Pack This $20 LifeStraw on Every ATV and UTV Ride
While it’s always a good idea to bring water along with you when you go out for a ride, it’s not always top of mind. While you can normally just turn around and go home if you need a drink, what if something goes wrong?
ATVs and UTVs can break down from time to time and if you are a long way from home and have a limited amount of fresh water on hand, a LifeStraw can help you stay hydrated.
Water from a river or stream may look ready to drink, but you should really purify it so you know it’s safe to consume. This is where a LifeStraw can come in handy. Just put the mesh bottom in the water and suck the water into the tube. A hollow fiber membrane inside the tube is designed to trap pathogens. After this filtering process, the water is safe for you to drink, as it removes 99.99% of bacteria and protozoa.
Priced at $20, each LifeStraw has a lifespan of 1,000 liters (or 264 gallons), so it will last you a long time to come.
I have been working exclusively in digital media since 1997. I started out with TSN.ca, spending nearly nine years creating and editing content on Canada's leading sports website. I left to join VerticalScope, Inc., one of the world's largest online publishers, to start a number of powersports publications. While at VerticalScope, I've helped create and oversee content for a wide variety of different publications, including ATV.com, Off-Road.com, ArcheryTalk.com, Tractor.com, RVGuide.com, and many more.
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