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Membrane Solutions Corp via Amazon has 4-Pack Membrane Solutions Personal Water Filter Straws on sale for $15.59 when you clip the 50% Off coupon on the page and checkout with Subscribe and Save. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for sharing this deal.About this Item:
  • SGS certificated, Test Report NBF21-004693-01
  • up to 1,320 gallons lifespan
  • 7.1'' long and 1" in diameter
  • Fits any 28mm threaded bottle
  • 5-Stage Filtration System removes up to 99.99999% of harmful substances (pollution, odor, chlorine and organic chemicals, etc.)

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Membrane Solutions Corp Via Amazon [amazon.com] has 4-Pack Membrane Solutions Portable Water Filter Straw Filtration Straw Purifier Survival Gear for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency (Blue) for $38.98 - 50% coupon on product page - 5% ($3.90) Subscribe and Save = $15.59 - Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+
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Model: Membrane Solutions Portable Water Filter Straw Filtration Straw Purifier Survival Gear for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency, Blue, 4 pack

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I hope to shed some light as I have worked in this industry for several companies. To those who are worried about it being an unknown brand: the filter media design and material are going to be the same in all these straw tube-style filters. They are extremely cheap to manufacture but early adopters and well known brands charge more because they market better. They should not effectively expire if they are kept out of damp or humid conditions. On that same note, best practice is to back flush with clean water after use or every 20-30 gallons during active use as the media does plug up and contaminants need to be released. Always shake them dry between use and don't store them in something air tight.
Sorry, that was long winded.
Is this a well known brand? I'm unfamiliar.

Edit: not well known. some apologists in the comments claiming they are all the same...which is a weird claim for safety equipment.
the business address is a residential house. always a little sketch.
the name is hard to pin down. one nearby company does provide filtration for lab equipment but doesn't list this item on their website.
YMMV/Buyer Beware ...which for any safety/emergency equipment is an immediate pass for me.

I see it's being promoted by a Paid SD Staff Influencer...is this an affiliate? paid advert? any vetting/communication with the company to clear up the concerns? it's been pushed to Frontpage now. I also wonder if the phrasing "sharing this deal" is meant to be a CYA rather than claiming to have "found" this deal like some other posts or if it's just DE style choice

Edit 2:
https://www.mspurelife.com/
this might be their website
0% surprised to see they gave an affiliate/referral kickback program
website business address:
https://maps.app.urlhasbeenblocke...uGdamwGSq7
which then goes to this
https://www.membrane-solutions.com/
Be advised that these are not the well known life straw brand. They are even made with the same color etc to make people think they are life straw at first glance. They may work ok, I don't know. However when it comes to potential lifelines I try and stick to what I know I can trust. You don't skimp on those types of things.

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04-19-2024 at 08:37 PM.
04-19-2024 at 08:37 PM.
Quote from gastoncards :
Not going to trust my life or families on some unknown Chinese imposter brand that purposely attempts to make people think they are legit life straws. They are intentionally trying to be deceptive. Just my opinion based on field use in 8 countries and having my life depending on a water filter.

A great fear based logic. Let's all make fear based decisions and ignore experts and science.
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04-19-2024 at 09:31 PM.
04-19-2024 at 09:31 PM.
Quote from mcjiver :
I hope to shed some light as I have worked in this industry for several companies. To those who are worried about it being an unknown brand: the filter media design and material are going to be the same in all these straw tube-style filters. They are extremely cheap to manufacture but early adopters and well known brands charge more because they market better. They should not effectively expire if they are kept out of damp or humid conditions. On that same note, best practice is to back flush with clean water after use or every 20-30 gallons during active use as the media does plug up and contaminants need to be released. Always shake them dry between use and don't store them in something air tight.
Sorry, that was long winded.

Why not store these in an air tight vacuum? Would that keep the humidity away which would allow this to last longer?
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04-19-2024 at 09:41 PM.

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04-19-2024 at 09:41 PM.
I'm going to stock up on these so I can trade for and other supplies when the apocalypse hits. I'll keep the name brand ones for me and my fam. Either way these are good to have and I will store them right next to my ammo. 🫡👍🏻
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04-19-2024 at 10:04 PM.
04-19-2024 at 10:04 PM.
Quote from brucedc :
Why not store these in an air tight vacuum? Would that keep the humidity away which would allow this to last longer?
Sorry, let me clarify. They are fine closed up if they are brand new. after any use, a mesh bag is best so they can breath out any trapped moisture.
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04-19-2024 at 11:37 PM.
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do these expire?
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04-20-2024 at 01:11 AM.
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Good to have at a why not price.
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04-20-2024 at 02:00 AM.
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Quote from brucedc :
Why not store these in an air tight vacuum? Would that keep the humidity away which would allow this to last longer?

I've heard of documents in sealed safes getting mold because a tiny amount of moisture. Sealing is a good idea until you seal moisture within, stuff can go bad really quickly.
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04-20-2024 at 03:18 AM.
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Quote from carbonfiber :
do these expire?

From the manufacturer "Under normal circumstance,it can be stored for 24 month.
Membrane Solutions Corp"
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04-20-2024 at 05:25 AM.
04-20-2024 at 05:25 AM.
Is it frowned upon to use this at a resturaunt in Mexico? If it came to a life saving point, I'd still struggle to get my face so close to some say a toilet or putrid water source.
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04-20-2024 at 09:42 AM.
04-20-2024 at 09:42 AM.
Quote from mcjiver :
I hope to shed some light as I have worked in this industry for several companies. To those who are worried about it being an unknown brand: the filter media design and material are going to be the same in all these straw tube-style filters. They are extremely cheap to manufacture but early adopters and well known brands charge more because they market better. They should not effectively expire if they are kept out of damp or humid conditions. On that same note, best practice is to back flush with clean water after use or every 20-30 gallons during active use as the media does plug up and contaminants need to be released. Always shake them dry between use and don't store them in something air tight.
Sorry, that was long winded.
The Sawyer claims 75% thicker straw walls. That's how they claim a lifetime longevity; the stronger straws withstand infinitely more backflushes.

The lifespan rating on these indicate they are using the thinner walled straws similar to non-sawyer filters. The weight and low flow rating indicate they are using less straws than non-sawyer filters.

If you need 4 emergency filters as cheap as possible, better to have these than nothing. If it's just yourself and you will likely use a filter while backpacking, then get a sawyer squeeze. Families in developing nations have used a single filter to meet their drinking water needs for multiple households for DECADEs. Also keep in mind, there is no way to test if these have failed.
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04-20-2024 at 09:48 AM.
04-20-2024 at 09:48 AM.
Quote from brucedc :
Why not store these in an air tight vacuum? Would that keep the humidity away which would allow this to last longer?

I think he meant to keep the straw locked up in an air-tight bag or container if it's new or already completely dry. If it has been used recently, I'd leave out to air dry before sealing it back up.
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04-20-2024 at 10:22 AM.
04-20-2024 at 10:22 AM.
Unknown brand. Lifestraw duplicate. Use at your own risk.
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04-20-2024 at 11:56 AM.
04-20-2024 at 11:56 AM.
Quote from busybugsy :
A great fear based logic. Let's all make fear based decisions and ignore experts and science.
Ya because science. Where have we heard that? Oh ya the clot shots! Starwars
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04-20-2024 at 12:44 PM.
04-20-2024 at 12:44 PM.
Quote from busybugsy :
A great fear based logic. Let's all make fear based decisions and ignore experts and science.

What expert science do you have?? Ignore what? That these are purposely designed to look like a life straw and rip off their brand and reputation? You know they are as good? 😖😖😖. Ugh.
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04-20-2024 at 01:24 PM.
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Quote from my3cents :
The LifeStraw brand claims NSF Certified, these don't.

https://www.nsf.org/knowledge-lib...tification
The funny part is that neither filter (not company) can be found on the NSF's webpages...

https://www.nsf.org/certified-products-systems

Search Membrane Solutions (this product) and/or Vestergaard (Lifestraw).
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