If you’re lost in the great outdoors and in desperate need of a drink, your closest source of water is both your best friend and your worst enemy. It’s your worst enemy if you plan on drinking it straight (we live in Jersey, we almost swallowed a gun once), but it can be your best friend if you have a device like the LifeStraw with you. LifeStraw removes a minimum of 99.99999% of waterborne bacteria and can filter up to 1000L of water. The 2oz straw contains no chemicals and no batteries and was named a Time Magazine Invention of the Year. It will become your new best friend if you decide to go all Into the Wild.
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