7. LifeStraw – $29.95

About LifeStraw:

Founded in 1994 to deal with the problem of Guinea worm larvae, LifeStraw has developed into a brand producing filters that eradicate almost every type of bacteria and protozoa you might come across. Not only do they make ultra-light, compact filters for trekkers and outdoor-lovers, they also help to ensure those threatened by contaminated water sources in developing countries worldwide benefit from their success.

LifeStraw’s Impact: Humanitarian

LifeStraws are now used in 64 countries worldwide. Through their ‘Follow the Liters’ Program, a portion of sales for any LifeStraw goes toward the purchase of LifeStraw Community purifiers which are distributed to schools in developing communities. One sale equals safe drinking water for one child for an entire year. To date, they have reached 1,053 schools, given clean drinking water to over 630,000 students given clean water and donated nearly 7000 filters donated. They were also on hand with filter donations to assist in crises such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, 2010 Pakistan floods, 2011 Thailand floods, and 2016 Ecuador earthquake.

Staff Pick: LifeStraw Personal $29.95

Ideal for hiking, backpacking, camping, travel, and emergency preparedness, this ultralight straw-style filter can turn up to 1,000 liters of contaminated water into safe drinking water.