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LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze 1L Bottle with Filter - Mountain Blue

£50.00 £

Backcountry versatility for trail running, day and multi-day hiking and limited space adventures! Protects against bacteria, parasites, microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness

  • It's time to stop carrying around a bag of plastic parts and multiple water bottles
    LifeStraw’s Peak compact squeeze filtration is an all-in-one water storage and filtration device
    Made from premium materials, it’s durable enough to last you on your long-haul adventures without having to worry about rips, tears, and punctures.
    Ultralight and collapsible at less than 4 ounces, you can grab and go, using as a straw filter, storage solution, squeeze system or connecting to other Peak Series systems to best fit your adventure
    The filter membrane density has been optimized for flow rate and the over-cap features and smart seal mouthpiece prevent leakage
    Colour: Mountain Blue
    Includes: LifeStraw Peak Series 1000ml collapsible squeeze bottle with screw-top cap and tether, backwash accessory, user manual
    Materials: BPA Free, FDA approved, premium materials
    Dimensions: 12 x 30.8cm, 4.7 x 12.1in
    Weight: 110g, 3.9oz 
    Pore Size: 0.2 micron
    Membrane Microfilter (Replaceable): lasts up to 2,000 litres, 439.94 imperial gallons
    The water will stop flowing through once the filter has reached the end of its lifetime
    LifeStraw Peak Series Membrane Microfilter: Meets US EPA & NSF P231 drinking water standards for the removal of bacteria and parasites
    Protects Against:
    99.999999% of bacteria 
    99.999% of parasites 
    99.999% of microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness 
    Watch: 
    THE 9s MATTER:  In microbiological water treatment, it’s all about the number of nines after the decimal - which are generally referred to as log standards. 
    Testing performance for log thresholds is the ultimate measure microbiological filtration performance. 
    This is more important than comparing pore size. 
    There tends to be lower percentage standards for heavy metals and chemicals because it takes higher concentrations of these contaminants to cause illness.  However, low dose concentrations of microbes can still make you sick, so you need the extra 9s. 
    The NSF recommends log 6 bacteria removal (99.9999%) and greater than log 3 Protozoa removal (99.9%). 
    If you are considering Virus removal, they recommend at least log 4 (99.99%). - see 3 below
    When in the great outdoors: YOUR MOST IMMEDIATE CONCERNS ARE MICROBIOLOGICAL.
    These can be broken down into three categories.
    1. PROTOZOA/PARASITES –
      The CDC (Center For Disease Control USA) lists Cryptosporidium and Giardia intestinalis as the top two most concerning protozoa or parasites to be aware of in backcountry water.
      They result from runoff of animal and human fecal waste. 
      Cryptosporidium infection, or “Crypto,” in particular is very common – there are almost 750,000 cases a year in the USA.
      What is most critical about Cryptosporidium is that iodine treatment and in many cases, chlorine treatment are not effective at killing Cryptosporidium (Chlorine-dioxide takes up to 4 hours).
      Want to learn more? See what the CDC has to say about protozoa.

    2. BACTERIA – Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and E. Coli can all be found in backcountry waters.
      These also result from animal or human fecal waste and can cause serious illness.

    3. VIRUS -  Rotavirus and noroviruses, Hepatitis A&E can be spread through water.
      Human viruses come exclusively from infected human feces, so they tend to be less of a concern in the backcountry.
      However, if you are in a location with a large amount of human activity, you may want to consider a different technology that protects against viruses – such as ultrafiltration technology or microfiltration with chemical treatment.

    This product does not protect against HEAVY METALS, CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES, AND "OTHER STUFF"
    This is what LifeStraw say:
    "Beyond the microbiological umbrella, there may be heavy metals, chemicals, pesticides, and other unwanted substances in backcountry water. 
    These mainly become concerns if you are close to human activity or downstream agricultural or industrial activities.
    These contaminants often need higher concentrations and longer exposure to cause illness. 
    In general, that makes this category of contaminant less of a concern for the backcountry and for short term exposures.
    So, if you’re hiking for a few days, not a big deal. 
    BUT, if you drink from the same pond or use the same tap every day, that’s a separate issue that merits unique treatment technologies, in which chemicals and heavy metals should be prioritized to avoid prolonged exposures"
    NSF: have been dedicated to protecting and improving global human health since 1944.
    As a global, independent organisation, their standards team facilitates development of public health standards, and their service teams test, audit and certify products and services.
    The NSF mark assures consumers, retailers and regulators that certified products have been rigorously tested to comply with all standard requirements. 
    All Lifestraw Lifestyle images © Adam Barker

  • Free UK Delivery On All Orders
    Orders received BEFORE 1pm on days we are open are usually dispatched the same day with Royal Mail using a 2nd Class delivery service (normally 2-3 working days).

    Orders over £30 will be sent Tracked & Signed For.

    Please note that a different delivery method, e.g Courier, may be used depending on the size/weight of your order and if so we will try to inform you before dispatch.

    Next Day UK Delivery  £8.00
    Orders placed BEFORE 1pm on days we are open will be dispatched the same day, usually by Royal Mail or occasionally by Courier and will require a signature. Any Next Day orders received after this time will be dispatched the following working day. Please note any orders placed AFTER 1pm on Fridays will be dispatched on the following Monday (excluding Bank Holidays).

    Highlands of Scotland, UK Islands & Countries outside of the UK
    The above does not apply to these areas
    We do not deliver to countries not in the United Kingdom

    If you would like any more information on your delivery
    please contact us
    bacoutdoor@gmail.com

    Availability
    As a busy independent retailer, very occassionally we may not have the ordered item in stock. In this case we will inform you of the situation so you can decide how we proceed to your satisfaction. For example, the item may be on order from our supplier, Criterion will send a sleeping bag direct to the customer on our behalf (48 hour Parcel Force delivery).

  • Returns must be made within 14 days of receiving the goods. Please contact us to let us know your intention at bacoutdoor@gmail.com or phone 01422 371146
    If you're returning an item because it's unwanted or you need to exchange it, we ask that you pay for the cost of return carriage. Exchanges for non-sale items will be sent free of charge. Standard delivery charges will apply to sale-item / special offer exchanges.
    All unwanted items must be new and unused, and with original labels attached, along with all receipts / proof of purchase. Please ensure the item(s) are packaged securely and suitably for transit

    Return to: 
    After Sales,
    BAC Outdoor Leisure Ltd
    Central Hall,  Coronation Street, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0DF 
                                          
    When you're arranging to return an item, we strongly recommend that you use a recorded / insured delivery service as we regret that we cannot be held responsible for goods lost in transit. If return conditions are met we will issue a refund within a maximum of 3 working days of the goods being returned to us
    For Health & Safety reasons we are unable to accept returns of climbing hardware, helmets or baselayer / underwear.