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Sawyer Squeeze
Sawyer
Squeeze and inline filter with a 0.1 micron absolute membrane and a backflush syringe.
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What you get
A hollow fiber filter that threads onto standard bottles or runs inline. The maker rates it at 0.1 micron absolute for bacteria and protozoa. The filter alone weighs 3 oz and the kit 8.19 oz.
- 0.1 micron absolute hollow fiber
- Backflush cleaning syringe included
- Threads onto standard bottles
Pros and cons of the Sawyer Squeeze
Pros
- Absolute 0.1 micron hollow fiber rated for bacteria and protozoa.
- Backflush syringe included to restore flow.
- Named by all three of Outdoor Life, OutdoorGearLab and The Prepared.
Cons
- Freezing voids the filter warranty so winter storage in a car or shed needs thought.
Specs
- Type
- squeeze / inline filter
- Removes
- 99.99999% bacteria, 99.9999% protozoa, 100% microplastics
- Pore size
- 0.1 micron
- Weight
- 3 oz (85 g)
Why it scores 9.0
9.0/10
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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
Tester picks
- Outdoor Life
- OutdoorGearLab
- The Prepared
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