LifeSaver Jerrycan Graphene:Ultra – A New Era in Portable Water Purification

When it comes to clean drinking water, the stakes are high. Whether you’re wild camping, travelling through remote areas, or preparing for emergencies, you need a system you can trust. LifeSaver have just raised the bar with the Jerrycan Graphene:Ultra – the first portable water purifier to combine proven ultrafiltration with revolutionary graphene-enhanced technology.

This isn’t just an upgrade. It’s a major leap forward in protection against chemical contaminants, including the increasingly worrying PFAS ‘forever chemicals’, heavy metals, and even antibiotics – all while maintaining the Jerrycan’s legendary virus, bacteria, and parasite removal performance.

LifeSaver Jerrycan Graphene:Ultra Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• World-first technology – First portable purifier to combine ultrafiltration with graphene for advanced chemical reduction.

• Broad contaminant removal – Handles viruses, bacteria, parasites, microplastics, PFAS, heavy metals, antibiotics, and more.

• Compatible with existing Jerrycans – Easy upgrade without replacing the whole unit.

• High microbiological lifespan – Up to 20,000 litres for virus/bacteria removal.

• Rugged and reliable – Built for extreme conditions with no need for electricity or chemicals.

• Sustainable – Replaceable cartridges with 10+ year shelf life in storage.

• Fast and simple – Fill, pump, drink – no waiting or chemical taste.
  

❌ Cons:

• Chemical stage not FailSafe – Once the graphene element is saturated, chemical contaminants can pass through.

• Monitoring required – Users must track water volumes for complete chemical contaminant protection.

• Lower capacity for chemical removal – Chemical and heavy metal reduction capacity (500–1,200 L) is much shorter than the microbiological lifespan.

• Higher cost per litre – Graphene cartridges are more expensive than standard filters.

UKSN Rating: ★★★ (3/4) RRP: £TBC Jerrycan Graphene:Ultra / £TBC Replacement Filter

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What Makes Graphene:Ultra Special?

Traditional LifeSaver Jerrycans already use hollow fibre ultrafiltration membranes to physically block viruses, bacteria, protozoa, microplastics, and sediment, alongside activated carbon filters to reduce certain chemicals, heavy metals, tastes, and odours.

The new Graphene:Ultra filter adds an advanced graphene composite element to the ultrafiltration membrane. Graphene works in three clever ways:

1. Conjugated molecule stacking – trapping contaminants by stacking them at a molecular level.

2. Electrostatic interaction and surface complexation – attracting and binding charged particles like heavy metals.

3. Hydrophobic interactions – grabbing onto water-repelling chemicals like PFAS.

Where the membrane acts like a sieve, graphene behaves more like a sponge – soaking up chemical contaminants until it’s saturated. Once full, those chemicals will start to pass through again, so monitoring water volumes is important.

Why It’s Better Than the Original

• Chemical Contaminant Reduction – The original Jerrycan couldn’t target PFAS, many heavy metals, or antibiotics to this level. The Graphene:Ultra can.

• Same Size, More Capability – The new filter cartridge is a direct replacement for the old one, meaning you can upgrade your existing Jerrycan without buying a new unit.

• Multi-Month Protection – Depending on contaminants, the filter can last for months of daily use for two adults.

• No Extra Complexity – You still just Fill. Pump. Drink. No waiting, chemicals, or electricity.

Side-by-Side Comparison:  Standard Filter vs Graphene:Ultra Filter

Contaminant	Standard Jerrycan Filter	Graphene:Ultra Filter
Bacteria	Removes 99.9999% – up to 20,000 litres	Removes 99.9999% – up to 20,000 litres
Viruses	Removes 99.99% – up to 20,000 litres	Removes 99.99% – up to 20,000 litres
Parasites	Removes 99.99% – up to 20,000 litres	Removes 99.99% – up to 20,000 litres
Microplastics	Removes 99.99% – up to 20,000 litres	Removes 99.99% – up to 20,000 litres
Sediment / Particulates	Removes 99.99% – up to 20,000 litres	Removes 99.99% – up to 20,000 litres
PFAS / PFOA	Not removed	Reduces to safe levels – up to 1,000 litres*
Lead	Not removed	Reduces to safe levels – up to 1,000 litres*
Vanadium	Not removed	Reduces by over 30% – up to 700 litres*
Copper	Not removed	Reduces by over 30% – up to 700 litres*
Chromium	Not removed	Reduces by over 30% – up to 700 litres*
Antibiotics	Not removed	Reduces to safe levels – up to 1,200 litres*

Independently tested to meet:

• NSF/ANSI 42 – 2022 Version: Drinking Water Treatment Units, Aesthetic Effects, Section 4 – Material Safety

• NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 – 2020 Version: Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

• NSF P231 – 2003 version: Microbiological Water Purifiers for Virus, Bacteria and Cysts

Real-World Use

Imagine you’re travelling through an area with known PFAS contamination. With the Graphene:Ultra, you can safely purify up to 1,000 litres – that’s around 55 Jerrycan refills – giving two adults four months of clean drinking water. In areas with heavy metals like vanadium or copper, you’ll get up to 700 litres of protection, around three months for two people.

Why UKSN Members Should Care

For adventurers, preppers, and anyone serious about self-sufficiency, this is the most advanced portable water purifier available today. It combines LifeSaver’s proven rugged design and high-flow ultrafiltration with world-first chemical contaminant reduction in a package you can carry anywhere.

If you already own a LifeSaver Jerrycan, upgrading is easy – the Graphene:Ultra cartridge is the exact same size as your current filter and has a 10+ year shelf life when stored in its foil wrap.

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Final Verdict – The Ultimate Jerrycan Upgrade

The LifeSaver Jerrycan Graphene:Ultra is the first portable water purifier to combine proven ultrafiltration with advanced graphene technology. It still removes 99.99% of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and microplastics, but now also reduces PFAS ‘forever chemicals’, heavy metals, antibiotics, and other chemical contaminants to safe levels. With the same rugged design, high capacity, and compatibility with existing Jerrycans, it delivers unmatched protection for travellers, adventurers, and preppers.

Even though it costs more and the chemical protection isn’t FailSafe, the extra capability makes it well worth the upgrade – especially if you’re due to replace your current LifeSaver Jerrycan filter. Simply put, it’s the most capable portable water purification system LifeSaver has ever made.

Coming Soon – Be the First to Get It

The LifeSaver Jerrycan Graphene:Ultra will be launching soon. If you want next-level water purification that tackles both microbiological threats and chemical contaminants, this is your chance to upgrade.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Will the new Graphene:Ultra filter fit my existing LifeSaver Jerrycan?

The Lifesaver Graphene:Ultra filter cartridge is the exact same size as the original filter, making it a direct upgrade for any existing LifeSaver Jerrycan.

How long does the Graphene:Ultra filter last?

The Lifesaver Graphene:Ultra filter can purify up to 20,000 litres of microbiologically contaminated water. Chemical contaminant reduction capacities vary (e.g., up to 1,000 litres for PFAS/PFOA and lead).

Does the Graphene:Ultra filter remove chemicals like PFAS and heavy metals?

The Lifesaver Graphene:Ultra filter reduces PFAS, lead, vanadium, copper, chromium, antibiotics, and other chemicals to safe levels within specified capacities.

Is the chemical contaminant removal FailSafe?

Unlike the microbiological filtration which has FailSafe protection, once the graphene element is saturated, some chemical contaminants may begin to pass through. It’s important to track usage.

Do I need electricity or chemicals to use the Jerrycan?

The Jerrycan is fully mechanical - just fill, pump, and drink. No electricity, chlorine, or iodine required.

Is the Lifesaver filter easy to replace?

The filter cartridge is super easy to replace and has a shelf life of 10+ years when foil-wrapped.

Can I use the Jerrycan for storing dirty water?

The Lifesaver Jerrycan Is designed to store dirty water safely until you need to filter it, preventing recontamination.