LifeSaver Wayfarer Water Purifier
- Up to 5,000 liters (1,320 gallons)
- 99.99% of microbiological foreign matter removed
- Activated carbon disc, up to 100 liters
- Fills 1L in 45 seconds by pump
- 323 grams (11.4 oz)
- FAILSAFE stops dirty water when spent
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light, pocket sized pump purifier with a long cartridge life and a failsafe that stops flow when the filter is spent. The carbon disc lasts far shorter than the main cartridge.
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ASIN: B01E549BD8Category: Camping Water Filters
Overview
Hikers, hunters and emergency planners get a hand pump purifier that pulls water through a scavenger hose and pushes it out clean, no gravity, chemicals or power needed. A failsafe in the ultrafiltration cartridge stops flow before dirty water can get through.
Long cartridge life in a pocket sized pump is why to buy it, covering trips and emergency kits alike. The carbon disc that improves taste and reduces chemicals runs out far sooner than the main filter.
Who it's for
Backpackers, hunters and families building flood or earthquake kits will use the long cartridge life. Groups filtering large volumes at camp may prefer a gravity system.
Pros and cons
- Long cartridge life
- Failsafe blocks dirty water
- Pumps quickly into bottles
- Two-pocket bag separates dirty and clean hoses
- Carbon disc lasts far less than cartridge
- Requires hand pumping
Performance notes
Pumping forces water through ultrafiltration media that physically blocks microbes, and the failsafe stops flow once the media is spent. The carbon disc adsorbs chemicals and taste, but it saturates much sooner. Silty water slows pumping.
Specifications
| Brand | Lifesaver |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 323 grams (11.4 oz) |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 1L bottle in 45 seconds |
| Filter Life Cycle | Up to 5,000 liters (1,320 gallons); carbon disc up to 100 liters |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual pump, no electricity |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | BPA and BPS free plastic |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ultrafiltration cartridge with carbon disc, 1.3M (4.2 foot) scavenger hose, 0.3M (1.6 foot) out hose, two-pocket travel bag |
| Other details | |
| Purification Method | Ultrafiltration, activated carbon disc |
| Country of origin | Britain |
| Removal rating | 99.99% of microbiological foreign matter |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the LifeSaver Wayfarer?
Drop the 1.3M scavenger hose into the water source, put the 0.3M out hose into your container, and pump. No gravity, chemicals or electricity are needed.
How long does the Wayfarer cartridge last?
Up to 5,000 liters. The activated carbon disc lasts up to 100 liters.
What happens when the Wayfarer filter is used up?
FAILSAFE technology prevents dirty water from getting through.
What comes with the LifeSaver Wayfarer?
The ultrafiltration cartridge with carbon disc, a scavenger hose, an out hose and a two-pocket travel bag.