Description
The ÖKO SWIG™ Filter Straw is a portable and high-performance filtration solution, ideal for purifying non-drinkable water during your adventures or in emergency situations. Thanks to its NASA-developed electro-adsorbent filtration technology, it removes bacteria, viruses, and chemical contaminants, allowing you to safely drink directly from natural sources such as rivers, lakes, or fountains.
Compact and ultra-lightweight (only 42g), it easily fits into a survival kit, backpack, or even a pocket, making it an essential tool for hikers, travelers, and disaster preparedness. With a fast flow rate and a 760-liter filtration capacity, it offers a reliable alternative to bulkier purification systems.
Whether you’re hiking, traveling, or in a survival situation, the ÖKO SWIG™ straw is the perfect solution for safe hydration, wherever you are.
Filtration Performance
Thanks to its advanced electro-adsorbent membrane, the ÖKO SWIG™ straw removes a wide range of contaminants:
Significant Removal
- Viruses (Polio, Norovirus, Rotavirus, etc.)
- Bacteria (E. coli, Legionella, Pseudomonas, etc.)*
- Cysts*
- Humic Acid
- Bromine (carbon)
- Chlorine (carbon)*
- Iodine (carbon)
- Lead pH 6.5 & 8.5*
- Ortho-phosphate, PCB, BPA
- Penicillin G, Flumequine
- Polysaccharides
- Arsenic V at pH 6.5*
- Ferric Iron +++
- Chromium VI
Partial Removal
- Arsenic III at pH 6.5*
- Arsenic III at pH 8.5*
- Bromine (white)
- Ferrous Iron ++*
- Soluble Silica
- Trihalomethanes (THM)
- Chloramine*
- VOCs*
Minimal to No Removal
- Arsenic V at pH 8.5*
- Bromate
- Manganese Nitrate
- Mercury at pH 6.5*
- Mercury at pH 8.5*
- NDMA
- Sulfate
- Geosmin
(*) Meets NSF concentration standards
Filter Usage
- Submerge the straw into a water source (river, lake, fountain, etc.).
- Gently sip to initiate filtration.
- Drink safely with a fast and consistent flow.
Filter Lifespan:
- Up to 760 liters of filtered water (depending on water turbidity).
- No expiration date: usable long-term as long as the flow remains smooth.
With the ÖKO SWIG™ filter straw, always be ready to drink clean water wherever you are!
Maintenance & Care
Cleaning:
Blow air through the straw after each use to remove impurities.
Storage:
Keep the straw dry when not in use.
Maintenance:
Does not require special maintenance. It is important not to immerse the straw in hot water or use harsh detergents.