Purewell Portable Water Filter Straw for Survival, Camping, Hiking and Emergency Use(4pce black)

My family regularly goes on long hikes, little kids up to 8 miles, older members up to 55 mile backpacking trips. We make sure that even when leaving backpacks behind (or using the bathroom), they have smaller daypacks or fanny packs. Although the packs include some water, I always worry about someone getting lost or simply running out of water on a long hike. This adds just a little extra layer of preparedness. The straws are compact and fit easily in the outside pocket. They include a cap to keep the end clean and are very simple to use. These are a bit more affordable than other brands- and while premium brands are reliable, if something costs too much for everyone to keep on them at all times (because we know kids lose things), they don't do you any good. These are now in most of the daypacks with plans to buy more. My expensive name brand are usually lost in some camping gear box because my spouse didn't want the kids to leave them some random place and are pulled out just for backpacking.