Life straw is great, I have a 7 cup pitcher, I have the lifestraw go, but prefer the 24 oz lifestraw stainless steel, it seems to be better with keeping the water in when tipped over and rolling around in the back seat of my car for awhile. If I'm gone for a few days I also bring boiled water in stainless 64 oz. containers. I find I am using less of the pitcher as I now have a hot water pot I use now instead of boiling water in a pot on the stove. It cooks faster, recommended by Dr. Faulkinham, less steam and there's plenty of water there for me to last. Good luck on finding your fit!