{"product_id":"aquastraw-field-filter","title":"AquaStraw Field Filter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDrink from the river without a pot or fire. Single-draw, no waiting for boil.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvacuation stranded at contaminated surface water: no way to boil, no containers. Draw and drink directly through the straw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBug-out with vehicle stranded in rural area, no fuel to get to supply: 10+ draw capacity covers one person 2–3 days if water found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelter-in-place with water mains ruptured, local pond is only source: gravity fill bag or cup and drink through straw repeatedly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-draw from streams, ponds, questionable taps (chlorine-resistant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup to boiling or tablets when those sources fail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency straw for family if pack space is zero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-obvious: fill a cup at public water fountains in evacuation zones (some municipal systems have turned nasty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-use straw—capacity is 10+ draws before clogging, not gallons. Doesn't remove heavy metals or certain chemicals. Not suitable for saltwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits your kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet-Home Bag layer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Collapsible Water Bladder 10L: Straw draws; bladder collects and transports bulk water to basecamp for gravity filtering. Gravity-Feed Water System: Straw for emergency direct-draw; system for processing gallons at shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic tube with carbon-fiber filter element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-50g (very light)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 micron (removes bacteria, protozoa; not viruses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDraw capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 10+ draws per straw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x straw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eField notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't let it freeze—ice will crack the filter element. Wrap in cloth if temps are near 0°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf draw becomes hard (filter clogging), backflush gently with clean water to extend life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine will pass through—if source was chemically treated, straw removes particles but not disinfectant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many days will one straw last?\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 10+ good draws before noticeable resistance. One person drawing once per day from clean source: 1–2 weeks. From silty water: 2–3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this protect against salt water or urine?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Saltwater will clog it immediately. Chemical contaminants pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I share the straw with someone else?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not recommended—it's single-use and design doesn't support backwashing fully. One straw per person in an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCovered by the optional \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/guarantee\"\u003eWatchtower Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stand Fast Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51726158037221,"sku":"CJYDQTLY01312-ArmyGreen","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/2967\/8565\/files\/aquastraw-field-filter.jpg?v=1789187414","url":"https:\/\/watchtowersupply.com\/products\/aquastraw-field-filter","provider":"Watchtower Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}