As your LifeSaver Wayfarer cartridge approaches end-of-life, the patented FailSafe Technology will start to kick in and you'll see a reduction in flow rate. It will also become harder to pump. At that point you'll need to replace the filter cartridge. Your new cartridge will provide another 5,000 litres of purified water.
The LifeSaver Wayfarer Replacement Cartridge is a microbiological water filter that uses ultra filtration technology to filter out viruses, bacteria, cysts and parasites from contaminated water sources. LifeSaver technology filters out bacteria to a minimum of Log 6 (99.9999%), viruses to a minimum of Log 4 (99.99%) and cysts to a minimum of Log 4 (99.99%) as specified by NSF Protocol 248.
Effective against:
VIRUS REDUCTION*: > 99.99% (Log 4)
BACTERIA REDUCTION*: > 99.9999% (Log 6)
CYST REDUCTION*: > 99.9% (Log 3)
FILTER MEDIA: Ultra Filtration (UF)
VOLUME OF WATER FILTERED:** 5,000 litres / 1,320 US gallons
SHELF LIFE: 2-3 years
WARRANTY: 2 years
*Tested by BCS laboratories Issued 28/08/18 based on full NSF P248 Protocol. These units are tested with two different types of water to challenge the filtration capability beyond the standard use. All figures quoted are taken from the stressed challenge phase of the test imitating sewage contaminated water.
**Volume of water filtered by the product and flow rates dependent on the composition and turbidity of the feed water.r.
Wherever your adventures take you, it’s vital you understand how to set up and use your LifeSaver water purifiers correctly, to get the best performance possible.
With that in mind, we’ve created a series of helpful ‘How To’ instructional videos covering everything you’ll need to ensure you get the most out of your purifiers, from the essential first step of “priming” to replacing your UF Cartridge and Activated Carbon Filters.
As your LifeSaver Wayfarer cartridge approaches end-of-life, the patented FailSafe Technology will start to kick in and you'll see a reduction in flow rate. It will also become harder to pump. At that point you'll need to replace the filter cartridge. Your new cartridge will provide another 5,000 litres of purified water.
The LifeSaver Wayfarer Replacement Cartridge is a microbiological water filter that uses ultra filtration technology to filter out viruses, bacteria, cysts and parasites from contaminated water sources. LifeSaver technology filters out bacteria to a minimum of Log 6 (99.9999%), viruses to a minimum of Log 4 (99.99%) and cysts to a minimum of Log 4 (99.99%) as specified by NSF Protocol 248.
Effective against:
VIRUS REDUCTION*: > 99.99% (Log 4)
BACTERIA REDUCTION*: > 99.9999% (Log 6)
CYST REDUCTION*: > 99.9% (Log 3)
FILTER MEDIA: Ultra Filtration (UF)
VOLUME OF WATER FILTERED:** 5,000 litres / 1,320 US gallons
SHELF LIFE: 2-3 years
WARRANTY: 2 years
*Tested by BCS laboratories Issued 28/08/18 based on full NSF P248 Protocol. These units are tested with two different types of water to challenge the filtration capability beyond the standard use. All figures quoted are taken from the stressed challenge phase of the test imitating sewage contaminated water.
**Volume of water filtered by the product and flow rates dependent on the composition and turbidity of the feed water.r.
I backpack a lot. After a recent trip where I ran out of water and the only source I could find looked a bit dodgy, I decided to ditch my standard filter and go purifier. First time out last weekend on the same mountains I'd previously had issues with water quality, the difference was obvious. The water from the wayfarer actually tastes better for a start. The dodgy water source was drinkable and I can honestly say no bad stomachs at all. I wouldn't have trusted my previous filter here and in fact went without previously. It's the way forward from here on for me.
Been through 2 in 2 years.
Helpful hints
1. Never pressurize too much as this will just pop off and be unfixable
2. The plastic insert will break off as soon as you touch it
3. Try not to ever touch this once you fix it
4. If it does break you can still use the jerrycan in an emergency by inserting a pen in to the hole and opening the tap using as a handle
We have limited space in the campervan and I wasn't sure about the quality of the drinking water on some sites after reading reviews, so the cube gives us peace of mind. Easy to use, easy to setup, pure drinking water.
Great water filtering bottle however rather expensive
This is a great piece of kit for those who like to be prepared. For hikers or those wild camping this is something that should be kept in your backpack when out and about in case of emergencies. If, for whatever reason, you need to drink water that you have found in nature rather than carried with you, from a stream or pond for example, you need something like this. The filter removes viruses, bacteria, parasites, chemicals, microplastics and heavy metals leaving you with safe drinking water. It is really easy to use. Simply fill the bottle from the located water source and then drink as normal through the straw in the cap and the filters inside to the rest
In an emergency this little filter could save your life. Highly recommended for any adventurer. My only criticism is the cost. This is £174.99 (at the time of writing) which seems very expensive. Yes this could save your life however other options are available for a good chunk less in price than this. Due to the lack of value for money I have reduced my rating by one star.
What one thing would you take on a desert island...
LifeSaver Bottle Portable Water Filter and Purifier:
I've been aware of this product for about 10 years now but it may be much older.
You don't necessarily have to drink straight out of the bottle. You can pour the filtered contents in to something else if you like. Therefore using the 'Lifesaver' as a through-filter.
If you are in a desperate situation or can't get water in to the bottle easily, you can use the sponge at the bottom of the bottle to soak up water and then squeeze the contents in to the bottle. This may not be appealing, but I did say if you are desperate. So for example, if there is a shallow puddle on the side of the road that you can't get the bottle in to and no other water source nearby. You can dip the sponge in to the puddle and then squeeze the contents in to the bottle before following the pressurisation steps.
Because this is made out of plastic, you will have to be careful with it if using it out on the field. The last thing you would want is for it to crack.
I think the long term use-case of this product makes it worth while if you spend a lot of time out doors and are maybe traveling light. You will get a lot of use out of it before you need to buy replacement filters.
