Easily filter dirty water with a choice of 2 sizes of water filter straw. Choose from the standard or mini filter straw, both of which screw on to any standard screw top bottle. The HydraMate Filter Straws allows you to filter dirty water quickly and easily removing bacteria, protozoa and heavy metals giving you clean drinking water. Choose from our 2 sizes and get a complete water filter system. Watch our video below for more information. Standard Water Filter Straw = 3 layers of filtration for drinkable water with coconut carbon, silver ions and medical grade UF membrane. Mini Water Filter Straw = 2 Layers of filtration for drinkable water. Removes bacteria and protozoa using medical grade UF membrane. Chemical and BPA FREE. Easy to use. Lightweight. Includes 750ml HydraMate Foldable Bottle (worth £8.99) and lots more!WATER FILTER STRAW SPECIFICATIONS Standard Filter Straw Mini Filter Straw Filters 3 Layers 2 Layers Min Capacity 1500L (396gal) 1200L (356gal) Weight 60g (2oz) 40g (1.2 oz) Size 17.5xm x 3.3cm 11.5cm x 3.3cm Flow Rate 550ml per minute 550ml per minute Removes particles Yes Yes Removes waterborne bacteria and protozoa Yes. 99.9999% including E. coli and Salmonella and 99.9% of protozoa cysts including Giardia and Cryptosporidium Yes. 99.9999% including E. coli and Salmonella and 99.9% of protozoa cysts including Giardia and Cryptosporidium Removes Heavy Metals Yes including Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Aluminum and Mercury. No Removes Viruses No. Use purifying tablets or UV light if at risk No. Use purifying tablets or UV light if at risk Where can the water filter straw be used?Use the water filter straw for drinking from rivers, streams, lakes and other fresh water sources. Travel, backpacking, mountaineering, camping, back country adventures, hiking, walking, survival, perfect for your emergency kit. HOW IT WORKSThe water filter straw works by forcing water through microscopic holes in a medical grade membrane (the same kind used for kidney dialysis) preventing, bacteria, protozoa and other particles from passing into the tiny straws which then enable you to drink clean water. The coconut carbon and silver ions help remove heavy metals and bad tastes. If viruses may be present you may wish to use a purifying tablet in the filtered water before you drink it. MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR USE1. Drink directly from the water source with or without the extension straw.2. Attach to your HydraMate Foldable Bottle or any other standard 28mm screw top bottle.3. Fill your HydraMate water bottle and squeeze into a clean container.4. Attach to the end of your water bladder straw and drink normally - Use the pre-filter attachment on the straw to remove large particles from the water before drinkingAFTER USESimply blow into the water filter straw or flick to expel any remaining water and dirt particles.No syringe needed. WARNINGSDo not use with salt water.Do not use in hot water.Do not freeze.Always drink from the cleanest water you can find and take extra precautions where human or animal faeces may be in the water source. CONTENTS1 x HydraMate Water Filter Straw1 x 15cm Extension straw1 x Pre-Filter attachment with 4 replacement filters1 x Foldable Bottle with Carabiner (bottle may vary)1 x Neck Lanyard with quick release clip1 x Instructions booklet (in English)1 x All-in-one Lid, mirror and compassAll packed inside a resealable storage bag
