LifeStraw Flex Replacement Carbon Filter

LifeStraw Flex Replacement Carbon Filter

LifeStraw

The LifeStraw Flex Replacement Carbon Filter improves water taste by reducing heavy metals, chlorine, and odors, lasting up to 100 liters, compatible with LifeStraw Flex and Gravity Bag systems for reliable trail hydration.

Key facts

  • Price: £11.65
  • Weight: 180g
  • Type: In-Line Water Filters
  • Meal type: equipment
  • No cook

Best for

  • Replacing filters in LifeStraw Flex systems
  • Reducing heavy metals and chlorine in natural water
  • Improving taste and odor of untreated water
  • Short to medium duration hikes requiring safe hydration

Things to know

  • Activated carbon + ion exchange filter reduces lead, chlorine, and organic chemicals
  • Meets NSF 42 and NSF 53 standards for contaminant reduction
  • Compatible with LifeStraw Flex, Flex with Gravity Bag, and LifeStraw Play
  • Filter lifespan up to 100 liters (26 gallons)
  • Lab tested and independently verified for safety

Avoid if

  • Limited to 100 liters before replacement needed
  • Does not filter viruses or bacteria alone without LifeStraw membrane
  • Not a standalone filter for long-term or high-volume use

How it fits into a trip

Ideal for hikers using LifeStraw Flex systems who need a reliable replacement filter that improves water taste and reduces heavy metals on short to medium trips.

About this product

The replacement LifeStraw Flex Replacement Carbon Filter is now available from Base Camp Food.

Compatible with LifeStraw Flex, LifeStraw Flex with Gravity Bag and LifeStraw Play products.

These replaceable activated carbon + ion exchange filters last up to 100 litres.

Features: Reduces lead and other heavy metals, chlorine, bad taste and odour, as well as organic chemical matter to improve taste All LifeStraw water filters are tested in our accredited lab and independently tested to meet us EPA and NSF/ANSI international drinking water standards Specifications: Activated carbon + ion exchange filter reduces heavy metals like lead, chlorine, and other heavy metals, bad taste and odor, as well as organic chemical matter to improve taste Meets NSF 42 standard for chlorine reduction Meets NSF 53 standard for reduction of lead Activated carbon + ion exchange filter lasts up to 26 gal | 100 L LifeStraw's Giving Back Campaign means your purchase has impact: one purchase, one child, one year of safe water.

LifeStraw is also a proud B Corp and Climate Neutral Certified brand, committed to meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

Base Camp Food are an Official LifeStraw UK Reseller Partner.

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