LifeStraw Go Series — Insulated Stainless Steel Water Filter Bottle for Travel and Everyday Use Removes Bacteria, Parasites and Microplastics, Improves Taste, 1L Icelandic Blue

These water bottles were great on our recent trip, great to have filtered water that tastes good too when you are travelling and not have to buy bottled water. The bottles also kept the water reasonably cool.

I got this as a replacement for my Brita filtered water bottle. Previously, I settled on the Brita due to Lifestraw not having an insulated bottle yet. My review would be mostly comparing these two.I like the design of the bottle. Both are nearly the same size, 34oz vs. 32oz (Brita). They are basically the same weight when full of water. I would expect it to be similar to other bottles tbh. The handle design though makes it feel like it's a bit lighter than the Brita though. Since you can use way more fingers to hold it comfortably.I prefer this bottles straw design. And it stays a lot cleaner and way easier to clean them the Brita. On the Brita the straw extends more, but cleaning it was a chore. Like I resorted to basically trying to clean it with a chopstick. Although, the Brita's advantage is opening the cap to get to the straw. Brita uses a push button with a spring hinge for the cap so it's super easy to open and close.The taste is better, most likely due to the 2 stage filter vs. 1 for the Brita (carbon only). The carbon filter is a lot smaller than the Brita though. Like 1/3 the size, so you'll end up replacing that a little more frequently.As far as the effort to suck the water. It's actually easier than with the Brita. It is hard in the beginning as usual, but like after 5 or so refills, it starts getting easier. It's like near effortless tbh compared to my Brita which barely got better. It wasn't hard on the Brita either, but it definitely takes more effort than the Lifestraw.All in all, this is a great water bottle. With Lifestraw famous filtration capabilities, you have more options on water source as well. I also bought the silicone bottom for the bottle which you can see in my picture. It's like a perfect match to the bottle color.

I love this water bottle overall! It feels really durable and functions well. It's very easy to clean and mostly easy to use.2 very minor and 1 moderately minor gripe:> I initially had exceptional trouble getting water to come up through the straw straight out of the box, despite rinsing under water per the instructions. So I filled the bottle to the top and set it on my nightstand so that the filter could soak overnight. It worked!> Be prepared for chlorinated tasting water for the first full water bottle. After that, the chlorine flavor went away completely and the water tastes really good.> The REALLY annoying but not deal breaking issue is that the cap leaks, slowly, if it tips over on its side. See the cap and mouth piece photo. The little nub inside the cap is not a tight seal inside the opening of the mouth piece. So when the water bottle lays on its side, it will slowly leak water. It's not a massive amount but it was enough to soak through a small portion of 2 blankets. So that's not ideal! But if you pack it well so that it doesn't tip and don't leave it laying on its side around your home, then you'll be good.

I have the larger version I take on camping trips. I bought this size to take with me in my backpack for work, whether I was just going to be somewhere with questionable tap water or getting through airports without having to pay $5 for a bottle of water. Like all LifeStraws, this bottle is solid and hardy- easy to get through security for flights and fill up at water fountains without worrying about microplastics from reusing plastic water bottles, but stout enough to get banged around and be okay. Perfect size for my backpack with a nice handle on top. No chemical/ pipe taste from public water systems. Understand that you have to give it a little suction to move the water through the nozzle- that's what's moving the water through the filter! My family now has five LifeStraw bottles, for camping as well as general use.

I was getting ready for an overseas work trip. While it wasn't to a 3rd world country, I was worried that I might have stomach issues from the local water. So the search began to find a filter bottle. I've heard a lot of good about LifeStraw, so figured this would be the way to go. Worked fantastic for the trip. Never had any issues.But just a word of warning that since there's a pressure difference inside and out of the bottle, water will shoot out the valve when you are at altitude in a plane. Before taking off the lid to drink, unscrew the lid that allows you to fill the bottle.

Absolutely love this water bottle. I travel for work and can now safely use water from any source all over the world. It's a great size and has a durable handle that's easy to screw on and off. The water taste clean and clear, removing all chlorine smell. The only thing to mention, it requires a little more suction to drink, because of the filter, but it's not difficult at all. Advice: remove the lid to clean the silicone drinking tip often so that you remove the bacteria that gets deposited from you lips.