Hard Times Are Coming: What Your Family Needs First
This isn’t meant to scare you. It’s so you’re prepared. And it all starts with water.
Updated November 2026
Drinking straight from a stream through the straw.
- Removes 99.99% of bacteria & parasites*
- Up to 1,800 gallons per straw*
- About 2 oz, no batteries
This Is Vital for You and Your Family
So listen to me for a minute.
Hard times are coming. You can see it: hurricanes, storms, blackouts that last for days.
And when the power goes out, the tap water often goes out too. Water plants and pumps run on electricity.
It happened in Texas in February 2021: millions of people were told to boil their water. And with an electric stove, no power means you can’t boil anything.
You Can Go a Few Days Without Food. Not Without Water.
Food keeps. Canned goods last for months in the pantry.
But water is one thing you can’t go without.
Ready.gov, the government’s emergency website, says to store one gallon of water per person per day, for several days.
For a family of 4, that’s 12 gallons for just 3 days. And at the store, water is the first thing to run out.
Fill the Bathtubs. Then Drink Clean Water With This.
In an emergency, you fill every bathtub in your house.
With this filter straw, that water goes through a filter before you drink it. You see clean water come out.
You can even use it in rivers, with rainwater, or with murky water from a creek.
If we have to head to the mountains, it fits in your pocket. In a natural disaster, in any crisis: take it out, screw it onto a bottle, and drink.
Inside, a hollow-fiber membrane filters down to 0.1 micron.
According to the manufacturer, it removes over 99.99% of bacteria from water (like E. coli) and over 99.99% of parasites (like Giardia and Cryptosporidium).*
It weighs about 2 ounces. No batteries, no pump, no power needed.
- Fill a bottle with the clearest water you have. If it’s very murky, let it settle first.
- Screw on the straw. It fits most water and soda bottles. Or drink straight through the straw.
- Sip. The water goes through the filter on its way up.
- Flush it after with the syringe it comes with: push clean water through backward, then let it dry.
“Excellent product to have on hand in case of emergency. Hurricane Helene took out the power and water over a wide area. Having this tool allowed folks to still have drinkable water when city water stopped flowing.”
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One Straw Filters Up to 1,800 Gallons of Water*
That’s the manufacturer’s number, for each straw. With very murky water, you get less.
For your family, the rule is simple: one straw per person. No sharing, no waiting.
- Buy 11 straw · up to 1,800 gallons*for one person, or one to keep in the car
- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE2 straws · up to 3,600 gallons*you and your partner, or one for the house and one for the car
- Buy 2 Get 2 FREE4 straws · up to 7,200 gallons*one for each person in a family of 4
* Manufacturer’s figures.
Store bottled water too. The straws are your backup for when it runs out.
That’s why most families pick the 4-pack. It’s not about the deal. It’s one straw for each person in the house.
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Be Prepared, Not Scared
You’re seeing it. They keep telling us: get ready. Buy food that won’t spoil. Canned goods.
God’s people are called to be prepared. Not terrified, not scared, not alarmed.
Being prepared isn’t being afraid. It’s being at peace, because you already did your part.
Keep your straws with the canned goods, the rice and the flashlight. Each one comes sealed in its own pouch, and the manufacturer gives it no expiration date.
Then forget about them until the day you need them.
“This is a must in every household and emergency bin…I have mine in my storm shelter since I live in Tornado Alley”
LOLAAnd the Price Is Very Affordable
You don’t have to fill your garage with water jugs that weigh 8 pounds each.
A case of 24 small bottles is about 3 gallons. One straw filters up to 1,800 gallons*.
Right now the 4-pack is Buy 2 Get 2 FREE. We ship to the US and Canada. See today’s price on the product page.
| Filter straw | Bottled water only | |
|---|---|---|
| Weighs about 2 oz | ✓ | 8.3 lb per gallon |
| Fits in a drawer or glove box | ✓ | ✗ |
| Up to 1,800 gallons per straw* | ✓ | 1 gallon per jug |
| Works even when the store is empty | ✓ | ✗ |
| No power needed | ✓ | ✓ |
| No expiration date (manufacturer) | ✓ | Best-by date |
* Manufacturer’s figures.
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My Advice: Get It Now, Before Things Get Worse
Every time a hurricane or a hard freeze hits the news, people rush out to buy water.
In hurricane season, these straws go fast. And almost everyone waits until the day of the warning.
Today, you can still order it. We ship to the US and Canada.
If you never need it, it stays in your backpack or your glove box.
If you do need it, it’s what keeps your family drinking water.
- Removes 99.99% of bacteria & parasites*
- Up to 1,800 gallons per straw*
- About 2 oz, no batteries
- ✓ Ships to the US & Canada
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Questions People Ask
Why not just store bottled water?
Store it! That comes first. But a gallon weighs 8.3 pounds, and a family of 4 needs about 4 gallons a day. The straws are your backup for when the bottles run out.
Why not just boil the water?
If you can, boiling works well. The problem is the blackout: with no power, an electric stove is useless. The straw needs no fire and no power.
Does it filter viruses or chemicals?
No, and we’d rather tell you now. According to the manufacturer, it removes over 99.99% of bacteria and parasites from water*, plus dirt and microplastics down to 0.1 micron. It is not made for viruses or chemicals. Always follow your local water utility’s instructions.
Does it work with bathtub water?
Yes. Fill your tubs before the storm, while the tap water is still good. Then drink that water through the straw.
How long does one straw last?
Up to 1,800 gallons per straw*. Very murky water wears it out faster. When water won’t go through anymore, even after you flush it, replace it.
Does it expire?
The manufacturer gives it no expiration date. Keep it sealed until you need it.
Will it fit my bottles?
It screws onto the standard 28 mm thread of most water and soda bottles. You can also drink straight through the straw.
* Manufacturer’s figures.
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Real People, Real Emergencies
Verified-purchase reviews, word for word
“Just knowing I have these water straws in my possession eases my mind!!!!! IF something was to happen with our water supply, 💧 I will be able to supply fresh clean water for my family and they don't expire!! You will have peace of mind knowing you would be able to survive a water contaminated issue or supply issue at that !! 😉”
Verified buyer“These straws work excellent and are a reassuring item to always keep on hand. Water is so crucial to survival. I bought several to hand out to unprepared family and friends. I like that they are individually shrink wrapped making them easy to store and transport. I always keep one in not only my prep stuff but glovebox, brief case, suitcase etc. Great company too.”
Verified buyer“This is the best straw because it has a thread on the top where you can screw it on a standard bottle - saves on spillage - so efficient. I have bought some for my sister, my son and his family as well as ourselves!”
Verified buyer“Having access to clean drinking water would be a critical priority in case of an emergency, especially if it requires you to evacuate your home. These emergency water straw filters are fantastic. They are portable, easy to use, and they work!”
Rod Faulkner“Was excited to get these in. Have had to use them in the past during emergency situations and they work great.”
Retired VetMom“I keep one in my truck and several other places. Filters out the bacteria and junk in your water. Great to have just in case.”
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- Removes 99.99% of bacteria & parasites*
- Up to 1,800 gallons per straw*
- About 2 oz, no batteries
- ✓ Ships to the US & Canada
- ✓ Secure checkout
- Ready.gov, “Build a Kit”: water, one gallon per person per day, for several days. ready.gov/kit
- Texas winter storm, February 2021: statewide power outages and boil-water notices for millions of people (news reports).
- Straw: manufacturer’s spec sheet and box (hollow fiber, 0.1 micron; over 99.99% of bacteria and parasites in water; up to 1,800 gallons per straw; about 2 oz). Not made for viruses or chemicals.