Lifesaver Liberty Bottle Review

With a LifeSaver bottle, you can forever say goodbye to packing, transporting or wasting bottled water when you’re going off grid, camping, trekking or back-packing. The release of the new LifeSaver Liberty bottle – a portable water filter bottle with an inline pump – you can store, filter and consume up to 14oz of water, on the move, as and when, you need it.

The new bottle uses the same advanced filtration technology as Lifesaver’s original bottle. This technology has been relied on, for over 10 years, by humanitarian aid agencies and militaries around the world, in the most challenging conditions, such as disaster zones and crisis situations. It removes 99.9999% bacteria, 99.999% virus and 99.99% cysts.

For the geeks out there, like me, here’s the scientific bit! It’s certified to exceed the full NSF/ANSI P231 test standards against General Test Water and Challenge Test Water type 3 (simulated sewage) and the WHO2011 ‘Highly protective tier’ drinking water standards. You can check out Liberty’s testing credentials here.

Features

Scavenger Hose

• Filter directly and easily from a natural water source – no bending to suck or scoop
• Pumps continuously through bottle, straight out into separate container
• Ideal and convenient for larger, clean water storage requirements

 Adaptable Screw Head

• Thread design incorporated into head of bottle
• Screws straight onto a Nalgene wide-mouthed bottle
• Filters directly from one bottle to the other for convenience
• Small bottle mouth adapter available soon

 Easy to Use

• Utilizes a simple hand pump – even a child can operate
• Creates air pressure inside the bottle
• Forces water through ultrafiltration membrane once drinking valve opened
• No chemicals or power are required to operate

 Easy View

• Transparent window each side of bottle
• User can see how much water is stored

The filter cartridge cleans up to an impressive 530 Gallons – a whopping 2,000 litres – making this a very economical choice. But the technical designers didn’t stop there! An added feature, included in all LifeSaver products, is the built-in Fail Safe technology. Once the filter stops being effective, water cannot pass through the system at all, as all the pores in the membrane are blocked. This ensures any user is fully protected. And if this wasn’t enough, the filters are replaceable so the LifeSaver Liberty™ bottle could be an outdoor adventure companion for years to come.

Specifications

•  Removes:
  • Virus – 99.999%
  • Bacteria – 99.9999%
  • Cysts – 99.99%
• Independently tested to exceed full NSF/ANSI P231 and WHO2011 ‘Highly protective tier’ drinking water standards
• Comes with 5ft Scavenger Hose for drawing water directly from source, meaning:
  • Easier accessibility to water
  • No need to get hands wet
  • Filter larger volumes in one go
  • Ability to filter directly into additional containers
• Filters up to 2,000 litres
• Filter Cartridge is replaceable
• Replaceable Activated Carbon Disc for removal of chlorine, taste and odour
• FailSafe technology – Once the filter membranes are blocked, water can not pass through, keeping users safe
• 400ml capacity
• Fast flow rate – 1.2 L/min
• No chemicals or electricity required
• No strenuous sucking or pressing required
• Easy to use Flow Valve to control flow rate
• Transparent windows to see water level
• Hook on lid for your carabiner
• SteriTouch® antimicrobial materials used
• Product materials and water effluent both BPA and BPS free

The Lifesaver Liberty Bottle is available in black, orange or blue, with silver and rose gold versions for those looking for something more sophisticated.

The Verdict

The LifeSaver Liberty Bottle is small and light, yet robust and easy to use in the field, the reliable filter transforms any water source into thirst-quenching satisfaction anytime and anywhere there is water. Long backpacking treks require lots of water, and carrying the Liberty Bottle works much better than carrying ten gallons of water on your back. The 14 oz storage and pump action of the bottle will keep you healthy and comfortably hydrated as you hike through patches of wilderness. The Lifesaver Liberty is a solid filter bottle that does its job without disappointment, making it the perfect choice for any outdoor enthusiast.

For more information about the LifeSaver Liberty Bottle, visit www.iconlifesaver.com              MSRP $99.99