Here are some affiliate links if you would like to research any of the products in the video. LifeStraw - amzn.to/2JvlzpC Sawyer Squeeze - amzn.to/36guO73 With attachments - amzn.to/2MUMgq3 Sawyer Mini - amzn.to/32YcNZc Easy Fill Pouches - amzn.to/2Wmg563 Canteen - amzn.to/2BRIabT Chili Mac - amzn.to/2q67nfS Smallest Stove - amzn.to/2C4REAR

@jasontindell6734

4 жыл бұрын

God Bless you!!!

Few KZreadrs mention that the Lifestraw was not made for hikers. It was made for third world countries which is why 1. It comes with a neck cord like no other filter. and 2. It was made to sip directly from the source, no bottle attached or sold with it. However, the new Lifestraw (Peak) has been re-designed for the same hikers/survivalists that made it popular; in that you can now screw it onto a bottle, use a tube from a water bladder, and they did away with the neck cord.

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

I might have to get a LIfestraw Peak. I know it doesn't matter but they look really cool too.

@SebastianPolakk

3 ай бұрын

Sawyer Mini 0.1 micron and Lifetraw Peak 0.2. So the sawyer filters more, and the sawyer has a capacity of up to 379,000 liters, so it will last you until you die :) Lifetraw has a capacity of only 4,000,000 liters. liters. That's enough for me to buy a Sawyer mini.

@newageselfreliance

2 ай бұрын

@@ConsiderFirstCnE That doesn't make any sense. "Emergency use" is something I carry with me just in case I might need it. Why would I need a Lifestraw for emergencies when I can just use the Sawyer. Not only is the Sawyer a better filter, smaller, and takes up less room it is also easier to use. Why would I need a Lifestraw when we can just get the Sawyer.

Real talk, if it comes down to actually needing to use one. You would be grateful to have either

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

If it came down to bringing a filter just encase I needed one, I would always bring the Sawyer.

@adventureguy4119

3 жыл бұрын

Wolf Pack Woodcraft use what you have or can get. But yes sawyer is far superior

@Manwichman

3 жыл бұрын

Get one today because hell is coming

@gpwnedable

2 жыл бұрын

@@Manwichman did you storm the Capitol?

@shareeve7597

2 жыл бұрын

@@gpwnedableLMAOOO 🤣 you made me chuckle so bad. I'm none of these political stance but please get straws, we need it one someday.

Thanks for the in-depth review of these filters, this always helps a ton to make a decision.

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help.

Thanks for the reviews, man. I'm putting together emergency packs, ifaks, and bugout bags for the family and this is way helpful.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad I could help.

I have both the life straw and the sawyer mini I carry for back up in my packs I still boil my water for 3 min minimum that’s the best way I found to make all water safe to drink

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Boiling water is always an option, I just don't like drinking hot water. There is nothing better on a hot summer day than drinking cold river water. Hot water on a hot day really isn't for me. Filtering water is also much faster and doesn't use up as many resources.

@theintruder77

3 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance If you don't like drinking hot water then make tea and drink that. Or, let the water cool down before consumption. If you are desperate then , yes, you will drink hot water.

@BaldwinFanonGarveyTureShakurX

3 жыл бұрын

@@theintruder77 the point of these filters are so you don't have to drink hot water or make tea just to hydrate. Lol If you like hot water so much why watch videos on water filters

@theintruder77

3 жыл бұрын

@@BaldwinFanonGarveyTureShakurX You must be reading someone else's comments. I cannot find any that I have written concerning hot water and related to lifestraw products.

@theintruder77

3 жыл бұрын

@@BaldwinFanonGarveyTureShakurX You are responding to the wrong comment. I said nothing about boiling water. That was Mark Poore. Please correct your comment.

I just bought a Sawyer mini for myself and I bought two as Christmas gifts for my friends. They are really good. I don't need to carry water anymore which is great for those long hikes where every ounce of extra weight really matters. Great review by the way and thanks.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Water gets really heavy real quick. I really enjoy not having to carry water with me. It allows me to carry more comfort items that makes my time in the woods much more enjoyable.

Thanks for the video, it was very helpful!

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for watching. I truly appreciate the Support.

I have both and believe each has a place. I like the lifestraw because it's 1 piece and extremely simple. The Sawyer is an awesome kit. I use it for camping and hiking mostly because it has the ability to process more water. I solo camp 99% of the time so I don't need to process tons of water.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

I never need a lot of water since I usually camp alone as well but I gotta admit filling a bag and walking away while the Sawyer gravity filter did all the work was pretty nice. I just can't think of a time when I would choose the Lifestraw over the Sawyer.

Love your channel ! Have them both and work well. However .for extended trips I prefer the Sawyer Mini. 100,00 gallons is a lot of filtration for this little unit. Its super compact and is easy to use as well. I live a couple miles from the Sawyer Headquarters so its cool to be able to check out their new products. Sounds like you're from Wisconsin!

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

I'm actually from Minnesota which is way better than Wisconsin lol. The Sawyer products are just so much more versatile and can do so much more than the Lifestraw. I can't think of a situation where I would choose the Lifestraw over a Sawyer.

Great review, thanks!

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

For convenience and simplicity, I find the LifeStraw very useful (love the glass pitcher for home!) for travelers who are still on the grid. Great design and quite a high level of filtration. Berkee would be my first choice but I'm not as keen on the product design, although it falls in the top 5 of best water filtration systems. Good to know about this Sawyer product as well.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

The Berkey water filter is a much better filter than both the Lifestraw and Sawyer. The Berkey filters out much more but doesn't last as long either. It's always good to have options.

@annpenso7299

Жыл бұрын

The Berkey has been found to release aluminium into the filtered water, so just make sure you test it.

Love my Sawyer squeeze. Been using it for years and it still works great and I think I've used it in every configuration you can use. I have the bags and all the adapters for it. Love that filter.

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

It is by far my favorite filter too.

I think the lifestraw is just meant to be thrown in your bag and its a option if all your other water filters are broke, or missing. That way you can get a few sips of "survival" water, from a mud puddle or a stream, just to make it back safe.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I would just put another Sawyer Mini in my bag.

Hello, just found your channel. Your review was EXCELLENT, nice job explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each water filter. Thank you, I subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your other videos, very informative!

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for watching. I truly appreciate the Support.

Ty for the review. I live in Western Montana. From what you've stated on the video, the lifestraw works as advertised and you are a personal fan of the Sawyer family of filtration devices. The water where I hike is probably safe to drink as is (glacial and snowpack runoff) but I use the Lifestraw just to be on the safe side.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

Do you use the Lifestraw straight into the water source or do you put it in a water bottle? Some of the comments talk about drinking straight from the water source when they are in the water fly fishing. I think the Lifestraw would be better if you are standing in the water fishing.

@eddyaruda486

3 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance I actually use the Lifestraw Universal. It allows me to convert most bottles, including a Nalgene bottle, into a drinkable source. The filter is attached to a cap that secures onto the bottle and the water tastes great.

Thanks for posting this video. Just yesterday 1-15-21 I bought a LifeStraw at Walmart for $15. They also had the Sawyer Mini for $20. When I read the packing of the Mini I was under the impression that it would filter the great amount of water if the water was from a clean source. I might return my purchase and replace it with the Mini as I haven’t unpackaged it yet. Thanks again!

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. I think you will like the Sawyer mini better. It is a much more versatile filter.

Great video. Thanks.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for watching. I truly appreciate the Support.

I've bought and used the lifestraw in the past, but it is in storage now. The issue I have with the lifestraw system is that I can't use it to fill a container (e.g. Nalgene bottle) with clean water. I always make sure that the bottles only contain clean water. The 'gray' water is contained in bags or bladders only and I never carry it with me. That way I can prevent stupid mistakes like drinking from the wrong container.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

I pretty much use the same system. I have an Orange Cnoc bag that I use for only dirty water. All of my Stainless Steel containers have only had clean water in them. It really makes life easier when you have different containers for different purposes.

Excellent video 🙏🏻💚

@newageselfreliance

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video, and I couldn't agree more. A Sawyer and another Sawyer as a backup, you have less than $50 tied up, a few ounces of weight, and a lifetime of potable water in your pocket/pouch... seems like a no brainer to me 😉👍

@troyhill9329

4 жыл бұрын

By the way, have you looked into the Sawyer Micro? Excellent "on you all the time" piece of gear. With a squeeze in your pack, you have redundancy and, as I said before, a lifetime supply of "safe" water...

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

I have looked into the Micro they also have the Sawyer Products Dual Threaded MINI that looks like it does the same thing just for a little less money. amzn.to/2pGvqCu

I would recommend that you keep your dirty bag separate or in it’s dedicated ziplock bag to avoid cross contamination. Good job on your vlog, you have grown much from your beginning vids.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for watching. I truly appreciate the Support.

I have a life straw but I am definitely wanting to upgrade. Good comparison.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

If you couldn't tell I am a big fan of the Sawyer products. They are all I use and I couldn't be happier.

@PREPFORIT

4 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance Yeah I caught that. : )

Sawyer also has the squeeze bottle with a mini. Super cool. The filters filter out the germs. If you can keep debris out it'll not clog or need back flushed as often. Coffee filters work well. A small patch of cotton like a cut up t-shirt may work better. Just trying to keep larger junk out so the filter can focus only on the microscopic pathogens. I use a squeeze bag and attach the clean end to my hiking pack water tank to refill it. Love my Sawyer squeeze system. They used to make an adapter for a sink faucet for boil water advisories. Just attach and filter.

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

I really like the Sawyer Squeeze. I have one of those faucet attachments, but it doesn't fit on any of my faucets.

I just buy LifeStraw because every LifeStraw you purchase they will give one to someone in need

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

There is a charity that uses Sawyer over other filters because they are more durable and last longer. I don't think Sawyer gives them to the charity but it's cool to see what all they can do. watercharity.com/filters-life-program-%E2%80%93-worldwide

@chase9316

3 жыл бұрын

@John Patriot eagle freedom boner Oh how the mighty have fallen. lol

Life straw is best when traveling light. I rather have the straw than trying to carry a bunch of accessories. I take it fishing and if I get thirsty I have a handy tool to quickly drink water.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

The Lifestraw is a better straw than the Sawyer. I just prefer the flexibility of the Sawyer Squeeze for camping.

Great video. Thank you for being so direct. Sawyer wins.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

I favor the Lifestraw because it's more convenient for me and it gives the proceeds to charity. That's just my viewpoint. Good video otherwise.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for watching. I truly appreciate the Support.

@cruithin4773

2 жыл бұрын

LifeStraw stopped selling their product in shops selling firearms. So for me, they’re not getting a single penny. Sawyer it will be.

I think so many people like myself got Lifestraws because when hey were released in 2006 that was about all there was at the time for portable filtration except for the tablets which taste awful and take about 30 minutes to purify,. Sawyer came out like 2013 so now I have both the Lifestraw and Sawyer, if my Sawyer gets busted or lost and all I have is bad water or no water, that Lifesraw will come in handy.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

That is probably true. I also think that Lifestraw had a ton of advertising and publicity when it came out. I have never seen any other filter be used in so many different kinds of videos here on KZread. Hopefully, now that Sawyer has been out for a while people can see that there are more options on the market and maybe something new can come from it.

Thank you.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

So are these one time use or could you use multiple trips?obviously the filter stays full of the bad stuff possibly growing even mold in it are you suppose to clean it?

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

You can use these over and over again. The Lifestraw is good for 1000 Gallons of fresh water then the filter will clog and no longer work. The Sawyer Mini is good for 100,000 Gallons as long as you backflush all the dirty water out and take care of it. I've been using the same Sawyer Squeeze for years now.

Nicely done

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for watching.

Where do you get bags and coupler for gravity feed system?

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

I buy everything on Amazon. It is easier for me to find what I'm looking for. amzn.to/2Xbunc1

Great review. Still learning, but I understand that Lifestraw AND Sawyer squeeze do NOT filter viruses?! Is that true?!

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

That is Correct. Neither of these filters will filter out viruses. You can buy more expensive filters that will. Such as the Sawyer S1 ( www.sawyer.com/products/s1-select-water-filter ) Or the Lifestraw Mission ( lifestraw.com/products/lifestraw-mission ) Those are not affiliated links. Water filters are hard to find in stock these days. I have the Sawyer S! and I really like it but I have always been a big fan of Sawyer.

Excellent video

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks for the hint! A really good thing, but in Russia it costs almost twice as much as LifeStraw. However, this overpayment is due to the ease of use and no DIY to connect the bottles. And also 0.1 microns against 0.2. Very cool! We are going on a long rafting trip in Karelia and the issue of water purification is very serious. Thanks!

@newageselfreliance

11 ай бұрын

Just remember neither of these filters can filter out viruses or metals. So if you need a serious water filter that can filter out metals and viruses you might have to look into something completely different.

Say you use the mini drinking straight out of the river. You don't have to boil it?

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

As long as you are not worried about viruses. I drink out of lots of Lakes and Rivers with only the Sawyer filter.

Sawyer seems like it would take up quite a bit of space in the pack weighs more. Seems like a cool little system I’m gonna probably pick one up.

@jayk.2276

4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the lifestraw flex. Compact and portable. I like to travel very light when I'm wading and fly fishing. Another video i saw for the sawyer vs lifestraw flex and the sawyer with the plastic bag was garbage. It leaked all over the place.

@richardk7379

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayk.2276 you don't have to use the bag. The mini works exactly like the life straw. But it filters finer and more gallons. But it does have the option of using a bag/bottle of some kind because it has threads that fit most containers.

For what it does it works great. I prefer this over the other filters with bags because i can scoop water in a nalgene, sip and keep moving. I was given 2 as gifts and have been using them for years

@newageselfreliance

Ай бұрын

It does work. I would rather carry a Sawyer Mini and just use it as a straw. I also have the mindset of never putting dirty water in my clean water container. I don't like the idea of forgetting I put dirty water in my water bottle and cross-contaminating the dirty water with the new clean water. My clean water container will only have clean water inside of it.

where did you buy that canteen? did it come with that pouch???

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

That is the Keith Canteen. It comes with the pouch and also the canteen cup with lid but it is really expensive amzn.to/2Wog7fh

We find the lifestraw more convenient because of size alone. If you are desperate for water then you will lie down and drink from the stream. Life straw is not for any other purpose. It works great and does what it claims. I have tested it in a bacteriological lab situation for all claims and it works well. Urine contains salts and the taste of the salts is not removed but the bacteria is removed.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

The LifeStraw is the biggest of the 3. The Sawyer Mini is much smaller and easier to carry. If I was desperate I could lay down and use the Sawyer in the river as well. I could also just collect water and drink from a bottle. I only have access to the filter I bring and I always bring a Sawyer filter so I don't ever need to lay down next to the water source and get soaking wet. When it comes to filtration the Sawyer does just as well at removing bacteria. Unless I am going to be standing in a water source the LifeStraw serves no purpose to me.

@theintruder77

3 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance I agree. We carry a waxed canvas pail in our kit. It holds about 2 litres of liquid. We collect the water in the pail and draw the water from the pail through the lifestraw. Works great that way.

If you have some sort of plastic bottle that the life straw won't fit into, I assume camper or prepped has a knife and could just cut the top off. Just a thought.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I would rather bring the Sawyer than have to sacrifice my bottle. Once you cut the top off you will not be able to carry water over distance.

Hi ! :) Great Vid ! I use Life Straws and love them ...however I haven't tried your other example yet.....will do ! 👍 :) Personally, I'm really happy with my straw for years ....so far.....have more than one... Just a tip, if you pick up large aquarium tubing, or something comparable, the Life Straw works as a great cyphon...attach cyphon hose tight around the lip of the Life Straw using a kettle or water bladder set high for gravity tug ....works great for filling my igloo jug. Life Straw + short hose + gravity = 👍👍 Again, I appreciate your alternative suggestion and will give it a try :) Cheers !

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

You will have to let me know what you think of the Sawyer filters.

You can find lifestraw for 12 bucks which is great for urban survival bags. Never a bad idea to have more than one type of filtration

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Minnesota my Urban areas have lakes and rivers just like the wilderness. I'm sure places with more fountains and above ground water the Lifestraw would work. I just don't like the idea of laying down to drink water from the source.

@migueldeangel46

11 ай бұрын

I just got 4 Lifestraws for $17.

Why is it that if you buy a filter for your facet or even a reverse osmosis which could have 2 or 3 filters and a membrane the filters don't last that long? These outdoor filters last 100,000 gallons or for life (the sewyer squeeze). How is that possible?

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

These outdoor filters do not filter out as much as the home filters do. The other advantage the Sawyer filters have is that they can be backflushed and cleaned. Meaning if you take care of them and keep them clean they can work just like new for a lot longer.

Sawyer is a bit more expensive (than the standard lifestraw) here in Germany (not by much tho, my favorite shop carries them) and it seems about equal to the Lifestraw bottles. I can definitely understand the appeal of having the more flexible Sawyer mini with the pouch. I'll be honest after watching this; I see no reason to not have both. They both seem like great filters to carry on long hikes. We also recently got the less obtrusive looking black and OD green Lifestraws. Buying both would be just around 60€/70$ and I think that's a great price for two

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

The Lifestraw would make for a good backup filter if the Sawyer was to break. I usually carry a Sawyer Squeeze and a Sawyer Mini. I like the Sqeeze better because it can filter water faster than the mini but having any filter is better than nothing.

Does the Lifestraw and Sawyer filter out tiny metal particles? There is another filter that does... Im not sure if these two do though, does anyone know?

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

No, neither of these options will filter out metal particles. You can get the more expensive versions of the filters that will. Here are some affiliate links to help you research. Sawyer - amzn.to/3KWG3Wv LifeStraw - I can't find one for Lifestraw but this can help you research it better lifestraw.com/pages/how-our-products-work

It's discouraging to read the reviews on Amazon. Either Push/Pull Valve's are missing or the bags leak.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

The bags are the weak point of the purchase but the Filters are Amazing. If you go to Wal-Mart you can make sure the filter has the mouth piece before you buy it or you can take advantage of the Amazon 30 day return policy and get a new one.

@tbrew8222

2 жыл бұрын

Find a silicone roll up water bottle with a standard screw on the lid. Problem solved. WAY more durable

Have No Complaints with our Sawyer Mini. Enjoy your meal, Kory ! ATB T God Bless

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

I used the Sawyer Mini for years and loved it. I only bought the Sawyer Squeeze to do a video comparing the two and I have never gone back to carrying the mini. I really like the flow rate and all the attachments the Squeeze has.

TY

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help.

I agree with everything you said except one thing. The LifStraw is not useless. You just need to understand that it is not designed for hikers, it was originally designed for third world countries were safe drinking water is not readily available. For North American markets, what it is really designed for is emergency preparedness. It's great as a last resort for a bug out bag for example, something to keep in your car trunk. Also note the LifeStraw is actually rated at 1,000 gallons (4,000 liters). I have both the Sayer Mini which I use for camping and the LifeStraw is kept in a bag in my car along with other bug out items.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I would much rather have a Sawyer in my Bug Out Bag than a Lifestraw. The Sawyer not only filters more water but can also be used to filter water for other people. In a world where resources are hard to get, being able to fill up a water bottle with clean drinking water could be a good barter or morale builder. Also, the Sawyer can be used as a gravity filter which would make filtering a large amount of water much faster and easier. I will always pick the Saywer over the Lifestraw.

@andrewvautour1795

3 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance Oh Absolutely! I just disagree with the comment "useless", I feel it still has it's use is all I'm saying bro! Have a good one :)

Does the Sawyer mini come with the straw???

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

Yes if you get the normal Mini it does come with a straw amzn.to/37wAw6q There is also a Dual Threaded Mini but that one does not come with a straw amzn.to/3yBSgcA

I bought a lifestraw way back when there was no sawyer (I believe). Used it once or twice. If I had to buy one now or if I had to use it more often I'd go for the sawyer.

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

The Sawyer Squeeze was introduced in 2010, and the LifeStraw was released in 2005. I still use my Sawyer filter all the time. I also still prefer it over the Lifestraw.

I have a Sawyer Mini but I'm also thinking about buying a Lifestraw too. They're on sale on Amazon! lol.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

What would you use the Lifestraw for?

@ameeromedia5883

4 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance Quick emergencies because with the Mini you consistently have to "connect" something. Whether it be the straw attachment, a pouch or a wattle bottle. I can dip a canister in some water and just drink immediately using the Lifestraw. That's all :)

Am I correct in that neither make virus claims? Perhaps in the US where there is little(?) chance of fecal contamination, you are safe but when travelling outside US, might want to use a purifier instead of simply a filter?

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct, neither will filter out viruses. There are more expensive filters that can filter out viruses but they will not last as long as either of these filters. Boiling is a really good option to treat water and kill viruses but will not remove them. I did a video talking about the difference between filtering water and purified water. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHatyKqaiJPOlrw.html

@samuelpotter3798

3 жыл бұрын

The Lifestraw Mission, which is a bladder system, is supposedly rated to filter out viruses. Per what I'm reading on Amazon.

I carry the grayl now I think it’s worth the weight. Besides it filters everything including chemicals

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Is it easy to pour the filtered water out without the contaminated water leaking through as well? I know its a Frech Press style filter so is the seal between the dirty water and clean water watertight enough to pour into another water bottle?

No need to change from Lifestraw for me. Works just fine and I've been using them from the beginning, here in Australia. I'm not bagging the others.....I just don't see the need to change, added to that, I like how they assist people in need.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with the Lifestraw. I myself just prefer the Sawyer products better. I have been hearing a lot of people that fly fish love the Lifestraw because they are already standing in the water and the Lifestraw can be worn around their neck. it makes drinking much easier with all their gear on.

Awesome explanation. I hear the lifrstraw filters microplastics when Sawyer doesn't

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for watching. I truly appreciate the Support.

Goodness!! Along any lake shore, you will usually find trash, like 2-liter bottles or old Coke cans. Cut the top off and the Lifestraw works great. Even if you find a baggie, you can drink out of that. Those are emergency scenarios. If you are hiking to pristine mountain streams, you will likely have your Nalgene bottle or some pot to scoop water up with. I don't think the world is limited by finger sized drinking holes. Haha!

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

You are limited by the gear you bring with you and I will always choose to bring the Sawyer over the Lifestraw. You should never be stuck with the random gear you should plan and pack according to what works the best.

I can attach a soda bottle to the Lifestraw. maybe the UK version is better. But i would still thread it onto a pouch I've filled with water from a contaminated source and then filter and boil or add Oasis tabs into a cup or water bottle. But guess what, I also own the Sawyer mini and Millbank bags. Yes I gravity filter as I'm doing other things such as setting up or striking camp.

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

The LifeStraw I own is just a straw. It doesn't have any threads or anything on it. It is literally just a straw that filters water.

If you have a Lifestraw you can use a rubber band to connect it to a gallon bag of water. Hang it upside down with the straw hanging out and you can squeeze the water through the straw. It's slow but it works.

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

I'll probably just stick with my Sawyer Squeeze. It makes transferring water to pots and water bottles much easier.

@christinemartinez8244

2 жыл бұрын

I kinda wish I had gotten all that one but I just spent a lot buy 8 straws. Thanks for the information! I will get it, it just makes more sense.

That’s three generations behind. Buy the life straw flex. It’s just like the squeeze but better. It’s a three stage filter , two microfilamint membrane like sawyer , comes in a bag like the katadyn, but also incorporated a third carbon filter stage to remove bad taste, heavy metals and chemicals. It works as an inline filter with hydration bladders, like the katadyn or like the squeeze and even threads onto smart water bottle tops. They did a good job , if it lasts longer than a squeeze it should be good .

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

The Sawyer products filter down to 0.1 microns whereas the Lifestraw only filters down to 0.2 microns. Making the Sawyer filter more contaminants out. The Sawyer also filters out much more water than the Lifestraw products. The Lifestraw is also double the price of the Sawyer options as well. For the same price as the Lifestraw, you can get the Sawyer S1 Filter system. In my opinion, I would choose the Sawyer Squeeze over any of the Lifestraw options. Sawyer S1 or S3 - amzn.to/2x58ZdA Lifestraw I was using to compare to scroll down to see all the Lifestraw products filter specs - amzn.to/2wqJrHf

@forliberty1805

3 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance That Lifestraw you are comparing is $29.99 compared to $52.76 for the Sawyer. Hardly the same price!

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

@@forliberty1805 The Sawyer Squeeze is $29.97 and the Sawyer Mini is $19.97

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

@@collinseperejeotwane71 www.freshwatersystems.com/blogs/blog/how-many-microns-should-your-water-filter-be

well said.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for watching. I truly appreciate the Support.

I submerged my life straw fully because the directions on package said to do so. BUT the inside paper said NOT to submerge the mouthpiece. Did I just RUIN the lifestraw?

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

If you submerged it into clean water it should be fine. If you submerged it into questionable water the mouthpiece and top of the filter can be contaminated. I would just wash it really well with clean water and let it fully dry before using it again. If you are really worried about it getting a new one would be the safest bet. If you had done the same thing with a Sawyer Mini or Sawyer Squeeze you could just backflush the filter and it would be as good as new. That is another one of the advantages of the Sawyer Filters.

@michellelaclair

3 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance thanks,it was clean water. I just purchased the Sawyer mini and a 1 gallon bladder.Trying to cover all my bases!!

I bought a lifestraw just because I was at a store and out of all the "filter" options The lifestraw was smallest portable and cheapest I mean i live not far from a few of the cleanest spring water areas in the world But never know if i will need clean water else where ...........My advice Your very first sips of water you need to spit .. they will taste bad from the filter However I would boil and add a drop of bleach to a bag of of water And wait 30 mins for it to act ...Birch trees in the spring months also give off water ( I carry sharpen metal straws cut in two) But you could pull it off with a flat end stick and a plastic bottle And snare wire around the tree ..i'll be buying the Sawyer alot more easy to use for other things

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Living in Minnesota means I'm never short on water. Having over 10,000 lakes and countless rivers and streams it would be hard for me to need anything else. There have been a lot of people that fly fish and I can see how the Lifestraw would make more sense in that situation. You are already in the water so just bending down isn't much work at all. I just think when it comes to camping and hiking the Sawyer makes more sense because it can do so much.

@livingonadollar2882

4 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance I'm Your great white north neighbour Eh! But alittle more east by Sudbury About the same level as Duluth And ya Pretty much the same lakes and rivers Fish,Moose, Crappy weather lol But there has been times i'm out in the sticks The sawyer would be the Caddy to my ford pinto : ) Thanks for the video And the reply stay safe!

My question is in building materials they are identical. Cut them both in half they're identical. So how is it one filters a ton more than the other?

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

The Sawyer is able to be back flushed and cleaned much easier than the LifeStraw. If you take care of the Sawyer it will filter much more but if you neglect to take care of it then it will not filter much more than the LifeStraw will.

I fly fish in the North Carolina Mountains. The life straw is perfect for the small springs . One piece is ALL you need . Zero issues

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Do you bend down and drink straight from the water or do you put it into a bottle first?

@paul.etedder2439

4 жыл бұрын

Wolf Pack Woodcraft I drink from the spring itself no bottle normally

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

@@paul.etedder2439 The Lifestraw is better when it comes to drinking from the water itself.

@jayk.2276

4 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of comment i was searching for. When im out wading and fly fishing i like to travel very light. Phone, tippet, leader, car keys, flies, net, nippers, forceps and that's it. The one thing i was missing was a water solution. I didn't want to carry a sling or pack, as I'm trying to travel light. I can't carry a water bottle without it being in the way inside my wader pockets or being too bulky. How do you like the lifestraw? I ordered the lifestraw flex.

Good discussion and something that is obviously essential for everyday living outdoors, not just for survival. I personally bought a Lifestraw to throw in my get home bag, because it is a convenient way to drink water out of the bottle i keep in that bag. I definitely agree with u though, on how there are other, much more modular systems that will work better. I really only got the Lifestraw because it was one of those Amazon deal purchases, so im pretty sure i only paid about $10 for it. Im looking into gravity bag systems to get for my next camping trip, as i believe that is the most convenient for a base camp setup. Great video as always, keep it up man!

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

I never was interested in gravity filters until I made that video about the Sawyer Squeeze and the CNOC bags. I never need a lot of water since I usually camp alone but I gotta admit filling a bag and walking away while the filter did all the work was pretty nice.

@darthblade2016

4 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance Haha, yeah, i could see that. I tend to drink a lot of water and if im car camping, not a huge deal, b/c ill bring a 7 gallon container of water. In the summer though, drinking water is a huge necessity and that may not be enough with cooking and cleaning as well.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

@@darthblade2016 I always filter water now. I don't have to worry about running out or rationing my water. I used to carry a 7-gallon jug but I always get nervous with it sloshing around in the back of the Jeep.

the website (Sawyer) says about the MINI WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM: " We recommend backwashing and sanitizing the filter after every outing for optimized use." so, sanitize with what? After couple of use my katadyn hiker pro had mould inside ..so i diluted some chlorine tablets and pumped it through but the problem still persists....i am not sure how to decontaminate these things. You got any idea?

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

It is important that you never store your filter inside of a bag especially a zip lock bag or other airtight bags. They need to completely dry after every use. That is how you keep them from getting moldy is by making sure that you air them out and keep them as dry as possible.

@lightisgreaterthandarkness

3 жыл бұрын

3% hydrogen peroxide, about half a cup should do, followed by 2 pints of distilled water to wash peroxide out. After let it dry and presto! Edit: make sure to let the peroxide sit inside the sawyer for at least 3-5 minutes before rinsing out. You want the peroxide to foam up real good.

@needsomehike

3 жыл бұрын

@@lightisgreaterthandarkness thanks very much

@lightisgreaterthandarkness

3 жыл бұрын

@@needsomehike No problem! Happy to help out...

@stefanozebralight518

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe this can help From Sawyer helpdesk: "Sanitizing the pouch and filter can be done after backwashing the filter. We recommend using a weak bleach solution (one capful of bleach per Liter of water) to slosh around in the pouch and run through the filter. Vinegar can help get rid of mineral deposits on the filter fibers but is not great for sanitizing. High concentrations of chlorine can damage the fibers over time. We would recommend only using bleach and vinegar." (They tell me about chlorine because I asked if it was possible to use water containing Oasis Water tabs to disinfect )

can it filter heavy metals and viruses.

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

No neither of these filters can filter out heavy metals or viruses. You will have to buy the more expensive options. This Sawyer can ( www.sawyer.com/products/s3-select-water-filter ) and Lifestraw has one for each but not both.

Ummm Question. If your going to boil the water, which would kill anything in the water.why use the filter?

@newageselfreliance

18 күн бұрын

Just because you kill the living stuff doesn't mean you remove all the harmful stuff that could be inside the water. That being said I use these filters instead of boiling. It is much faster to filter the water and keep moving than to start a fire and wait for the water to come to a boil.

@quintanaquintana2212

18 күн бұрын

@@newageselfreliance Gotcha what your saying makes sense

The simple fact why people still buy the last straw it's because of space and weight it might not way too much more than a LifeStraw probably three or four more times but you got ten times more space that needs to be taken up in a camping situation and another thing I would do some research on that million gallon capacity I don't think you realize how much a million gallons is to a 3-inch filter system

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

The filter only filters out Bacteria and Parasites so after back flushing the unit is as good as new again. If it was filtering out viruses or chemicals the life span would be much less. Here is a video where I talk about the different filter options and the pros and cons of each kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHatyKqaiJPOlrw.html

It’s not useless it’s the best thing in the entire world it’s mandatory for your survival bag

You can drink straight from the river or pond you do not need a bottle

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I would much rather drink from a bottle than laying down and drinking straight from the river.

I would absolutely Still buy a Lifestraw, they're great for the price, last up to 5 years (Filters 4,000 Liters of water) and is already PROVEN to work, also has a great price tag so yes absolutely still use one, Od prefer a Sawer Squeeze with Cnoc Filter bags, but Lifestraw would make a great back up in the Wildy

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

Lifestraw does make good filters. I prefer the Sawyer and I don't really use anything else. A lot of people have said the best part of the Lifestraw is that it is all one unit and doesn't need the attachments that the Sawyer needs. I can see that being a Pro but I really rather have the versatility of the Sawyer.

Are you sure the Sawyer filters more? You are the only one saying it the better of the 2 but when I look it up online it says lifestraw filters our virus while the sawyer does not .

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

Both Sawyer and Lifestraw do NOT filter out Viruses. Lifestraw does make more expensive filters that can filter out viruses, but the Lifestraw Persona,l like the one in this video, does NOT filter out Viruses. The other thing is the Sawyer will filter down to 1/10 of a micron, whereas the Lifestraw will filter 2/10 or 1/5 of a Micron. Meaning the Sawyer will filter finer particles. Here is an affiliate link amzn.to/3iIUPXc If you scroll down into the info section, you can see the different filters Lifestraw offers and what they can filter out. Only the LIfestraw Mission can remove viruses.

@screwface6552

Жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance thanks for the info usually just throw a little thing of iodine tablets in with it as I wasnt sure.

Thanks for the video you helped me decide which one and the reviews aren’t great for the life straw on a few sites. You must be Canadian your links are amazon.ca. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thanks for the great info , I’m going to sub to your channel.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I'm actually from Minnesota but most people tell me that's close enough to being from Canada lol.

I bought the lifestraw simply because the sawyer is unfortenately sold out here in the Netherlands.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

It is a good filter. I just prefer the Sawyer products over the Lifestraw because it can do everything the Lifestraw can do plus so much more.

I boil my water. Have lifestraw for when I have no way to boil water. Either works, point is boil your water or you'll chance getting sick.

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

Boiling is better than filtering. Drinking warm water on a hot day isn't my favorite. That is why I like filtering water. It keeps it cold and refreshing.

You were worried about a place to store the life straw but you’re not worried about the extra ancillary adapters to the sawyer squeeze?! Ok …. 🤔

@newageselfreliance

9 ай бұрын

I hope you realize you don't have to carry any of the adapters that come with the Sawyer filter. You can just carry the filter itself. Also, you don't have to take the adapters on and off after every single use. You can just keep it set up the way you're going to use it and leave the rest at home.

I actually have one and I just said a test with it and I drink mudwater and spit it out and the water was perfectly clean

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

You can do the exact same thing with the Sawyer Mini. The Sawyer Mini is also smaller and takes up less space in a survival bag.

Saya membeli 2 sawyer filter tahun 2016 karena bisa memfilter air sampai dengan 100000 gallon dan di gunakan sampai sekarang 2022, dan membeli hydroblu carbon active dan setelah saya gunakan dan ternyata lebih baik aquamira frontier daripada hydroblu carbon active.

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

Saya sangat menikmati filter air Sawyer. Saya telah menggunakan milik saya selama bertahun-tahun dan mereka masih berfungsi dengan baik.

I have the lifestraw flex. The rubberized squeeze bag is FAR superior to Sawyer squeeze bag. Perhaps you didn't find one of those.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

The thing with the Lifestraw Flex is that it only has a .2 micron filter which is twice as big as the Sawyer which is .1 micron. The other thing is that the Lifestraw Flex is only good for 500 Gallons because it can't be backflushed. The Sawyer Mini can be used for 100,000 Gallons. So in my opinion it would be better to get a Sawyer and Vecto 2L water bag.

@DestinationsChronicles

3 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance My Lifestraw Flex came with a backflush syringe thingy.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder why it's only good for 500 Gallons?

@DestinationsChronicles

3 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance There are Two different filters on the Flex (the new one). One for all the Chemicals, Micro-organisms,bacteria and such. The second on (on the flex) deals with heavy metals etc The heavy metals filter changes out frequently. The bacteria and micro organism filter is, I believe. every 700 gallons, but I could be wrong.

@Nunya-_-

3 жыл бұрын

Wolf Pack Woodcraft How is it possible that the sawyer is able to purify over 100, 000 gallons but the the life straw can only purify 500? Can back flushing really make that much of a difference? I don’t know what to get, the sawyer seems like it has quite a bit of attachments, but the life straw can only purify 500 gallons... Do you have a video on the attachments and how to use them so I can get a general idea of how easy or hard it would be to use? If so could you link it, thanks.

I just bring a six pack of Guinness.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I have a video in the works on a mini fridge that holds a six pack. It plugs into a 12V cigarette lighter port on a vehicle or a power station.

I suppose you could just cut the top off the water bottle so that the straw would fit.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

Or I could bring the Sawyer. If I bring the Sawyer I can keep the water bottle in take and still be able to carry water over distance.

I have a sawyer mini there great

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

I really like the Sawyer Mini. I think the Sawyer Squeeze is faster and easier to use but I like how small and compact the mini is.

@evanthecameraman1636

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it saved my life

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

How did it save your life?

@evanthecameraman1636

3 жыл бұрын

Ran out of water on a hike on a hot day where heat stroke dehydration an heat cyncpy so I stand from a lake with it

If your carrying a bag of accessories for the sawyer filter, then why not just carry a canteen or a water bag along with the life straw, isn't that the same thing? I do not see the difference as far as what you carry with you.

@newageselfreliance

5 ай бұрын

You know you don't have to carry the bag of accessories. You just take the one you need with you. You also just keep it attached to the Sawyer filter you don't even have to take it off.

Why can't I cut the water bottle in half and use it as a cup to sip with the lifestraw?

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

You can but then you won't be able to carry water over a distance. I would much rather bring a Sawyer than bring a Lifestraw knowing I might have to sacrifice my water bottle.

@stevereno22

3 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance good point! I have both in my bug out bag. Good video, keep it up!

Do you need to clean these stuffs?

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

The Lifestraw needs to be kept clean but the Sawyer can be back flushed and cleaned. The more you back flush the Sawyer the longer and better it will filter water.

@AbsolutelyLitVikku

4 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance ah, i see. Thanks

I use a Sawyer mini

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

I used a sawyer mini for years and I still think it's one of the best filters I have ever used.

I have dozens of each.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Better to have them and not need them than need them and not have them.

@CONSOLETRUTH2

4 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance ahhh, the condom mantrA

check out my latest video on how I set my sawyer mini up as a gravity system. very minimal.

Better Marketing, Cory. Lifestraw was original designed for downed pilots and astronauts. Sawyer was design for outdoorsman. I prefer the Sawyer system for camping. Katyen for survival. Be careful , on use in water that contain heavy metals and chemicals. I know several survivalists that got sick from the Sawyer system. One prepper that died from Lifestraw- drinking pool water.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

I should do a video talking about the difference between filtered water and purified water. For us, it seems so simple but for people just getting started, I'm sure it is really confusing and dangerous.

@Diebulfrog79

4 жыл бұрын

Wolf Pack Woodcraft : Trust me, Cory. You should a video on that. Not many people understand the outdoors. I camp in three difference terrains desert, Mts , wood land. I had some joker in one of my private classes talking that pool water was safe too drink.

@ms.anonymousinformer242

4 жыл бұрын

@@Diebulfrog79 so the lifestraw does not purify water like pool water to make it safe to drink ?

@user-vs4kz7nv4z

11 ай бұрын

@@Diebulfrog79 You do realize that most pool water is sterilized with chlorine. Same chlorine is used to sterilize tap water we all drink. Trillions of gallons all over the earth. So long as one is not drinking freshly shocked pool water with very high ppm, not a problem. Other chemicals are present in small amounts (sodium bicarbonate, aka baking soda). Ph adjusters break down. Pool water can be very drinkable and is 100% a valuable resource for survival. The idea that it is toxic is nonsense. 35 years as a pool technician.

I just bought one lifestrew… I am naive.

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

Lifestraw has it's place. If you are drinking from a large mouth water bottle it can come in handy. I just prefer the Sawyer because it can do everything the Lifestraw does plus so much more.

Dude favors a small salamander.

I bought a water bottle with an exact same filter just not lifestraw brand and used it in Bali!!! It worked so good I was nervouse bc the water can make you so sick there. If you want a version of this in a water bottle try neroflask's water filtering! I got it on amazon but neroflask.com

@newageselfreliance

4 жыл бұрын

The filter in your bottle does look very similar to the LifeStraw but it looks like the NeroFlask has a much better filter. According to the website it filters out chemicals and pesticides which the LifeStraw can't do. It looks like a really good system. The only thing is the NeroFlask doesn't filter as much water as the LifeStraw. That being said I think the NeroFlask was a much better option to bring to Bali than the LifeStraw would have been.

@forliberty1805

3 жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance I can't find any information on the website she posted on the specs of this filtration system.

I can use a cup if I have a lifestraw.

@newageselfreliance

2 жыл бұрын

You can.

Jesus loves you all very much!!!

Anyone tried these with salt water?

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

These will not filter salt water. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHatyKqaiJPOlrw.html

The squeeze is a great way of life. I can't take anything away from the sawyer products. If you have a life straw for an emergency you are fine. If your goal is for long term or extended use, abandon all of these methods and investigate Pool Shock and the treatment of water at a larger scale at a stupid discovery of how cheap it will be.

@newageselfreliance

3 жыл бұрын

Pool Shock can kill you. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323700

@michaelatthedoor4019

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Not for children to play with.

@user-vs4kz7nv4z

11 ай бұрын

@@newageselfreliance It is concentrated dry chlorine. Same as that has sterilized trillions of gallons of tap water for humanity worldwide. Any moron who would eat it probably shouldn't be in the gene pool anyways.