Kat O.
The shipping took a long time…six weeks…
The shipping took a long time…six weeks at least. I cannot comment on the emergency straw, as I haven’t had the need to use it. One question I have is whether it expires?

Primitive Labs Research designs reliable emergency preparedness gear to protect what matters most. We believe being prepared should be simple, accessible, and affordable. From our HYDRA-X1 portable water filter to emergency shelter solutions, every product is engineered for real-world survival when you need it.
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Kat O.
The shipping took a long time…six weeks at least. I cannot comment on the emergency straw, as I haven’t had the need to use it. One question I have is whether it expires?
Francine M.
The item looks good. Won't know for sure until it is used. Good for camping and emergencies.
Michael
It's very difficult for an 87 year old woman to operate. Trying to suck on a filtered straw is very difficult.
Response from Primitive Labs ResearchJun 19, 2026
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that! The great news is you don't have to use it as a straw at all, it actually screws right onto any standard plastic water bottle. Just fill the bottle, screw the filter on top, and squeeze. Way easier and no sucking required!
Yvonne C.
We got exactly what we ordered but it didn't arrive as quickly as we expected it to.
Terry
Seems like a good product. I haven't used it yet as want to be able to have it for emergency. One thing is you have to "prime" it with clean water. It would be great if it had a vial of clean water sealed in the package with it so you could leave it sealed until your emergency and use that water to serve this function.