Flooding
When Hurricane Harvey struck Texas, massive flooding left whole communities without access to safe drinking water. Store shelves were emptied within hours, and it took several days before FEMA assistance reached the area.
How the Straw Helps:
It enables you to safely drink water from local sources such as rivers, ditches, or rainwater. The straw filters out more than 99.99% of harmful bacteria, including E. coli, Giardia, and protozoa — contaminants that often surge following major floods.
Storms Knock Out the Power Grid
During severe winter outages—such as the Texas blackout of 2021—frozen pipes and stalled municipal pumps left residents without running water, pressure, or filtration.
How the Straw Helps:
It functions completely off-grid, requiring no electricity, water pressure, or batteries. You can simply collect snow, let it melt, and drink safely through the straw.
Traveling or Camping Internationally
Many travelers experience “traveler’s diarrhea” from contaminated tap water — even when staying in reputable hotels. In certain regions, bottled water can be scarce or even counterfeit.
How the Straw Helps:
Designed for portability, it can be connect to your bottle or be used to drink straight from natural sources like streams. Compact, lightweight, and approved for air travel, it’s ideal for safe hydration anywhere.