{"product_id":"personal-water-filter-straw","title":"Personal Water Filter Straw — 4-Stage 0.01 Micron","description":"\u003cp\u003eA straw-style water filter for drinking straight from a stream or lake, or filtering into a bottle. 4-stage, 0.01 micron, about 2.8 oz (80 g), with an 8 in (20 cm) hose. It filters bacteria, protozoa and sediment, not viruses or chemicals. Free shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA straw-style water filter for stream and lake water on the trail. Dip it straight into the source and drink, or run water through it into a bottle — no pumping, no waiting, no chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the trail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-stage filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — medical-grade PP cotton, coconut-shell activated carbon, a hollow-fiber ultrafiltration membrane, then a second PP cotton stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.01-micron filtering\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated by the manufacturer to remove 99.999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa, plus sediment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e396-gallon rated capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for months of regular use before replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e550 ml (18.6 fl oz) per minute flow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast enough that filtering doesn't feel like a chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBPA-free food-grade ABS\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe materials, no aftertaste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded 8 in (20 cm) hose\u003c\/strong\u003e — sip straight from a low water source or a kettle without kneeling in the mud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to reach for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackcountry hiking, camping, hunting, cycling and any emergency kit. Pairs naturally with our hydration backpacks and bladders — fill from any water source on the trail and filter as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:12px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F5F1EA\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;width:35%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e4-stage, 0.01 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e396 gallons (1,500L) rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F5F1EA\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUp to 550 ml (18.6 fl oz) per minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e2.8 oz (80 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F5F1EA\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e1.3 × 1.3 × 8.7 in (3.2 × 3.2 × 22.2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e8 in (20 cm) drinking hose, carry strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-top:10px\"\u003eFilters bacteria, protozoa and sediment. Does not remove viruses, heavy metals or chemical contaminants — for those, use in combination with purification tablets or boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackflush with clean water after each trip to clear the membrane. Let dry fully before storing. Don't let it freeze while wet — ice can crack the internal membrane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it hard to drink from?\u003c\/strong\u003e The first sips from a new or dry filter often take more effort while the membrane soaks through, so give it a few steady sips. If it gets harder over time, silt is building up in the membrane: backflush it with clean water as described under Care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep it flowing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill from clear, moving water when you can. Let muddy water settle in a bottle first, or pour it through a clean cloth, and backflush after every trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it remove viruses?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It filters bacteria, protozoa and sediment. Where viruses or chemicals are a concern, boil the water or use purification tablets as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it dry fully before you put it away, and do not let it freeze while wet. Ice can crack the membrane.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HikeSupply Co.","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":54088243708211,"sku":"HSC-FILTER-01","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/3885\/6499\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_89w5mo89w5mo89w5.jpg?v=1789596785","url":"https:\/\/hikesupplyco.com\/products\/personal-water-filter-straw","provider":"HikeSupply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}