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Sagan Life

Portable water treatment brand making the XStream straw purifier and Journey filter bottle for travel, hiking and emergency preparedness.

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Two portable water filters being used at a mountain stream, comparing purification features and weight

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Sagan Life vs LifeStraw: Which Portable Water Filter Should You Carry?

The important distinction in portable water treatment is filtration versus purification, and it decides which product is appropriate for where you are going. Here is how the two compare.

Anita Hills · 5 min read