Water filters
SOS Extended Life Emergency Water Pouch
SOS Food Lab (Mainstay maker)
Thirty 4.2 fl oz water pouches with a 10 year shelf life and a wide temperature range.
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What you get
A case of 30 pouches at 4.2 fl oz each. The maker lists a 10 year shelf life and storage from minus 22 F to 149 F. The water is triple-purified by reverse osmosis, UV and ozone per the brand page.
- Triple-purified (RO, UV, ozone)
- Drop tested to 36 m
- Standard 4.2 oz pouch also sold ($17.33)
Pros and cons of the SOS Extended Life Emergency Water Pouch
Pros
- Shelf life of 10 years per the maker.
- Rated for storage from minus 22 F to 149 F so hot and cold storage is covered.
- USCG and US Navy approval listed on the brand page.
Cons
- Thirty pouches add up to about a gallon so one case is one person for one day.
Specs
- Type
- emergency water pouches
- Capacity
- 30 x 4.2 fl oz (125 ml)
- Tested to
- USCG and US Navy approved (brand page); Kosher
- Shelf lifemaker's claim
- 10 years
Why it scores 6.8
6.8/10
Shortlist score. How it is calculated
Emergency features
- Removes bacteria and protozoa
- Also removes or kills viruses
- Filter life or capacity listed by the maker
- Tested to a named standard
- Works without power
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