic tool case or something to use to store it in. The reason I'm writing this review now is to get the word out about Lifestraw. This is the second best unit I know of. It filters 4,755 gallons of water down to 0.02 microns which is enough to filter out viruses and bacteria etc. The absolute best filter I found (the Survivor Filter PRO) was twice as good bc it went down to 0.01 microns and did like 25,000 gallons or something and they both cost about the same. The reason I chose Lifestraw is because it's gravity fed and you can hook up a large water bladder or tank etc to it to feed it... The 0.02 micron level is way good, much better in fact than most water filters sold (which are generally rated at 0.20 microns) and so safe to use and have sold like 5 million units worldwide. The Survivor Filter PRO's .01 micron filter has to be hand pumped 50 times to get a 500ml (about a pint) little water bottle full of water and it uses multiple filters that need replacing etc. There is no way I could see the tiny looking hand pump lasting long enough to pump 100,000 liters. That comes out to 379 pumps for one gallon of water. 100,000L's = 10,000,000 pumps. Wow! The pump in the picture looks plastic but I seriously doubt that if it was metal and with ball or roller bearings, that it will last that many pumps, lol. But seriously, I don't see myself pumping this thing 50 times every hour to get some safe water. I'd rather just dump some water in the feed hopper (my words for it) and come back in an hour and get 2.4 to 3.2 gallons of purified water. That's an average of 2.8 gallons of water in an hour with no work, no pumping.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-10-11*