The LifeSaver Cube could be your 2021 camping essential

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last updated 16 March 2021

As the weather gets milder, many are starting to plan their summer excursions. Last year, with foreign travel off the cards and various activity restrictions in place, many got away from it all with a UK camping trip, and we're expecting it to be a similar picture this summer. LiveSaver has a gadget to make your (socially distanced, not too far from home) adventures that little bit safer and smoother.

Whether you're visiting a popup site with limited facilities, or you're thinking of trying wild camping, or you're going to an established site and just want to be extra-careful, the LifeSaver Cube could come in handy.

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The LifeSaver Cube is a portable water filter that will deliver you with plenty of clean drinking water whenever and wherever you need it. A market-leading filter removes at least 99.99% of bacteria, cysts and – importantly – viruses. It's environmentally friendly, with no need for additional chemicals or a power supply, and the integrated ultra-filtration membrane will treat an massive 5,000 litres of water before you need to replace it.

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Developed in conjunction with Oxfam, the canister is robust but lightweight (just 1.2kg empty), and can store up to 5l of water; enough for plenty of cooking, washing and tooth-brushing before you have to refill. An integrated tap makes it easy to adjust the flow of water, and when fully open you'll get a speedy flow-rate of 1.25 litres per minute, so you won't be hanging around for ages.

An Activated Carbon Filter removes any funny tastes or smells from the treated water. Finally, there's a safeguard built in that won't let untreated water through the filter, so there's no risk of accidentally drinking unclean water. We think it might become this year's camping must-have. Find out more at www.iconlifesaver.com.

Ruth is a lifestyle journalist specialising in sleep and wellbeing. She has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest, and has had to implement a one-in-one-out pillow policy for fear of getting smothered in the night. As well as following all the industry trends and advancements in the mattress and bedding world, she regularly speaks to certified experts to delve into the science behind a great night's sleep, and offer you advice to help you get there. She's currently Sleep Editor on Tom's Guide and TechRadar, and prior to that ran the Outdoors and Wellness channels on T3 (now covered by Matt Kollat and Beth Girdler-Maslen respectively).