The Plan Backup Survival Straw is a hollow-fibre water filter rated by its supplier to remove bacteria, protozoa and sediment from freshwater sources. It is not rated for viruses, dissolved heavy metals, salt, fuel or chemical contamination. For water of unknown quality, filter and then disinfect (boil or use purification tablets) and follow local water advisories. The 0.01-micron pore rating and 1,500-litre capacity are the supplier's specifications; our independent laboratory results will be published on this site when available. Real-world life depends on source water and on back-flushing after use.
The straw is not a substitute for a safe municipal supply where one is available, and no product can guarantee that a household will cope with any particular emergency. Needs vary with household size, climate, health conditions and the nature of the event. Follow guidance from your local emergency management agency.
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Use the straw according to the instructions supplied. Demonstration clips on this site are produced for Plan Backup with the retail product and are not customer footage. The free PDF guides are general preparedness information, not professional advice.
Orders are fulfilled by third-party partners and typically arrive within 7–20 business days, tracked from dispatch. Shipping is free on 5-packs and 10-packs. Prices are in US dollars. Every straw carries a 365-day money-back guarantee: if it is not what we said it is, reply to your order email within a year of delivery and we will refund the purchase price. Faulty items are replaced or refunded. The PDF guides included with 5-packs and 10-packs are delivered by email and are not sold separately. Import duties outside the US and UK thresholds are the customer's responsibility.
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Last updated October 2026. This page is a template and should be reviewed by a qualified adviser before launch.