Life Sack

Target Regions

Central Africa, East Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Southern Africa, West Africa

Target SDGs

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

The product is distributed and implemented by humanitarian aid organizations.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Solarbag.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The main material of construction of this product is polyvinyl chloride, with a 15nm filter system barrier before the output water valve. The sack has straps on it for easy transport on users back.

Intellectural Property Type

Unknown

User Provision Model

This product was distributed by humanitarian organizations.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

The Life Sack has an internal filter that works with ultraviolet (UV) light and removes microbes and germs bigger than 5 nanometres. The bag has to be filled with water and then left in the sun for six hours to make sure all the microbes are destroyed.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

None available, this product is discontinued and there's no more support.

Replacement Components

None

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The designers aim to provide a solution that can serve as a water purification device but also as a container for shipping grains and other food staples.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

No known safety hazards.

Complementary Technical Systems

The product can be reused as a food storage and transport device.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

None

Other Information

This product was discontinued in 2018.