# Potable Water Filter Straws The Etekcity 3-Stage Filtration Straw Filters Out All Impurities By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filtration-straw References: [gearhungry](https://www.gearhungry.com/etekcity-3-stage-filtration-straw/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/2fEWgFH) Keeping enough water with you when heading out on a camping trip or a hike can be quite heavy to carry with you, so the Etekcity 3-Stage Filtration Straw is here to offer a means of turning any [water source](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system) into your own water fountain. Ideal for avid travelers and those who enjoy the outdoors, the straw works by implementing an [activated carbon filter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viomi-v8) along with a hollow fiber membrane filter to keep bacteria, diseases and protozoa out of your water. The device is reported to remove 99.9% of waterborne diseases to make it suitable for avid adventure enthusiasts or for placement in an [emergency kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayl-geopress-ti-black-edition). The Etekcity 3-Stage Filtration Straw also comes with a water pouch to collect water into for later consumption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Water Filtration:** Developing advanced portable water filtration systems that can convert any water source into safe drinking water. - **Activated Carbon Filters:** Incorporating activated carbon filter technology into various products to remove impurities from water and other substances. - **Hollow Fiber Membrane Filters:** Advancing hollow fiber membrane filter technology for efficient removal of bacteria, diseases, and protozoa from water. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** Creating innovative water filtration solutions for outdoor enthusiasts, campers, hikers, and adventurers. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Providing reliable and portable water filtration options for emergency kits and disaster response situations. - **Travel Accessories:** Designing convenient and compact water filtration products for frequent travelers and backpackers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Water Filtering Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifestraw.md) - [Travel-Friendly Water Purification Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifestraw-peak-series.md) - [Dual Filtration Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-filter-tumbler.md) - [Extra-Rugged Water Filter Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-filter-system.md) - [Personal Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifestraw-mission.md) - [Portable Water Filtration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-water-filtration-system.md) - [Compatibly Compact Water Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-water-filter.md) - [Titanium-Made Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayl-ultrapress-titanium-purifier.md) - [Five-in-One Water Filter Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitaloop-water-filtration-bottle.md)