LifeStraw Go Series – BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle for Travel and Everyday Use Removes Bacteria, Parasites and Microplastics, Improves Taste, 1L Aegean Sea

Originally, I read that it was difficult to get water out of this. I didn’t think that was a problem at all. The real issue is if you are flying with it. Under pressure when flying, when you open it, it will start flowing water out of the mouth piece. So, I couldn’t use it on the airplace without a huge mess!

Convient parfaitement à l’usage décrit. Comme d’autres commentaires le signalent il faut succioner avec la bouche. Certains disent que c’est désagréable, moi ça ne me dérange pas, ça fait un peu biberon pour expliquer le ressenti. Montez pas dans l’avion avec le truc plein parce que ça déborde à cause de la pression, mais ça c’est pas un défaut, le fabricant ne cache pas que ça doit fonctionner comme ça à cause du filtre. Je recommande le produit, il est bien et l’eau n’a aucun goût, ce qui est le but de recherché.

I appreciate this water bottle as it helps me drink a lot more water during my shifts at work, and it helps water taste less metallic in my opinion. Although, I guess with good products you can always find some flaws with it.

Flaw number one is, even if you go slightly above the “Max- 1 L” line on the bottle, if you put your straw in, it can overflow quite easily causing a mess. Especially if you put ice in the water.

Flaw number two is, for some reason, every time I use this bottle and I get to halfway done with my water, some of the water backs up into the straw and forms at the very tip of the mouth piece so when you pick it up, water pours all over you if you tilt it slightly to drink out of it. I’ve had this happen on multiple occasions and I do not understand why, especially because it only happens when I get to the halfway mark, and it’s not overfilled at all. Another thing I don’t understand with this is the water keeps backing up into the mouth piece to the point where you have to drink out of it in order to get it to stop backing up and trying to overflow out of the mouth piece. I have to hold it straight in order to drink out of it when this happens because it’ll just spill all over me.

Flaw number three, is I believe what occurs with all filtered water bottles that come with a straw. The straw never reaches the bottom for some reason, I don’t know if companies do this purposefully or they aren’t able to make the filtered straw long enough to reach the bottom, but I am constantly having to remove the filtered straw and mouth piece all together to get the last ounce of water out of my bottle and am forced to drink the tap water that I put in my bottle, unfiltered. I wish companies would make their filtered straws long enough so they could reach the bottom.

I can’t say if my last flaw is a flaw or not, since it’s more of a preference of mine and I learned this the hard way, but you definitely cannot put water mixes in your water with this bottle. I learned this the hard way when I put in a powder mix for some mango green tea flavoring for my water in my bottle and it left the filtered stained as well as it absorbed all of the flavoring but it became sour real fast and made all my future drinks horrible. I had to buy a replacement because of this. I guess I could’ve avoided this by maybe putting some fruit in my water or something if I wanted flavoring instead of the flavoring powders, but I feel as though even with fruit it would’ve absorbed the flavoring and made all my future drinks nasty. I guess that is the downfall of having a filtered water bottle though, and maybe I should look into getting a filtered water pitcher so I could put some fruit in there or something to have at home and not at work.

Anyways, if you’re looking for a good water bottle that has a filter and you can work around the flaws that I’ve found, this is the one for you.

Can be difficult to sip from since you’re pulling the water through the filter each time. Goes with me traveling, has been scratched but not broken.

I used it for my international trip. We did not get sick the whole trip and I felt very safe drinking the water in different countries. Very easy to use and handy.

Becomes slightly pressurised after filling and drips everywhere when you unscrew the lid unless you unscrew the whole top first. It’s pretty annoying.

I love this bottle. It’s a huge step up from my Brita filter bottle, being much better designed for long-term use and much more versatile.

I’m a long-standing lifestraw fan because I hike and I cannot express how wonderful it is not to have to carry a whole weekend’s water or to use those awful purification tablets.

This bottle is also a step up from the previous version, with a fully-sealed cap that allows me to put it in my bike cage on a splattery day without worrying the drinking valve will get dirty.

I also particularly love the simple silicone valve that screws into the inner cap – MUCH better than the plastic Brita one, which quickly gets chipped and gunky – and it’s easy to remove and wash with a pipe brush.

Two minor points to note:
– while getting the dust cap on and off is easy, because of the large handle, getting the top of the bottle unscrewed for refilling is a challenge. It really needs grips or something; it’s just too smooth. It’s also easy to over-tighten it by screwing it on via the handle (which doesn’t work for unscrewing!). Best solution is a slightly damp hand, but people with less grip strength will have trouble.
– the marketing videos all show people drinking from the bottle tilted up, as if it’s a gravity-valve. This will only get the filter clogged with air. To drink from it, keep the bottle vertical and drink it like from a straw.

I love this bottle. It’s a huge step up from my Brita filter bottle, being much better designed for long-term use and much more versatile.

I’m a long-standing lifestraw fan because I hike and I cannot express how wonderful it is not to have to carry a whole weekend’s water or to use those awful purification tablets.

This bottle is also a step up from the previous version, with a fully-sealed cap that allows me to put it in my bike cage on a splattery day without worrying the drinking valve will get dirty.

I also particularly love the simple silicone valve that screws into the inner cap – MUCH better than the plastic Brita one, which quickly gets chipped and gunky – and it’s easy to remove and wash with a pipe brush.

Two minor points to note:
– while getting the dust cap on and off is easy, because of the large handle, getting the top of the bottle unscrewed for refilling is a challenge. It really needs grips or something; it’s just too smooth. It’s also easy to over-tighten it by screwing it on via the handle (which doesn’t work for unscrewing!). Best solution is a slightly damp hand, but people with less grip strength will have trouble.
– the marketing videos all show people drinking from the bottle tilted up, as if it’s a gravity-valve. This will only get the filter clogged with air. To drink from it, keep the bottle vertical and drink it like from a straw.

I bought the LifeStraw Go Series water bottle specifically for my trip to Colombia, where I knew safe drinking water wouldn’t always be readily available. It definitely came through when I needed it — and I’m really glad I had it with me.

Pros:
✅ Great filtration confidence. I used it to drink from taps, rivers, and public water fountains throughout the trip. Never got sick, and the water always tasted clean. Huge peace of mind when you’re in more remote areas.

✅ Durable build. The bottle held up well through hikes, rough bus rides, and airport handling. No leaks, even when tossed in a backpack.

✅ Easy to use. Just fill it and sip — no complicated process or waiting like some other filters. You can drink on the go, which is especially helpful in hot, humid climates.

✅ Eco-friendly. I avoided buying dozens of plastic bottles, which felt good both for my budget and the environment.

✅ Long-lasting filter. Still going strong after 3 weeks of heavy use.

Cons:
⚠️ Sipping takes effort. The filtered straw can make drinking feel a bit like sucking a thick smoothie. Not a huge deal, but it’s something to get used to.

⚠️ Small capacity. It’s a personal bottle (mine was 22oz), so if you’re on long hikes or far from refill stations, you’ll want to plan ahead.

⚠️ No filter indicator. There’s no visual cue for when the filter is close to needing replacement — you kind of have to guess based on usage.

Bottom line:
If you’re traveling to places where water safety is a concern — whether cities or rural trails — the LifeStraw Go is 100% worth it. It gave me the freedom to hydrate anywhere in Colombia without constantly worrying about the source. While it’s not perfect, the peace of mind alone makes it a great investment for travelers, hikers, or anyone who wants backup filtration in their bag.

Would recommend, especially for backpackers or eco-conscious travelers.

I love this bottle. It’s a huge step up from my Brita filter bottle, being much better designed for long-term use and much more versatile.

I’m a long-standing lifestraw fan because I hike and I cannot express how wonderful it is not to have to carry a whole weekend’s water or to use those awful purification tablets.

This bottle is also a step up from the previous version, with a fully-sealed cap that allows me to put it in my bike cage on a splattery day without worrying the drinking valve will get dirty.

I also particularly love the simple silicone valve that screws into the inner cap – MUCH better than the plastic Brita one, which quickly gets chipped and gunky – and it’s easy to remove and wash with a pipe brush.

Two minor points to note:
– while getting the dust cap on and off is easy, because of the large handle, getting the top of the bottle unscrewed for refilling is a challenge. It really needs grips or something; it’s just too smooth. It’s also easy to over-tighten it by screwing it on via the handle (which doesn’t work for unscrewing!). Best solution is a slightly damp hand, but people with less grip strength will have trouble.
– the marketing videos all show people drinking from the bottle tilted up, as if it’s a gravity-valve. This will only get the filter clogged with air. To drink from it, keep the bottle vertical and drink it like from a straw.

Chegou muito rápido e bem embalado e com o cupom fiscal.

I purchased these water bottles for a trip to Eastern Cuba. Bottled water was hard to come by and the Lifestraw water bottles came in so handy. We filled them with tap water, and water from a river (our guide said you could drink it straight up but I wasn’t taking that chance!) and we were didn’t get sick. Others in our group did get sick, not sure if from the water or food poisoning but it just take one little microbe in the water to make you sick! Sucking from the top wasn’t nearly as difficult as I thought it would be either, so a great purchase all around! If you’re going to be in an area where the water is suspect, get this water bottle!

Filters have a weird taste at first. Really need to do a thorough rinse out. Also one of the two bottles caps is a bit challenging to screw on, the threads some wonky or something. The bottles came with little instructions. A friend who owns these is telling I need to store them in salt water so the filters don’t dry out. However, one wouldn’t know this by the information that came with the bottles. They hold maybe 16 ounces with the straw so not that big.